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Get Better at Anything

Today, we have Scott Young on the podcast.  Scott is the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Ultralearning, a podcast host, computer programmer, and an avid reader. Since 2006, he has published weekly essays to help people learn and think better. His work has been featured in the New York Times, Pocket, and Business Insider, on the BBC, and at TEDx among other outlets. Scott joined us today to discuss his new book – Get Better at Anything: 12 Maxims for Mastery.In this episode, we take a deep dive into learning and skill development with Scott. From the debate around unlearning in psychology to the real-life examples of refining motor skills, we explore the complexity of acquiring new abilities. Scott’s expertise helps enrich our understanding of deliberate practice, problem-solving, and the power of imitation in creativity.I really enjoyed this conversation with Scott, our second one, and I hope you do too.[05:34] Learning is complex, with three main themes: learning from others, practice, and feedback. [19:52] Embracing failure is important, but not always the best teacher for success.[21:43] Success comes from learning by doing and having early victories is key for motivation and learning.[32:02] Questioning value of extreme dedication and improvement in skill.[42:08] Strategies include watching problem solving and detailed storytelling for knowledge retention.[52:41] Learning through examples, feedback, and cognitive load in problem solving.[1:07:40] Discussing mind as a muscle and transference for skill improvement.[1:18:04] Learning new skills requires practice and consistency to overcome old habits and succeed under stress. Connect with Scott YoungWebsite – https://www.scotthyoung.com/Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/scotthyoung/Twitter – https://x.com/ScottHYoungLinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/scotthyoung/YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@ScottHYoungVidBooksGet Better at Anything: 12 Maxims for Mastery by Scott H. YoungUltralearning: Master Hard Skills, Outsmart the Competition, and Accelerate Your Career by Scott H. Young👉 For more on this episode, check out the website:https://thegrowth.guide/podcast/get-better-at-anything 👉 If you want to learn how to Live Better, Achieve More, and Be Financially Free, Sign up for my Free Newsletter:https://thegrowth.guide/newsletter/

Everything You Should Have Been Taught About Investing in School with Brian Feroldi

Enjoy this re-release with my guest, Brian Feroldi. Brian is a financial educator, author, speaker, creator, and YouTuber. Brian began investing in 2004. He had no idea what he was doing at first, but as his experience and knowledge of the stock market developed, his returns improved considerably. He enjoys assisting others in making better financial decisions, particularly with regard to investments. He joined us today to talk about his book, ‘Why Does the Stock Market Go Up?: Everything You Should Have Been Taught About Investing in School, But Weren't.’According to Brian, the most powerful time to start investing is when you are young. The more time that you have on your side, the more powerful the dollars that you are putting into the market. Brian shares the common investing mistakes people make and how to avoid making those mistakes.We explore the benefits and potential pitfalls of taking a company public and investing in mutual funds. Brian also dives into the history of the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the creation of the S&P 500. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting out, this episode offers valuable insights into the world of finance.[02.54] US stock market – Starting the conversation, Brian explains why he addresses the US stock market as the greatest wealth-creation machine of all time in his book.[10.29] Selling ownership – We talk about how a corporation can raise money from investors by selling ownership in itself.[16.03] New York Stock Exchange - The largest stock market exchange in the world today.[23.15] IPO – Brian defines what an IPO is and how it interfaces with the stock market.[30.21] P/E ratio – Brian defines the Price to Earnings ratio and the macroeconomic factors that resulted in a high or low ratio in different time periods.[38.05] Benjamin Graham – Benjamin Graham invented the concept of value investing, influenced Warren Buffett[43.00] Compounding - The compounding of an investment leads to massive gains in wealth over time.[50.49] Mutual funds – Brian explains the reasons for the underperformance of mutual funds.[59.46] Financial advisor – We talk about the things people need to be looking out for if they are going to use a financial advisor. ResourcesConnect with Brian Website - brianferoldi.com/ LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/brianferoldi/ Instagram - instagram.com/brianferoldi/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@BrianFeroldiYTTwitter - twitter.com/BrianFeroldi Book by BrianWhy Does The Stock Market Go Up?: Everything You Should Have Been Taught About Investing In School, But Weren't Book by Robert T. KiyosakiRich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not!Book by Terry SmithInvesting for Growth: How to make money by only buying the best companies in the world – An anthology of investment writing

The Seasons of Life

In this episode, we'll take a journey through the different seasons of life that shape and define our existence. From Formation, where our character is molded by early experiences, to Adolescence, where we start setting the foundation for our future, to Baby Season, a time of pure joy in bringing new life into the world. But we'll also dive into the harder seasons, such as Funeral Season, where we confront loss and grief, and ultimately, the final season, Death. Join me as I navigate through the beauty and lessons of each season and learn to cherish the moments along the way.👉 For more on this episode, check out the website:https://thegrowth.guide/podcast/the-seasons-of-life/ 👉 If you want to learn how to Live Better, Achieve More, and Be Financially Free, Sign up for my Free Newsletter:https://thegrowth.guide/newsletter/

The Spotlight Effect

Today, we're diving into the phenomenon known as the Spotlight Effect. I talk about the social psychology behind this concept, exploring how it can impact our daily lives, from social interactions to financial decisions. Discover how the fear of judgment and the need to impress others can influence our behavior and spending habits. Join us as we uncover strategies to minimize the power of the Spotlight Effect and gain valuable insights into achieving personal growth and financial freedom.  👉 For more on this episode, check out the website: https://thegrowth.guide/podcast/the-spotlight-effect 👉 If you want to learn how to Live Better, Achieve More, and Be Financially Free, Sign up for my Free Newsletter:https://thegrowth.guide/newsletter/

How to Make More Money to Do More Good with Derrick Kinney

Enjoy this re-release of one of my top listened to episodes with my guest, Derrick Kinney, CEO of Good Money Framework and host of the popular Good Money Podcast.  Derrick is recognized by Forbes as one of the nation’s top financial advisors and he’s coached thousands of clients to financial success.  We talk about his book, Good Money Revolution: How to Make More Money to Do More Good, and he teaches us to make more money, live the life we deserve and change the world, too.Derrick walks us through the reasons for selling his practice and how he wants to help independent advisors build their practices by incorporating generosity into them. He further shares how he can get what he wants by helping other people.Being generous to people who need it is one of the best things you can do as a human. It makes you part of others’ happiness. It makes you part of a bigger picture in society. Derrick shares one of his clients' stories about having a generous purpose in life and how it helped them grow their own businesses by being generous.Having a side hustle is important. You can stay motivated with your side hustles once you figure out why you're doing them. You have to find your big "why," and the sacrifices you make are worth it at the end of it.[01.24] The “Good Money” message – Derrick discusses why he wanted to bring the "good money" message to the world.[18.40] Generosity purpose – When you connect a purpose to your money, everything changes. [28.03] Being generous – Derrick shares how you can be generous to people when you are not financially stable.[35.43] Saving money – How to save money and use it to invest in generosity.[45.04] Side hustles - Derrick discusses the importance of knowing why you want to do a side hustle. Derrick believes that once you discover the reason, all other sacrifices are worthwhile.[58.50] Money mindsets – Common money mindsets people have, how to avoid them, and keep moving forward.[01.10.50] Setting goals – We talk about the things we need to do to make a difference in our lives every year.ResourcesConnect with DerrickWebsite - goodmoneyframework.com/ LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/derrickkinney/ Instagram - instagram.com/derricktkinney/ Book by Derrick Good Money Revolution: How to Make More Money to Do More Good Derrick’s Podcast:Good Money with Derrick Kinney