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TIP730: Richer, Wiser, Happier, Q2 2025

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Jun 15, 2025

Join Stig and William as they explore the quest for a richer, wiser, and happier life. Discover the significance of aligning daily routines with personal values, blending structure with spontaneity, and the transformative power of genuine connections. They emphasize the beauty of simplicity, the importance of adaptability in facing challenges, and how emotional awareness can enhance personal growth. Through engaging anecdotes, they also reflect on the joy of unexpected opportunities and the essential balance between work and personal fulfillment.

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ADVICE

Life Design Starts with Yeses

Design your life by starting with what you want to say yes to before deciding what to say no to.
Treat your life like a portfolio considering opportunity costs for each commitment.

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INSIGHT

Success Through Opposite Virtues

Extreme discipline and total freedom both lead to success if aligned with personal values.
The golden mean or balance is another valid path to a fulfilled life.

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INSIGHT

Relationships Fuel Richer Life

Relationships are key — meaningful connections enrich life more than just activities or productivity.
Sometimes effort to meet is a declaration of care and commitment.

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Designing a Life of Intent

02:37 • 14min

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Balancing Structure and Spontaneity in Life Design

16:27 • 17min

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Cultivating Simplicity and Balance in Life

33:32 • 6min

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Embracing Life's Imperfections

39:10 • 18min

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Insightful Reflections on Life and Work

57:27 • 19min

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Navigating Personal Connections and Intent

01:15:58 • 15min

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Embracing Serendipity and Business Connections

01:30:32 • 4min

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Integrating Work and Personal Relationships for Fulfillment

01:34:40 • 2min

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Embracing Growth Through Letting Go

01:36:51 • 23min

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Exploring the Thrills of Mathematics and Human Experience

01:59:32 • 3min

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Turning Pages: Insights on Research and Integrity

people talk about what they do all day and how they feel about what they do

Studs Terkel

In 'Working,' Studs Terkel conducts in-depth interviews with people from diverse occupations, ranging from gravediggers to studio heads. The book provides a snapshot of American working life in the early 1970s, highlighting the emotional and physical aspects of work. It explores themes of job satisfaction, the search for meaning, and the impact of work on individuals' lives. The interviews are edited to preserve the voices and stories of the subjects, offering a powerful and original perspective on work and its significance in human experience.

Letting Go

David Hawkins

Fermat's Last Theorem

Simon Singh

This book by Simon Singh tells the story of Fermat's Last Theorem, first conjectured by Pierre de Fermat in 1637. It recounts the centuries-long effort by numerous mathematicians, including famous figures like Euler, Sophie Germain, and Évariste Galois, who attempted but failed to prove the theorem. The book culminates with the story of Andrew Wiles, who finally proved the theorem in 1995 by linking it to the Shimura-Taniyama conjecture. Singh's narrative weaves together historical, mathematical, and personal stories, making the book accessible to a broad audience while highlighting the passion and dedication of mathematicians throughout history.

Aflame

Pico Iyer

On today’s show, Stig Brodersen talks with co-host William Green, the author of “Richer, Wiser, Happier.” In their quest for meaningful relationships and being the best version of themselves, they discuss what has made them Richer, Wiser, or Happier in the past quarter. You’re invited to join them on their journey. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

00:00 - Intro

00:07:45 - Why you will waste years if you can’t waste hours

00:08:04 - The power of (not) structuring your day

00:13:53 - What you can clone from an optimal life design

00:59:46 - What William and Stig have read the last quarter that made them Richer, Wiser, and Happier

01:01:55 - How to have work-play integration rather than a work-life balance

01:03:55 - Why what is important starts and ends with quality

01:22:13 - Why the best things in life come from compounding

Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.

BOOKS AND RESOURCES

Join Clay and a select group of passionate value investors for a retreat in Big Sky, Montana. Learn more ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.
Join the exclusive ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TIP Mastermind Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members.
William Green’s book Richer, Wiser, Happier – Read reviews of this book.
Stig Brodersen and William Green’s episode on being Richer, Wiser, and Happier, Q1 2025.
Stig Brodersen and William Green’s episode on being Richer, Wiser, and Happier, Q4 2024
Stig Brodersen and William Green’s episode on being Richer, Wiser, and Happier, Q3 2024.
Stig Brodersen and William Green’s episode on being Richer, Wiser, and Happier, Q1 2024.
Stig Brodersen and William Green’s episode on being Richer, Wiser, and Happier, Q3 2023.
Stig Brodersen and William Green’s episode on being Richer, Wiser, and Happier, Q2 2023.
Simon Singh’s book, Fermat's Last Theorem – Read reviews of this book.
David Hawkins’ book, Letting Go – Read reviews of this book.
Pico Iyer’s book, Aflame – Read reviews of this book.
Tara Springett’s book, The Stairway to Heaven – Read reviews of this book.
Robert Caro’s book, Working - Read reviews of this book.
Robert Gottlieb’s documentary, Turn Every Page.
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