Why Smart People Make Stupid Money Decisions - Dave Ramsey - #932
Modern Wisdom
04/24/25
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Dave Ramsey is a personal finance expert, podcaster, and an author.
The rules of money aren’t complicated. Make more than you spend, live below your means. So why is it still so hard to get right? What are the real keys to building wealth, and how do we stop sabotaging ourselves along the way?
Expect to learn why you need to become ruthless to become successful, why Gen Z & Millennials face a uniquely different financial landscape than Boomers or Gen X did, the biggest psychological errors people make when it comes to thinking about wealth and business building, how to build a business you love, Why it’s so hard for people to change their financial behavior even when they know what to do, if Is the cost of living crisis a spending crisis or an earning crisis, and much more...
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(00:00) Dave's Line Of Work (04:33) Do People Need To Be Ruthless To Become Successful? (09:05) Is Higher Education A Waste Of Time? (15:50) Working For A Business Vs Building Your Own (19:31) Traits To Have To Be Successful (27:07) Building Momentum After A Difficult Time (42:37) Traps That People Fall Into For Wealth And Business Building (52:56) Principles Of Building A Business (01:03:41) Why Finding And Hiring Good Staff Is Fundamental (01:10:23) Reason's Why Money Problems Are Symptomatic (01:14:08) Why Is It Hard For People To Change Financial Behaviour? (01:21:38) How Social Media Distorts Our Understanding Of Success (01:24:05) Is The Cost Of Living A Spending Or Earning Crisis? (01:32:25) Dave's New Book
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Can romance and love be decoded? From falling in and out of love to finding “the one,” what does the science say about what makes someone a good partner, best friend, and lifelong companion?
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Why Are Liberal Women Becoming Unhappy? - Brad Wilcox - #933
April 26, 2025
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Brad Wilcox is a Professor of Sociology at the University of Virginia and Director of the National Marriage Project.
Why are some people naturally happier than others? Whether it's genetics, upbringing, or life circumstances, how can you finally rediscover joy and feel like your true self again?
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