Rule Breaker Investing

David Gardner, co-founder of The Motley Fool and best-selling author, shares his investment journey, revealing his first Rule Breaker stock and lessons learned from early investments. He discusses the importance of spotting opportunities in technology despite skepticism and reflects on the emotional connection between sports and investing strategies. Through humor and personal anecdotes, David emphasizes innovative approaches to investing and introduces his new book, which aims to democratize investing knowledge for all.

Continuing our eighth annual Authors in August series, David welcomes Sam Horn, renowned communications strategist and founder and CEO of the Intrigue Agency, based in Austin, Texas. Sam gamely plays a little book roulette. She starts by detailing how to nail a sixty-second pitch, then walks us through how to handle rude people, blamers, shamers, complainers, non-stop talkers, people who refuse to cooperate, and those who ignore rules or boundaries. They also reveal the word that David is trying his best to avoid saying, and finish with a raucous round of Buy, Sell, or Hold. Sign up for The Motley Fool’s Breakfast Newshere: www.fool.com/breakfastnews Pre-order David’s upcoming Rule Breaker Investing bookhere: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1804091219/ Host: David Gardner Guest: Sam Horn Producer: Bart Shannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this inaugural episode of our eighth annual Authors in August series, David welcomes back bestselling author, Harvard professor, and Atlantic columnist Arthur Brooks. Arthur brings along counterintuitive ideas about happiness as a habit, the difference between joy and happiness, public vs. anonymous philanthropy, and how the pursuit of money can sometimes… reduce freedom?! David and Arthur also dive into what makes feedback actually helpful, and finish with a spirited round of Buy, Sell, or Hold: Happiness Edition. Sign up for The Motley Fool’s Breakfast Newshere: www.fool.com/breakfastnews Pre-order David’s upcoming Rule Breaker Investing bookhere: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1804091219/ Host: David Gardner Guest: Arthur Brooks Producer: Bart Shannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grab the popcorn—this Mailbag goes well beyond beach talk. A listener uses Rule Breaker tactics, keeps adding as the stock climbs, and lands their first spiffy-pop. David retells the term’s origin and brings back analyst Yasser El-Shimy, whose original pick sparks a rocket-themed chat. Another listener feeds Keats’s “On First Looking into Chapman’s Homer” to AI for a Rule-Breaker remix full of wild surmise. Those nuggets—plus the new Authors in August lineup—power this week’s breezy, idea-packed summer episode. Companies mentioned: RKLB, SBUX Sign up for The Motley Fool’s Breakfast Newshere: www.fool.com/breakfastnews Pre-order David’s upcoming Rule Breaker Investing bookhere: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1804091219/ Host: David Gardner Guest: Yasser El-Shimy Producer: Bart Shannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sem Verbeek, a Dutch Wimbledon champion in mixed doubles and an investor, shares his inspiring journey from facing a career crossroads in tennis to celebrating victory. He highlights the mindset similarities between sports and investing, emphasizing resilience and strategic thinking. Sem even interviews host David, sparking engaging discussions on unconventional training methods and cultural dynamics in sports. With insights on investment strategies and a touch of humor, this conversation offers valuable lessons from both the court and the market.

As summer heats up, the discussion dives into the four types of capital essential for personal growth. Embracing reality takes center stage, challenging popular phrases that obscure honesty. The transformative power of global trade is linked to fostering connections and peace. A playful exploration of words rhyming with 'fool' highlights community and financial education. The episode wraps up with insights from game design, emphasizing the importance of engaging experiences in teaching valuable life lessons.

We’re approaching the 10-year anniversary of the dawn of our 30 five-stock samplers, picked from 2015 to 2021. In this special episode, David reflects on the fully updated results, sharing 10 fresh lessons from both the wins and the whiffs. How’d we do? Discover the highs and lows, the reversals in just a year’s time… and the enduring principles of Rule Breaker Investing. Companies Discussed: AXON, IRBT, ISRG, LYV, MELI, NVDA, PAC, PEGA, PI, RMD, W, Z Host: David Gardner Producer: Bart Shannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Celebrate financial freedom with powerful listener stories and timeless wisdom from Greek philosophers. Discover the significance of resilience and living below your means. Explore the importance of financial education, including how to engage kids in money lessons. Gain insights from the journeys of iconic athletes and business leaders, highlighting their shared principles of success. This engaging discussion offers actionable tips for cultivating financial independence, all served with a dose of American spirit!

June brings us another motley mailbag, where your notes nudged David to share, among other things: *his top quantitative traits for a great stock *summary thoughts a few years later on Michael Hebb’s Let’s Talk About Death (over Dinner) *consideration of a Peacock streaming road trip show with Fools that never happened *a trip back in our time machine to see what was Amazon’s market cap in 1999! Companies mentioned: AMZN, BRK.A, BRK.B, WMT Sign up for The Motley Fool’s Breakfast News here www.fool.com/breakfastnews Pre-order David’s upcoming Rule Breaker Investing book here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1804091219/ Host: David Gardner Producer: Bart Shannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Jason Moser, a savvy senior analyst at The Motley Fool with a love for economics, and Loren Horst, an enthusiastic investment analyst, as they tackle the intriguing world of market caps. They delve into the highs and lows of companies like Stitch Fix and discuss the hidden gems of the stock market. Personal anecdotes about competitive golf and nostalgic video games add a fun twist, while strategies for smart investing and insights into less glamorous stocks provide valuable takeaways for listeners.