Ancient wisdom, particularly concepts rooted in stoicism, remains relevant and fundamentally true across time, emphasizing that insights from the past are often more valuable than the latest trends. The principles that govern human life, such as connection, authenticity, and emotional resonance, do not change despite rapid technological advancements. While there is a tendency to focus on emerging paradigms in business and society, the enduring human experience reveals that people seek connections with others, valuing the emotional and personal engagement behind creative works like books and music. Therefore, the essence of human creativity cannot be replaced by artificial intelligence, as it is the shared human experience and the authenticity of the creator that resonate with audiences, highlighting the perpetual significance of human connection in a technologically evolving world.
Everybody wants to get rich. But is the pursuit of wealth really about the money, or are we actually chasing something much deeper?
These are just a couple of the fun ideas I toss around in this episode with Morgan Housel, New York Times Bestselling author of the smash hit, The Psychology of Money, which has sold more than four million copies worldwide.
We’ll dig deep to uncover our relationship with money, answer the timeless question “Will getting rich make me happy?” and share some of Morgan’s best investing tips.
So put away your spreadsheets, step away from the credit card, and for god’s sake stop trading crypto for five seconds, and settle in for this one. We might just make you filthy fucking rich.