On today's show, I talk with Michael Erwin, the co-author of Lead Yourself First: Inspiring Leadership through Solitude. Michael, a graduate of West Point in 2002, served three combat tours with the First Cavalry Division and 3rd Special Forces Group in Iraq and Afghanistan. Michael talks about the role solitude played in forging his military leadership experience, and how it led him to found the veteran’s service organization, Team Red White & Blue, and write. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:What is solitude and why it’s so important for leadershipThe difference between being “alone” and “productive solitude”How solitude can provide clarity for leadersHow emotional balance and creativity are cultivated through solitudeThe importance of moral courage for leaders to have convictionHow General Eisenhower used solitude during WWIIHow leaders use writing and running to become even better leadersHELP US OUT!Help us reach new listeners by leaving us a rating and review! It takes less than 30 seconds and really helps our show grow, which allows us to bring on even better guests for you all! Thank you – we really appreciate it!BOOKS AND RESOURCESLead Yourself First: Inspiring Leadership Through Solitude by Michael Erwin & Raymond KethledgeSolitude & Leadership by William DeresiewiczLeadership & Solitude: Scheduling Time to Think by Sean P. MurrayEpisode #5: Elizabeth Samet on Leadership: Essential Writings by our Greatest ThinkersCapital One. This is Banking Reimagined.CONNECT WITH MICHAEL ERWINTeam Red, White & Blue Website: https://www.teamrwb.org/leadership/mike-erwin/The Character & Leadership Center: http://characterleadership.center/about/Twitter: @ErwinRWBGET IN TOUCH WITH SEAN MURRAYSean's Twitter AccountSean's LinkedIn AccountEmail: Sean@TheInvestorsPodcast.comWebsite: RealTime Performance, Inc.Weekly Newsletter: RealTime Performance NewsletterRead the full transcript and show notes on: https://www.theinvestorspodcast.com/the-good-life/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today’s show, I talk with James Romm, Professor of Classics at Bard College and the author of the books Dying Every Day: Seneca at the Court of Nero, and How to Die: An Ancient Guide to the End of Life. Seneca was an influential Stoic philosopher who left us with a number of masterful works on how to live and, interestingly, he also wrote a lot about how to die. You might be asking yourself, for a show about the Good Life, why so much talk of death? Well, as you’ll learn from James in this episode, many philosophers through the years, Seneca included, believed that, if we want to get the most out of life, it’s important to confront the ultimate end point we all face, and that is death. It can be helpful to start from the end and work backwards to cultivate a life that gets the most out of every day and doesn’t leave us with regrets.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:Why Seneca viewed death as the ultimate testHow Seneca’s advice to “die every day” is actually life affirmingHow life can be long if we know how to use itWhy many people believe Seneca was a hypocriteWhy Seneca is still relevant and widely read todayHELP US OUT!Help us reach new listeners by leaving us a rating and review! It takes less than 30 seconds and really helps our show grow, which allows us to bring on even better guests for you all! Thank you – we really appreciate it!BOOKS AND RESOURCESDying Every Day: Seneca in the Court of Nero by James RommHow to Die: An Ancient Guide to the End of Life by James RommHow to Keep Your Cool: An Ancient Guide to Anger Management by James RommCapital One. This is Banking Reimagined.CONNECT WITH JAMES ROMMWebsite: http://www.jamesromm.com/Twitter: @jamesrommGET IN TOUCH WITH SEAN MURRAYSean’s Twitter AccountSean’s LinkedIn AccountEmail: Sean@TheInvestorsPodcast.comWebsite: RealTime Performance, Inc.Weekly Newsletter: RealTime Performance NewsletterRead the full transcript and show notes on: https://www.theinvestorspodcast.com/the-good-life/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this engaging conversation, Donald Robertson, co-founder of Modern Stoicism and author of How to Think Like a Roman Emperor, dives into the wisdom of Marcus Aurelius. He explains how Stoicism remains relevant today, offering strategies to cope with breakups and build resilience. The discussion contrasts the Stoic pursuit of virtue with modern views on wealth, emphasizing personal growth over material gain. Listeners gain insights on managing negative emotions and the value of community in practicing Stoicism for a fulfilling life.

On today's show, I talk with Richard Robb, a university of Chicago trained economist turned trader who went on to found the hedge fund Christofferson, Robb & Company with $5 Billion under management. Robb is also a professor at Columbia University and the author of Willfull: How We Choose What We Do. Robb has thought a lot about decision making, both in investing and in life, and he shares his insights into how can improve our own decision making.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:How sometimes we use rational choice when making decisionsHow other times we go outside rational choice when making a decisionWhy it matters how we choose what we doHow understanding how we make decisions can help us make better decisionsHELP US OUT!Help us reach new listeners by leaving us a rating and review! It takes less than 30 seconds and really helps our show grow, which allows us to bring on even better guests for you all! Thank you – we really appreciate it!BOOKS AND RESOURCESRichard Robb 's Willfull: How We Choose What We DoA Review of WillfullCapital One.This is Banking Reimagined.CONNECT WITH RICHARD ROBBColumbia University WebsiteChristofferson & Co WebsiteThe Center on Capitalism & Society WebsiteGET IN TOUCH WITH SEAN MURRAYSean's Twitter AccountSean's LinkedIn AccountEmail: Sean@TheInvestorsPodcast.comWebsite: RealTime Performance, Inc.Weekly Newsletter: RealTime Performance NewsletterRead the full transcript and show notes on: https://www.theinvestorspodcast.com/the-good-life/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

William Irvine, a professor of philosophy and author of notable works on Stoicism, shares his journey into Stoicism and its vital role in shaping a fulfilling life. He discusses the perils of ‘Enlightened Hedonism’ and presents Stoicism as an antidote to societal pressures. Irvine explores how techniques like negative visualization foster gratitude and how embracing virtues leads to resilience. He contrasts modern life with historical struggles, urging appreciation for current privileges and emphasizing the transformative power of adversity in personal growth.

On today's show, I talk with Elizabeth Samet, Professor of English at the United State Military Academy at West Point and author of the anthology Leadership: Essential Writings by Our Greatest Thinkers. Samet uses literature to teach cadets how to lead in the grand sense; that is, how to be thoughtful, strategic, ethical, principled and purposeful. In the show today she shares some of the stories from the anthology, each with a specific lesson on leadership and living the good life.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:How Pericles used rhetoric to rally the people of Athens during the Peloponnesian WarHow a metaphor from Moby Dick is still relevant todayWhy Seneca deliberately set up his quarters above a noisy public bathHow the Roman General Fabius Maximus used strategic “delay” to win a warHow President Abraham Lincoln exercised his judgment and decision-making skillsHELP US OUT!Help us reach new listeners by leaving us a rating and review! It takes less than 30 seconds and really helps our show grow, which allows us to bring on even better guests for you all! Thank you – we really appreciate it!BOOKS AND RESOURCESElizabeth Samet's Leadership: Essential Writings by Our Greatest ThinkersCapital One.This is Banking Reimagined.CONNECT WITH ELIZABETH SAMETElizabeth's WebsiteGET IN TOUCH WITH SEAN MURRAYSean's Twitter AccountSean's LinkedIn AccountEmail: Sean@TheInvestorsPodcast.comWebsite: RealTime Performance, Inc.Weekly Newsletter: RealTime Performance NewsletterRead the full transcript and show notes on: https://www.theinvestorspodcast.com/the-good-life/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today's show, I talk with Jacob Taylor, the CEO of Farnman Street Investments and the author of the novel, The Rebel Allocator. The book follows a young man who is mentored by a legendary business leader and a master of capital allocation. Charlie Munger liked the novel so much he called up the author to discuss it and encouraged him to make it into a movie. So what was Munger so excited about? The book is full of wisdom related to business, investing and living a good life. Jacob Taylor joins me to talk about his conversation with Munger and the life lessons that run through his novel, The Rebel Allocator.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:How to bounce back from life’s set-backsThe importance of self-reliance and having an inner-scorecardThe importance of capital allocation in business and lifeHow to get better at capital allocationThe importance of finding the right partner in marriage and lifeThe downside of focusing one’s life entirely on business and investingHELP US OUT!Help us reach new listeners by leaving us a rating and review! It takes less than 30 seconds and really helps our show grow, which allows us to bring on even better guests for you all! Thank you – we really appreciate it!BOOKS AND RESOURCESJacob Taylor's The Rebel AllocatorWhen Charlie Munger Calls, Listen and Learn – WSJCapital One.This is Banking Reimagined.CONNECT WITH JACOB TAYLORJacob's Twittter AccountFarnam Street Investments WebsiteGET IN TOUCH WITH SEAN MURRAYSean's Twitter AccountSean's LinkedIn AccountEmail: Sean@TheInvestorsPodcast.comWebsite: RealTime Performance, Inc.Weekly Newsletter: RealTime Performance NewsletterRead the full transcript and show notes on: https://www.theinvestorspodcast.com/the-good-life/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ryan Hanley, a political science professor and author, delves into Adam Smith's wisdom for leading a fulfilling life. He discusses the contrast between pursuing wealth and seeking wisdom and virtue. Love emerges as a key ingredient for happiness, emphasizing the importance of giving over receiving. Hanley also tackles how to transform philosophical insights into meaningful actions, critiquing social media's superficiality. Additionally, he reflects on the deep friendship between Smith and Hume, linking their legacies to contemporary moral philosophy.

On today's show, I talk with Scott Young, the author of Ultralearning: Master Hard Skills, Outsmart the Competition, and Accelerate Your Career. Scott completed the entire MIT coursework for Computer Science in less than a year, and passed the final exams. How did he do it? By utilizing something he calls, Ultralearning, an intense form of self-directed learning that we can all use to improve our lives.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:What is Ultralearning and why it worksWhy Ultralearning is actually easier, in the long run, than traditional learningHow Ultralearning worksStories about Ultralearners who have mastered new skills, languages and musical instrumentsWhy learning is an essential component of living a flourishing lifeHELP US OUT!Help us reach new listeners by leaving us a rating and review! It takes less than 30 seconds and really helps our show grow, which allows us to bring on even better guests for you all! Thank you – we really appreciate it!BOOKS AND RESOURCESScott Young's Ultralearning: Master Hard Skills, Outsmart the Competition, and Accelerate Your CareerScott Young’s BlogCapital One.This is Banking Reimagined.CONNECT WITH SCOTT YOUNGScott's Twitter AccountGET IN TOUCH WITH SEAN MURRAYSean's Twitter AccountSean's LinkedIn AccountEmail: Sean@TheInvestorsPodcast.comWebsite: RealTime Performance, Inc.Weekly Newsletter: RealTime Performance NewsletterRead the full transcript and show notes on: https://www.theinvestorspodcast.com/the-good-life/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today’s show is co-hosted by my colleague, Stig Brodersen, from the popular podcast, We Study Billionaires. Stig and I talk with Brian Portnoy, the director of Education at Magnetar Capital, a $13 Billion hedge fund and the author of The Geometry of Wealth: How to Shape a Life of Money and Meaning. Brian explores the role of money in a happy life.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:The role of meaning in a happy lifeThe difference between experienced happiness and reflective happinessWhat changes when you reach, roughly, $75,000 in annual incomeHow to avoid the hedonic treadmillHow to underwrite a meaningful lifeWhat is funded contentment, and how can we apply it to our livesHELP US OUT!Help us reach new listeners by leaving us a rating and review! It takes less than 30 seconds and really helps our show grow, which allows us to bring on even better guests for you all! Thank you – we really appreciate it!BOOKS AND RESOURCESBrian Portnoy's The Geometry of Wealth: How to Shape a Life of Money & MeaningBrian Portnoy's The Investors Paradox: The Power of Simplicity in a World of Overwhelming ChoiceAngus Deaton and Daniel Kahneman's High income improves evaluation of life but not emotional well-beingBrian Portnoy’s Website: Shaping WealthCapital One.This is Banking Reimagined.CONNECT WITH BRIAN PORTNOYBrian's Twitter AccountBrian's LinkedIn AccountGET IN TOUCH WITH SEAN MURRAYSean's Twitter AccountSean's LinkedIn AccountEmail: Sean@TheInvestorsPodcast.comWebsite: RealTime Performance, Inc.Weekly Newsletter: RealTime Performance NewsletterRead the full transcript and show notes on: https://www.theinvestorspodcast.com/the-good-life/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.