In a sweeping conversation, Scott shares the source of his anxieties around money, how he thinks about money and marriage, his approach to spending, and his financial plan for his death. Finally, he answers one big question: is wealth worth the work?
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Conversation with Simon Sinek — Finding Your Why, Feeling Stuck, and Building Strong Leaders
Simon Sinek, a renowned leadership expert, author, and motivational speaker, joins Scott to discuss his visionary concept of “Start With Why,” along with insights on building strong teams, leadership, feeling stuck, and finding your purpose. Simon also gets Scott to open up about a meaningful memory of his mom.
Follow Simon on Twitter, @simonsinek.
P.S. Scott is on holiday, so we’ll be back with our business analysis and Algebra of Happiness in September!
Office Hours: TikTok and Political Disinformation, the Insurance Industry and Climate Change, and the Work-Life Balance Conundrum
Scott answers a question on how TikTok poses a security threat in the context of Taiwan’s upcoming presidential election. He then discusses how climate change is affecting the insurance sector and wraps up with advice to a listener asking how to balance work with family.
Prof G Markets: NVIDIA’s Valuation and AI’s Negative Sum Game — with Aswath Damodaran
This week on Prof G Markets, Scott speaks with Aswath Damodaran, professor of finance at NYU’s Stern School of Business, about his valuation for NVIDIA, tech’s rally this year, the implications of AI when every company has it, and opportunities in the markets right now. Follow Aswath on Twitter, @AswathDamodaran.
Office Hours: Allocating Your Small Business’s Revenue, Would Scott Ever Run for Public Office? and Finding Your Purpose
Scott gives a listener advice on how to allocate the revenue of their small business. He then discusses whether he would ever consider running for public office. He wraps up by offering guidance to a listener who is navigating the challenges of the post-undergrad phase in their life. Moreover, he shares his insights on discovering one’s purpose.
Conversation with Carol Spahn — the Peace Corps and the Power of Service
Carol Spahn, the director of the Peace Corps, joins Scott to discuss the organization’s history and evolution, its adaptation after the pandemic, and the metrics they use to gauge success.
Additionally, Carol shares insights from her own service experience and highlights the transformative impact of stepping out of one’s comfort zone. Follow Carol on Twitter (X), @PeaceCorpsDir.
P.S. Scott is on holiday, so we’ll be back with our business analysis and Algebra of Happiness in September!
Prof G Markets: Jerome Powell, Disinflation, and Gauging the Recession Threat — with Catherine Rampell
This week on Prof G Markets, Scott speaks with Washington Post Columnist Catherine Rampell about the latest in the Fed’s rate hiking campaign, the lingering threat of a recession, and a solution to many of America’s economic problems. Follow Catherine on Twitter, @crampell.
Conversation with Rutger Bregman — Human Nature, Power Dynamics, and UBI
Rutger Bregman, a Dutch historian and author, joins Scott to discuss his research from his book, “Humankind: A Hopeful History.” We learn about human nature, power dynamics, and his thoughts on Universal Basic Income. Follow Rutger on Twitter, @rcbregman.
P.S. Scott is on holiday, so we’ll be back with our business analysis and Algebra of Happiness in September!
Office Hours: Digital Accessibility, Do I Need to Be Wealthy to Invest in Sports Teams? and How to Cultivate Your Personal Brand
Scott gives his thoughts on the lack of accessibility in the digital space, particularly for those with disabilities. He then offers insight on the sports industry market and how to invest when you’re not a billionaire. He wraps up with tips on building your personal brand and explains how it can lead to employment opportunities.
Private Equity’s Impact on the Economy — with Gretchen Morgenson
Gretchen Morgenson, the senior financial reporter for the NBC News Investigative Unit, and the co-author of These Are the Plunderers: How Private Equity Runs—and Wrecks America, joins Scott to discuss her thoughts on how private equity impacts parts of the economy, and why she thinks it’s problematic. Follow Gretchen on Twitter, @gmorgenson.
Scott opens with his thoughts on the latest branding failure: “bid adieu to the bird”
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