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Episode-2833- Really Understanding Money

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Money is something we are not taught about in school on any meaningful level and how could we expect otherwise.  It isn’t like the average teacher has a clue about money, just listen to them talk about it and that rapidly becomes clear. I’ll tell you though in many ways it is people who have a degree in economics that know the least about money and what it really is.  I know that sounds crazy but the best way to get someone to believe something that isn’t true is to teach it to them in an institution.   Bluntly money isn’t … Continue reading →

Episode-2536- Gary Collins on the Simple Life Guide to Financial Freedom

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Gary Collins has a very interesting and unique background that includes military intelligence, Special Agent for the U.S. State Department Diplomatic Security Service, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Collins’ background and expert knowledge brings a much-needed perspective to today’s areas of simple living, health, nutrition, entrepreneurship, self-help and being more self-reliant. He holds an AS degree in Exercise Science, BS in Criminal Justice, and MS in Forensic Science. Gary was raised in the High Desert at the basin of the Sierra Nevada mountain range in a rural part of California. He now … Continue reading →

Episode-2532- More about the Toolbox Fallacy

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Last week I discussed a YouTube video called “The Tool Box Fallacy” (a video by Passion of the Nerd on YouTube) and I challenged you guys to state a life goal that you have been holding back on due to this fallacy.  So far six audience members have written in and told me the goal they had and the metaphorical needed tool box that was holding them back and stated their intention to just get it done. Well 6 people willing to step up is enough for me so today we are digging into this at a deeper level. The … Continue reading →

Episode-2516- Total Lifestyle Health for Modern Survival

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Health is an interesting word.  One most people simply think of as the absence of illness, being physically fit and may be even eating well.  I also find it interesting that doctors will take 11-18 years of education to be fully certified and yet they tend to learn almost nothing about “health” beyond the absence of disease. Still I think we tend to think very compartmentalized, even those of us that fancy ourselves as “living a healthy lifestyle”.  Many people hit the gym often, eat well, see their doctors like clock work and yet are they really “healthy” if we … Continue reading →

Episode-2360- The Power of the Side Hustle and Winning with Money

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Today we are going to talk about one of the primary support planks that need to be in place for real modern survival living.  It won’t be about storing food, the right guns, getting defense training or securing your property.  All of those are incredibly important and there is a ton more that is important as well.  That said, what is the primary leverage we use to get these things and many others done?  The answer is money. Money is a symbol for energy, that is what it really represents, whether human labor, natural energetic systems or man made automation, … Continue reading →

Episode-2273- John Pugliano and Jack Spirko on The Richest Man in Babylon

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I reached out to expert council member John Pugliano about doing this episode with me.  I feel the biggest weakness in what our young people are not taught today, above all other things how to handle, earn, manage and invest money.   While not the end all be all, I find The Richest Man in Babylon to be one of the best foundations on how to think about money ever written.  John and I break this classic down today using the following outline of some of the main concepts presented in the book. There are also some surprises in today’s show, … Continue reading →

Episode-1850- Getting Started with Bitcoin and Ether

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Today I am going to go into the basics of what Bitcoin, Ether and other alternative currencies are, how they work, why they work and how you can use them. I am not and I do not claim to be an expert on alternative currencies.  What I do have is an exceptional understanding of money and economics, and while Bitcoin and other alt coins are not “money” as defined by the US Government (which is good by the way), they are in fact money and every bit as legitimate as the US Dollar, in fact as you will see today … Continue reading →

Episode-1749- Financial Preparedness the Modern Survivalist Way

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Tuesday shows are always stand alone, just Jack shows on a particular subject.  Today’s will be on financial prepping, next Tuesday will be on guns and the following will be on food storage and prep.  This was all due to the results of an informal Facebook poll.  You can see the post and results here. To that end I will be doing more stuff like this in the future to let you guys tell me what topics you want covered.  Today we delve into financial preparedness in a way you won’t ever learn in school and almost no “financial adviser” … Continue reading →

Episode-1482- John Pugliano on Small Business as a Wealth Building Tool

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John Pugliano is a late blooming entrepreneur and the founder of Investable Wealth, LLC an independent fee only investment advisory firm. John served in the military for 7 years before starting a 20 year corporate career in sales and marketing of industrial products. More importantly he followed his passion and honed his skills as an individual investor for over 25 years before becoming an investment adviser. Understanding the plight of the retail investor, he advises clients using the experience he gained while managing his own portfolio. John has recently launched the Wealthsteading Podcast. John practices what he preaches. He believes … Continue reading →

Episode-1418- How Can I Find a Better Way to Make a Living

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I am not sure why but I have been hit up with a ton of emails lately asking for career and business advice.  I guess something is stirring up the natural desire for liberty at a higher level and many are seeing their employment for what it is, indentured servitude. Jobs are not inherently bad things.  I had many jobs over the years.  Some people don’t want to be entrepreneurs they just want a better career and a better place to work. I find it hard to advise people on this stuff.  Yes I spent a lot of years employee … Continue reading →