Guest Ethan shares a story about prioritizing time over money, emphasizing the wealthy invest in skills to save time. The podcast covers topics like financial wisdom, personal growth, borrowing money wisely, risk-return ratios, managing finances like a business, and surrounding yourself with influential peers for success.

Brandon is joined by Ethan, Head of Security at Dragonsteel and Skar of Bridge 4, as they discuss Ethan's military experiences, the challenges of bureaucracy within the military, being in combat, and the difficulties of writing in challenging conditions.

Ethan and Thiago recommend 10 amazing books for intermediate learners. They discuss the benefits of reading, recommend Stephen King's 'The Shining', explore a classic book and its impact, and suggest obscure titles. They also emphasize the importance of reading biographies and express gratitude to the audience.

The podcast crew is chatting with Ethan, aka Toppsdown himself! He's the CEO and co-founder of Refold and spends 90% of his waking hours thinking, breathing, and working Refold.  He's a long time experimenter and goal setter and has longs of wisdom to share with you about how to make the best of your desires and goals. Tune in to learn something new! As always, this podcast is made possible by our Patreon, which funds community projects similar to this and allows us to dedicate more time to improving your experience. If you can, please support us so that we can continue to grow: https://community.refold.la/patreon-benefits/

Ethan, a 48-year-old tech entrepreneur, explores early retirement planning and financial strategies. He questions if he's saving too much for retirement and if he could retire by 55. They discuss how his expenses, currently at $20,000 monthly, could drastically drop once his kids are independent. The conversation also covers the balance between enjoying life now and future savings, while considering options like part-time consulting or real estate investing as income sources after retirement.

Ethan shares his coming out journey in the LGBTQ+ community, discussing challenges, acceptance, and importance of authenticity. Topics include courage, self-acceptance, finding role models, coming out in a small town, family acceptance, Stonewall Riots, and embracing self-identity.

Ethan, a psychologist delving into the pursuit of recognition, discusses the phenomenon of 'Strava jockeys'—individuals hired to enhance fitness stats on apps like Strava. He explores the ethics behind cheating for social validation and how this behavior reflects broader tendencies in human nature. The conversation reveals how the quest for status can impact personal authenticity and performance in both fitness and business. Ethan also shares insights on gamification and fostering recognition to inspire teams and clients effectively.

Ethan, who transformed his personal life by embracing his masculine strength, shares his incredible journey. He went from being a 'Two-Pump Chump' to a 'Supercock,' dramatically improving his intimate life and relationship dynamics. Ethan discusses how focusing on his masculinity led to impressive changes: losing weight, increasing stamina, and manifesting a salary raise, all while enhancing family harmony. He highlights the significance of radical honesty and nurturing intimacy as essential components of a fulfilling life.

Discover the inside scoop on the long-lasting PodFest Expo 2024, featuring 800 attendees and touching community tales. Learn about AI's role in podcasting, successful podcasting statistics, and why a host's personality is key. Explore how to captivate audiences, leverage automation, balance interviews, and use feedback constructively. Join this episode for inspiration, motivation, and empowerment on your journey to success.

Language coaches Ethan and Thiago discuss the power of music in language learning, the emotional impact of music, and how to use Spotify to improve English. They also explore Spotify's features for podcasts and learning, and offer advice on overcoming shyness and learning multiple languages.