The Good Life Podcast with Sean Murray

On today's show, I talk with John Kaag, an American philosopher and writer, and the author of the book “Sick Souls, Healthy Minds: How William James can save your life.” John talks about Covid-19 and how it is both forcing us to ask challenging questions like “What am I going to do with my life?” and “What is my purpose?" while also affording us the time and space to reflect on these questions.John also shares his experience of recently surviving a massive heart attack at age 40, and what that experience has taught him about living the best life possible while facing mortality. We discuss the connection between emotion and activity, and why the Nike slogan “Just Do It” is more profound than might first appear.I encourage you to stay through to the end when we get into a discussion about the importance to go “All in” in life, if you want to flourish.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:Why emotion is tied inextricably to action and what that means for finding happinessThe key role that habit plays in both helping us and hindering us from achieving happinessWhy the Nike slogan “Just Do It” is more profound than first appearsThe importance of going “all in” in life if you want to flourishHow we create meaning in life through the choices and decisions we makeWhy we should do something difficult each dayWhy we’ll never find the “ultimate” answers in books of philosophersBOOKS AND RESOURCESSick Souls, Healthy Minds: How William James Can Save Your Life by John KaagHiking with Nietzsche: On Becoming Who You Are by John KaagAmerican Philosophy: A Love Story by John KaagDiscover CMC Markets, the ultimate platform for online trading on mobile and desktop.CONNECT WITH JOHN KAAGTwitter: @johnkaagWebsite: https://johnkaag.com/GET IN TOUCH WITH SEAN MURRAYSean's Twitter AccountSean's LinkedIn AccountEmail: [email protected]: RealTime Performance, Inc.Weekly Newsletter: RealTime Performance NewsletterHELP 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!Read the full transcript and show notes here.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 David Finkel, time management and productivity expert, and author of the book, The Freedom Formula: How to Succeed in Business without Sacrificing Your Family, Health, or Life. We’re all searching for ways to get more productive, get smarter about how we spend our time, and avoid burnout. I don’t know about you, but ironically, I feel busier than ever during this COVID-19 lockdown, and I’m searching for ways to get smarter about how I spend my time. In this episode, you’ll get practical advice on how to get more out of your day and become a better investor, leader, spouse, parent, and friend. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:It’s not about how much time we spend on work, it’s about how we spend our timeHow to structure our day more like Warren BuffettThe difference between the “Time & Effort Economy” and the “Value Economy”Why we should divide our days up between Focus Days and Push daysWhy we should think of time management as a buffet meal and eat our veggies firstThe five obstacles that are holding us back from being super-productive and how to overcome themThree tips to improving how we manage emailWhy employing an assistant is a super-power, but you have to use them wiselyBOOKS AND RESOURCESThe Freedom Formula: How to Succeed in Business without Sacrificing Your Family, Health or Life by David FinkelEnough: True Measures of Money, Business, and Life by Jack BogleDiscover CMC Markets, the ultimate platform for online trading on mobile and desktop.Capital One. This is Banking Reimagined.CONNECT WITH DAVID FINKELDavid's Twitter AccountDavid's WebsiteGET IN TOUCH WITH SEAN MURRAYSean's Twitter AccountSean's LinkedIn AccountEmail: [email protected]: RealTime Performance, Inc.Weekly Newsletter: RealTime Performance NewsletterHELP 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!Read the full transcript and show notes here.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 Amarjit Chopra, the author of Managing the People-Side of Innovation. He is an innovation expert, and has studied how innovation actually happens within an organization. Innovation has been called the greatest long-term competitive advantage – this applies to both organizations and individuals. COVID-19 is forcing organizations to get creative in how they respond to the crisis.Our natural instinct is to point out the flaws in other people’s ideas, but that only serves to shut down innovation. You’ll discover that the subtle ways leaders react to other’s ideas can have a big impact on the innovation of an organization. In addition, Chopra talks about the “Idea Growing Process,” and why all good ideas actually start as ideas with serious flaws. He also provides actionable tips and suggestions for how to lead a team through a creative problem-solving exercise. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:Ideas are like ore or raw material, not finished products.How natural innovators take ore and produce goldWhy you shouldn’t, at least initially, take ideas “literally”Why you should always look for the non-obvious benefits of an ideaWhy every meeting has two agendas - the task agenda and the ego agendaHow to react when your kids offer up a “bad” ideaBOOKS AND RESOURCESManaging the People-Side of Innovation by Amarjit ChopraDiscover CMC Markets, the ultimate platform for online trading on mobile and desktop.Capital One. This is Banking Reimagined.CONNECT WITH AMARJIT CHOPRAEmail: [email protected]: Talk on InnovationGET IN TOUCH WITH SEAN MURRAYSean's Twitter AccountSean's LinkedIn AccountEmail: [email protected]: RealTime Performance, Inc.Weekly Newsletter: RealTime Performance NewsletterHELP 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!Read the full transcript and show notes here.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 Matt Walker, author of Adventure in Everything and a professional mountain guide, executive coach and keynote speaker. Matt has over 20 year’s experience leading groups of some of the world’s highest peaks and helping his clients get more out of life through adventure.The topic today is how to manage our lives, both personally and professionally, through the COVID-19 pandemic. How, by treating this experience as an adventure, with all of the associated risks and dangers, and yet holding out the possibility of reaching new heights, we can come out of this stronger and healthier than before. We’ll also talk about how to manage our stress so we can tap into the creativity we all need to get through this.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:How to manage our lives, both personally and professionally, through COVID-19How to deal with higher levels of stress and anxietyHow to approach the COVID-19 experience as you would an expeditionWhy exercise, diet, rest and relationships are more important than everWhy we need to continue to create during a crisisHow to use a 7-day challenge to ensure we make progress toward our goalsWhy you should still wear our work clothes, even when working from homeWhy we need an expedition ascent plan for our livesBOOKS AND RESOURCESAdventure in Everything by Matt Walker7-Day ChallengeDiscover CMC Markets, the ultimate platform for online trading on mobile and desktop.Capital One. This is Banking Reimagined.CONNECT WITH MATT WALKEREmail: [email protected]'s Instagram AccountWebsite: Matt Walker AdventureGET IN TOUCH WITH SEAN MURRAYSean's Twitter AccountSean's LinkedIn AccountEmail: [email protected]: RealTime Performance, Inc.Weekly Newsletter: RealTime Performance NewsletterHELP 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!Read the full transcript and show notes here.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 Christian Miller, author of The Character Gap and a professor of Philosophy at Wake Forest University. Miller talks about the virtues that make up a good character; honesty, courage, temperance, justice. We discuss why character matters and how we can improve our character. Finally, we talk about the role that character plays in living the Good Life.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:What are the virtues that make up character?Why is character so important?How can we improve our character?The importance of having mentors and role models in our life?The role that character plays in living the Good Life.BOOKS AND RESOURCESThe Character Gap: How Good are We? By Christian MillerReview of The Character Gap in the WSJCapital One. This is Banking Reimagined.CONNECT WITH CHRISTIAN MILLERChristian's Twitter AccountChristian's WebsiteGET IN TOUCH WITH SEAN MURRAYSean's Twitter AccountSean's LinkedIn AccountEmail: [email protected]: RealTime Performance, Inc.Weekly Newsletter: RealTime Performance NewsletterHELP 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!Read 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.

This is a special announcement that The Good Life will temporarily release new episodes every other week.GET IN TOUCH WITH SEAN MURRAYSean's Twitter AccountSean's LinkedIn AccountEmail: [email protected]: RealTime Performance, Inc.Weekly Newsletter: RealTime Performance NewsletterSee 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 Scott Hambrick, the founder of Online Great Books, an organization that hosts virtual seminars for people who want to read the Great Books of Western Civilization. Scott talks about what makes the Great Books great, why they are so important, and how they contribute to living the Good Life. We also do a deep dive into Aristotle’s famous work on how to achieve happiness and live the best possible life.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:What are the Great Books and what makes them Great?Why should we read the Great Books?What the Great Books have to teach us about the Good Life?How Aristotle defines the Good Life and how to achieve it?How to tackle challenging books?How to find more time to read?HELP 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 RESOURCESOnline Great BooksHow to Read a Book by Mortimer AdlerMortimer Adler’s Reading List from How to Read a BookCapital One. This is Banking Reimagined.Find the best version of yourself with Goodlife Clothing.CONNECT WITH SCOTT HAMBRICKOnline Great BooksGET IN TOUCH WITH SEAN MURRAYSean's Twitter AccountSean's LinkedIn AccountEmail: [email protected]: 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 Brad Stulberg, the co-author of Peak Performance: Elevate Your Game, Avoid Burnout, and Thrive with the New Science of Success. Stulberg is an author, executive coach, and speaker who has written about how athletes, musicians and preselectional achieve and sustain peak performance.Stulberg has interviewed hundreds of high-performers, from legendary investors to big wave surfers and mountain climbers, and in the process he’s identified the secret to performing at our best, and maintaining that level of performance for our careers.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:What is the Growth Equation?The positive impact of stress, at least at the right doseThe importance of productive failureWhy “more is not better, better is better”How to tap into a flow stateThe importance of routineHow successful people use rest to maintain peak performanceThe power of purpose to fuel our peak performanceHELP 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 RESOURCESPeak Performance: Elevate Your Game, Avoid Burnout, and Thrive with the New Science of Success by Brad Stulberg and Steve MagnessThe Passion Paradox: Guide to Going All In, Finding Success, and Discovering the Benefits of an Unbalanced Life by Brad Stulberg and Steve MagnessCapital One. This is Banking Reimagined.CONNECT WITH BRAD STULBERGBrad Stulberg'a WebsiteThe Growth EquationGET IN TOUCH WITH SEAN MURRAYSean's Twitter AccountSean's LinkedIn AccountEmail: [email protected]: 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 Mustich, the author of 1,000 Books to Read Before You Die: A Life Changing List. Mustich has curated one of the most comprehensive and significant book lists of all time. In this amazing book, Mustich channels his encyclopedic knowledge of all things books into a list of the best history, philosophy, science fiction, poetry, literature, plays, detective novels, graphic novels and every other genre of book you can think imagine. If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to be considered “well read,” go no further.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:How to curate the ultimate libraryThe best business, history and biography books of all-timeThe best books on how to live The Good LifeHow to find “the next book”Why the most important book is always the book you’re reading nowWhy reading a book is the opposite of a selfieThe role of reading and book in the Good 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 RESOURCES1,000 Books To Read Before You Die: A Life-Changing List, by James Mustichhttps://www.1000bookstoread.com/In The Company of Books by James Mustich – Medium.comCapital One. This is Banking Reimagined.CONNECT WITH JAMES MUSTICJames' Twitter AccountGET IN TOUCH WITH SEAN MURRAYSean's Twitter AccountSean's LinkedIn AccountEmail: [email protected]: 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 Daniel Mendelsohn, Professor of Classics at Bard College and the author of “An Odyssey: A Father, A son and an Epic.” Mendelsohn has a very unique and personal story about his experience teaching the Odyssey. IN 2011, his eighty-one year old father enrolled in his seminar course about the Odyseey, which initiates a father-son adventure that is both emotionally and intellectually stunning. In this episode we talk about how the Odyssey has the power to reveal hidden truths about ourselves and offers ancient advice and wisdom on how to live the good life.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:What is the Odyssey and why is it still relevant today?What does the Odyssey have to teach us about life, family, relationships?What is the nature of identity?How do we truly know someone?What is the role of storytelling in the Good Life?What can we learn about ourselves and others by reading the Odyssey?HELP 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 RESOURCESAn Odyssey: A Father, A Son and an Epic by Daniel MendelsohnCapital One. This is Banking Reimagined.CONNECT WITH DANIEL MENDELSOHNDaniel's WebsiteDaniel's Twitter AccountEmail: [email protected] IN TOUCH WITH SEAN MURRAYSean's Twitter AccountSean's LinkedIn AccountEmail: [email protected]: 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 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: [email protected]: 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: [email protected]: 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 Donald Robertson, the co-founder of Modern Stoicism and the author of How to Think Like a Roman Emperor: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius. Robertson is an expert on both ancient Stoicism and the modern psychotherapy that evolved from Stoicism called Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Robertson goes in-depth on the life of the Roman Stoic and Emperor Marcus Aurelius and the lessons we can learn from his life and philosophical practices.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:What is StoicismWhy Stoicism is so popular todayWhat to do if your girlfriend or boyfriend dumps youHow to build resilienceThe Stoic view on the pursuit of wealthHow to deal with negative emotions like anger, envy and anxietyHow to calm your mind and emotionsHow to apply Stoic principles to achieve The Good 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 RESOURCESDonald Robertson's How to Think Like a roman Emperor: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius byThe Good Life Episode #6: Guide to the Good Life with William IrvineCapital One.This is Banking Reimagined.CONNECT WITH DONALD ROBERTSONDonald's WebsiteDonald's Twitter AccountGET IN TOUCH WITH SEAN MURRAYSean's Twitter AccountSean's LinkedIn AccountEmail: [email protected]: 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 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: [email protected]: 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 William B. Irvine, professor of philosophy at Wright State University and the author of A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy and more recently, The Stoic Challenge: A Philosopher’s Guide to Becoming Tougher, Calmer and More Resilient. Professor Irvine has taken the ancient philosophy of Stoicism out of the classroom and adopted it as his philosophy of life. He shares his experience practicing Stoicism and how it’s helping him move a little closer to the Good Life.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:The importance of finding a Philosophy of LifeWhy Stoicism works for Professor Irvine, and why it might work for you toThe dangers of the default philosophy of life in Western World: Enlightened HedonismHow Stoicism helps avoid Hedonic AdaptationHow to maintain tranquility and peace of mindHow to become more resilientHELP 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 RESOURCESWilliam B. Irvine's A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic JoyWilliam B. Irvine's The Stoic Challenge: A Philosopher’s Guide to Becoming Tougher, Calmer and More ResilientCapital One.This is Banking Reimagined.CONNECT WITH WILLIAM IRVINEWilliam's WebsiteGET IN TOUCH WITH SEAN MURRAYSean's Twitter AccountSean's LinkedIn AccountEmail: [email protected]: 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 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: [email protected]: 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: [email protected]: 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 Ryan Patrick Hanley, the author of Our Great Purpose: Adam Smith on Living a Better Life. Adam Smith was a great scholar and writer who has much to share about how to achieve the life well-lived. Smith’s two great works, The Wealth of Nations (1776) and Theory of Moral Sentiments (1759) are classics, but they are also long and can be difficult reading at times. That’s where Ryan Hanley comes in. Professor Hanley translates Smith’s writing for a more modern reading and applies Smith’s teachings to our world today.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:Adam Smith’s advice for achieving the Good LifeWhy most people seek wealth and fame when they should seek wisdom and virtueThe importance of love in a happy lifeWhy it’s more important to give love than to receive itWhat steps we can take to get more out of lifeWhy Smith is still relevant today, and how we can apply his teachings  HELP 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 RESOURCESRyan Patrick Hanley's Our Great Purpose: Adam Smith on Living a Better LifeQ&A: Ryan Hanley on Adam SmithDennis Rasmussen's The Infidel and the ProfessorCapital One.This is Banking Reimagined.CONNECT WITH RYAN HANLEYRyan Hanley’s WebsiteGET IN TOUCH WITH SEAN MURRAYSean's Twitter AccountSean's LinkedIn AccountEmail: [email protected]: 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 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: [email protected]: 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: [email protected]: 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.

The Good Life by The Investor’s Podcast Network is hosted by Sean Murray. It studies the values, virtues, and practices that contribute to leading a meaningful, flourishing life. The show focuses on the most important investment we all make – investing our time wisely to get the most out of life. Join Sean on a journey for the life well-lived.Sean is the founder and CEO of RealTime Performance, a company that provides leadership and organization development services to major corporations.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.