🎙️ This podcast is about ple₿'s and their Bitcoin Rabbit Hole Stories. We're interested to hear all the different reasons someone got on board. You'll often hear different opinions, discussions, and topics. However, we all have one thing in common. Making the world a better place with Bitcoin 🧡
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James Altucher interviews the world's leading peak performers in every area of life. But instead of giving you the typical success story, James digs deeper to find the "Choose Yourself" story - these are the moments we relate to... when someone rises up from personal struggle to reinvent themselves. The James Altucher Show brings you into the lives of peak-performers: billionaires, best-selling authors, rappers, astronauts, athletes, comedians, actors, and the world champions in every field, ...
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Welcome to class! C Students Long and Ray get together weekly to talk about things school never prepared you for...you know real life sh*t! Like how come communication class never taught you how to deal with social anxiety? Isn't that like the first thing that happens when you talk to a complete stranger? Or, why did finance class never mention anything about Bitcoin, I mean wth! No, I do not want to put my money into a savings account and earn .00000001% annual interest! If your looking for ...
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You know that financial education you wish you got in school? Well, here's your chance to reenroll anytime you get in your car or go to the gym. Everyone should be educated enough to properly manage their own money situation if they really want to. Even if you’re someone who wants professional help, most people choose their advisors based on some kind of personality contest rather than a merit-based system, since that’s the only context they have. Let’s face it, the money industry is purpose ...
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Part 4: How to Write and Publish Your First Book in 30 Days – Self-Publishing, Traditional Deals, and Making Real Money
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39:56Notes from James: Let’s be honest: most people who write a book never make money from it. Why? Because they stop at the last page. I want you to go further. In this episode, I show you how I turned my books into speaking gigs, consulting work, investment deals, and more. You don’t need a big publisher or a massive budget—just the right strategy. Ep…
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Trump’s 2025 Tariff Revolution? Wilbur Ross Spills the Dirty Secrets on Trade, China, and Your Money!
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47:00A Note from James: Well, you can't get more information about tariffs and the economy than what I just got and you're about to listen to. Wilbur Ross, who was Secretary of Commerce under the first administration of Trump, just came on the podcast. I got to ask any question I wanted—about tariffs, the economy, everything. Don't forget, in Trump’s fi…
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How-to Thrive in the Future of Podcasting: Insights from PodcastOne Top Industry Executives, Kit Gray & Robert Ellin
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50:33A Note from James: So I’ve been podcasting for, gosh, 11 years—over 1500 episodes. And through that whole journey, PodcastOne always stood out to me. They recently went public, and today I’ve got Rob Ellin and Kit Gray joining me. What’s the future of podcasting? If you're thinking about starting a podcast—or wondering how to grow one you already h…
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Part 3: How to Write and Publish Your First Book in 30 Days - The 6 U’s, Clarity Tools, and Breaking Through Writer’s Block
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52:22Notes from James: This is where a lot of people quit—but you won’t. This episode is about pushing through the dip that comes when writing gets tough. I give you tools I’ve used across 25+ books to keep going, stay motivated, and write better. Episode Descriptions: This is Part 3 of my 30-day writing series—and we’re getting into the real tools that…
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Part 2: How to Write and Publish Your First Book in 30 Days - Frameworks, First Lines, and the Craft of Storytelling
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45:43Notes from James: The biggest lie about writing is that it takes years. I’ve written multiple books in less than a month—including bestsellers. With the right system, anyone can do this. In this episode, I break down how to structure your first book and why your life experience, not your grammar, is your superpower. You’ll also hear my take on AI w…
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How to write and publish your book in 30 days: Part 1 - The Foundation of a Successful Writing Life
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39:19Notes from James: I’ve written 25 books—some huge hits, some total flops—and what I’ve learned is this: anyone can write a book, but not everyone gives themselves permission to start. This episode is the foundation. I break down the mindset, motivation, and structure you need to go from blank page to published book—even if you’ve never written a wo…
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Bitcoin Meets Gold: Sunny Ray on Tokenization’s Future
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1:01:04A Note from James: Sunny Ray is working on an incredible project involving Bitcoin and his company, Matador. They’re digitizing gold—turning it into crypto—and he’s a Bitcoin maximalist. That’s different from my stance: I think there are many crypto tokens that are useful for specific purposes. But Sonny’s view is clear—Bitcoin is the foundation. W…
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Dr. Mehmet Oz (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) on Food, Medicine, and the Future of Healthcare
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42:36A Note from James: So Dr. Oz—television personality turned government official—this is such an interesting thing. He's going to be the new administrator of the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, CMS. He’s going to be in charge of all Medicare and Medicaid. What does he know or think about these parts of our government? Medicare and Medicaid…
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Everything Doctor's & Hospitals are Afraid to Tell You: FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary on How to Negotiate Your Medical Bills, Advocate For Yourself & Restore U.S. Healthcare
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1:35:29A Note from James: Marty Makary is the new head of the FDA, but he is also an old friend of the podcast. He's been on several times, and it's really important to know how this is going to be a new and different FDA, and it's going to be molded by Marty's very specific opinions about healthcare and the medical industry—and here they are. Episode Des…
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DataRepublican’s Mission: Uncovering Government Fraud to Save the Country with Determination
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44:03A Note from James: The Data Republican—it almost sounds like a superhero name. And in a way, she is. She’s been single-handedly uncovering massive amounts of government waste and inefficiency. It’s honestly unbelievable. And regardless of whether you're a Democrat, Republican, Independent, or anything else, I think we can all agree: there shouldn’t…
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How to Succeed with Zero Qualifications
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1:04:31A Note from James: So I gave a little talk at the Full Stack Business Builder Conference. Basically, a conference for entrepreneurs, VCs, technologists, aspiring entrepreneurs. It was more of a Q&A, where the moderator, Peter Satton, asked me questions, but also took questions from the audience. A big concern for many people was, what if I have no …
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I got a 65-Year Jail Sentence. Then this happened... | Damon West's Story
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1:32:12A Note from James: Oh my gosh. This guy was thrown in jail for 65 years—and he deserved it. You'll hear about his crimes and misdemeanors. He started as a superstar quarterback, high school and college hero turned meth addict, and eventually became a hardcore RICO gang criminal. Sentenced to essentially life in prison, Damon's story is genuinely on…
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How to Write Your Own Best-Selling Autobiography: Part 2 – Crafting Your Life Story with Impact
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44:31Notes from James: I don’t care if you’ve never written a word before—if you’ve lived, you have a story worth telling. The people who write the most impactful books aren’t the most famous or the best trained. They’re the ones who tell the truth with clarity and heart. In this episode, I show you how to do exactly that. You’ll learn how to structure …
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Why You Should Write Your Autobiography (Part 1): Unveiling Your Unique Story
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48:44Notes from James: Here’s the truth: if my great-great-great grandfather had written anything—just 10 pages about his daily life—I’d treasure it like gold. And I promise, your great-grandkids will feel the same about your story. You don’t need to be a celebrity to write something that matters. You just need to be honest. Whether you're sharing how y…
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Tariffs Are Freaking Everyone Out—Here’s Why I’m Not Losing Sleep
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43:16A Note from James: I can't think of anything more boring to talk about than tariffs, but right now, I can't think of anything more interesting either. Tariffs are dominating the news, stock markets are crashing, and everyone is scared. Are tariffs good or bad? Is Trump wrecking the economy or saving it? I'm going to address these questions, looking…
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The Ultimate Guide to Smarter Living: All the Hacks with Chris Hutchins
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1:17:18A Note from James: Jay, remind me, I've gotta send this episode to my kids because I cannot believe what that guy just told us. Chris Hutchins, he has the "All the Hacks" podcast and so many interesting things at his website, allthehacks.com. But I don't like the word life hack. A lot of that stuff is just BS. But this was legit—from buying gold ba…
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Discover Sahil Bloom's Secrets: How to Transform Your Life with 5 Types of Wealth
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1:01:21A Note from James: Sahil Bloom is one of probably the wisest people I've had on the podcast. Young guy just wrote the book, The Five Types of Wealth, and he's talking about time wealth, social wealth, mental wealth, physical wealth, and of course, financial wealth. He’s developed content and techniques he's shared in his newsletter and on Twitter, …
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"Nomadic Matt" Kepnes on Traveling the World for $75 a Day
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58:02A Note from James: Is it possible to travel around the world, live around the world, do remote work anywhere you want, and spend just $75 a day or less? When I was younger, I wish I'd tried this. Back then, you probably could have done it for even less, maybe $30 a day! Today's guest, Matt Kepnes—better known as Nomadic Matt—has spent decades trave…
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Infiltrating Hate: The Secret World of the FBI undercover | Scott Payne
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1:13:33A Note from James: As you listen to this episode, ask yourself: would you do what my guest Scott Payne did for 28 years? He’s a retired undercover FBI agent who spent nearly three decades infiltrating some of the most dangerous groups in America—white supremacist organizations, outlaw biker gangs, and domestic terror cells. His new book, Code Name:…
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In today’s episode, we spoke with Jamie Plowman, who's a fellow Bitcoiner out of the UK. Jamies discovered Bitcoin during the pandemic and knew from the get-go it was something that would change his life for the better. These days, he's orange pilling friends and family, creates content of merchants accepting Bitcoin and is participating at events.…
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Being Authentic as F*ck with Sun Yi
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1:51:08A Note from James I had such a great conversation with my good friend, Sun Yi on his podcast, called Authentic as F*ck, and I felt like I had to say the full name of the podcast because I wanna be authentic. Authenticity is complex, and being yourself isn't always straightforward. With friends, I'm different than when giving a talk or doing a podca…
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The Truth about Tariffs: The Ultimate Guide to Busting Inflation Myths
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25:27Notes from James: I’ve been seeing a ton of misinformation lately about tariffs and inflation, so I had to set the record straight. People assume tariffs drive prices up across the board, but that’s just not how economics works. Inflation happens when money is printed, not when certain goods have price adjustments due to trade policies. I explain w…
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How The US can Immediately Eliminate the IRS and get rid of personal income taxes
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27:29Notes from James: What if I told you that we could eliminate the IRS, get rid of personal income taxes completely, and still keep the government funded? Sounds impossible, right? Well, not only is it possible, but historical precedent shows it has been done before. I know what you’re thinking—this sounds insane. But bear with me. The IRS collects $…
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Is Fort Knox Empty!? | News You Might Have Missed
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31:17A note from James: I love digging into topics that make us question everything we thought we knew. Fort Knox is one of those legendary places we just assume is full of gold, but has anyone really checked? The fact that Musk even brought this up made me wonder—why does the U.S. still hold onto all that gold when our money isn’t backed by it anymore?…
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From Dreamer to Doer: Who Better Than You? Movie Producer, Will Packer on How to Build Success and Resilience in life.
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51:29A Note from James: Who's better than you? That's the book written by Will Packer, who has been producing some of my favorite movies since he was practically a teenager. He produced Straight Outta Compton, he produced Girls Trip with former podcast guest Tiffany Haddish starring in it, and he's produced a ton of other movies against impossible odds.…
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In today’s episode, we spoke with Mark Connors. He used to work in TradFi, at times even at Credit Suisse, and soon realized how powerful Bitcoin truly is. Mark went down the Bitcoin data rabbit hole today and showed us some interesting figures and charts on why Bitcoin is the only solution in finance and the future! You can follow Mark on X: https…
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How Anyone Can Make Their First Million, James Altucher on My First Exit
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1:13:09A Note from James: You know what drives me crazy? When people say, "I have to build a personal brand." Usually, when something has a brand, like Coca-Cola, you think of a tasty, satisfying drink on a hot day. But really, a brand is a lie—it's the difference between perception and reality. Coca-Cola is just a sugary brown drink that's unhealthy for …
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Peter Diamandis: How to Harness the Power of Mindset in The Longevity Guidebook
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1:03:00A Note from James: I've done about a dozen podcasts in the past few years about anti-aging and longevity—how to live to be 10,000 years old or whatever. Some great episodes with Brian Johnson (who spends $2 million a year trying to reverse his aging), David Sinclair (author of Lifespan and one of the top scientists researching aging), and even Tony…
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Ranting About Bitcoin Reserves and Crazy Economists
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23:17In today’s episode, we sat down together again and spoke about the recent developments with central banks and strategic reserves, why the UK nurtures the craziest economists, and why everyone should take a chill pill. You can follow us on X (@rabbitholetales), check out our website (https://rabbitholestories.co/), or send us an email (show@rabbitho…
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Quantum Computing 101 with Nicolas Alexandre Roussy Newton & Gavin Brennen
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1:06:00A Note from James: "I have been dying to understand quantum computing. And listen, I majored in computer science. I went to graduate school for computer science. I was a computer scientist for many years. I’ve taken apart and put together conventional computers. But for a long time, I kept reading articles about quantum computing, and it’s like mag…
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Ranking U.S. Presidents: Who Truly Deserves the Top Spot?
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57:47A Note from James: So we have a brand new president of the United States, and of course, everyone has their opinion about whether President Trump has been good or bad, will be good and bad. Everyone has their opinion about Biden, Obama, and so on. But what makes someone a good president? What makes someone a bad president? Obviously, we want our pr…
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In today’s episode, we spoke with Rob from Bitsaga. Rob went viral recently with an X-post about Bitcoin security. We went down the multisig route, why it’s easier than you think, why debanking is a real issue and how Bitsaga is helping people get onboard. You can follow Rob on X: https://x.com/BitsagaRob You can follow us on X (@rabbitholetales), …
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The Myth of Non-Direct Recognition - Road Noise with Hutch
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24:48The biggest myth of Infinite Banking is the whole phenomenon of Non-Direct Recognition loans. For years, we've been dispelling the BS that Non-Direct Recognition is a means of siphoning continuous arbitrage off a well-capitalized insurance company. Both things can't be true, right? Anyway, new evidence has come to light validating our stance, and t…
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Inside the JFK Conspiracy: How Brad Meltzer Unearthed a Forgotten Assassination Plot
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43:51A Note from James: Probably no president has fascinated this country and our history as much as John F. Kennedy, JFK. Everyone who lived through it remembers where they were when JFK was assassinated. He's considered the golden boy of American politics. But I didn't know this amazing conspiracy that was happening right before JFK took office. Best-…
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Smuggling 101: The Ultimate Guide to Roger Reaves' Journey Through Perilous Adventures
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1:30:31A Note from James: So, I’m out rock climbing, but I really wanted to take a moment to introduce today’s guest: Roger Reaves. This guy is unbelievable. He’s arguably the biggest drug smuggler in history, having worked with Pablo Escobar and others through the '70s, '80s, and even into the '90s. Roger’s life is like something out of a movie—he spent …
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In today’s episode, we spoke about the recent happenings in Bitcoin, why it’s good to slay your heroes, and what we expect to happen in 2025. You can follow us on X (@rabbitholetales), check out our website (https://rabbitholestories.co/), or send us an email ([email protected])By Joël Kai Lenz, Ian Scanlon
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Trump's Greenland Ambitions: Strategic Necessity or Wild Idea
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24:35A Note from James: "Couldn't believe it was possible. I thought the reality show of Election 2024 could not be beat, but it turns out that was just season one, and season two is incredible. Right now, I don't know whether this is insane or the smartest thing possible. So we're going to figure this out right now. Trump just announced that he wants t…
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How Fiverr Revolutionized the Gig Economy: Insights from CEO Micha Kaufman
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49:29A Note from James: The world's completely changing. Young people, including my five kids, are no longer planning on that one-job, one-career trajectory where you start at General Motors or Procter & Gamble and retire 45 years later with a gold watch. Instead, they’re hustling. They're building side hustles, working from home, and finding ways to ma…
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In today’s episode, we spoke with Grafton Clark from Vexl. Grafton is one of the most vocal voices online to support P2P Bitcoin and how to use Vexl to get more Bitcoin friends. We spoke about his involvement in the community, why it’s vital to keep P2P alive and how you can get some P2P Sats as well. You can follow Grafton on X: https://x.com/sats…
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Scribe Media's Resurrection: How Eric Jorgenson Revived a Publishing Giant
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55:07Episode Description: Eric Jorgenson’s story with Scribe Media is one of the rare second chances in business. In this episode, James sits down with Eric to discuss how he saved Scribe from its dramatic downfall, brought it back to stability, and is leading it into a promising future. Eric shares the inner workings of the acquisition, the lessons lea…
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In today’s episode, we spoke with Tania Lea, the head of marketing and business development for Azteco LATAM. Tania is from Costa Rica originally and in our chat, we spoke about Bitcoin’s adoption in LATAM, why it’s vital to offer spending and saving solutions and how Azteco is planing to onboard over a billion users to Bitcoin. You can follow Tani…
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A Note from James: Money GPT. I mean, we've all heard about the incredible potential of AI, and I’ve shared my optimism about its future in many episodes. But today, we have Jim Rickards back on the show, and he’s here to offer a more skeptical perspective. You might remember our earlier discussion where Jim laid out a masterclass on the economy, i…
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What about Bitcoin & Crypto? - Road Noise with Hutch
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25:02Hear Hutch's perspective on digital assets and how it fits into privatized banking. Download the ultimate guide to using Whole Life for Infinite Banking: 📃 https://bankingtruths.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-understanding-your-whole-life-policy-for-infinite-banking-ibc/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=channel&utm_campaign=hrn Learn more about the "4-D Ba…
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Codie Sanchez on How to Become a Main Street Millionaire: The Secrets to Profiting from 'Boring' Businesses
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1:49:45A Note from James: If my kids asked me, "What is the one podcast we should listen to to create financial security, wealth, whatever?"—this is the one I’d recommend. Codie Sanchez is so smart, thoughtful about business, and open about her journey to success, including the failures she's overcome. Her book, Main Street Millionaire, highlights how the…
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Inside the Global Chess Revolution with Peter Doggers
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1:13:47A Note from James:"Over a billion people play chess. Even if you're not into it, think about this: two armies on a board, going to war. It's the game of kings, and back in the day, kings played chess to strategize without any bloodshed. Although, if you've ever lost a chess game, you might feel like someone just wiped you off the board. I've been t…
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In today’s episode, we spoke with Erik Cativo, a UX designer from Sweden. He’s a current grantee with the Bitcoin Design Foundation and is working on implementing better e-Cash solutions. We spoke about the different approaches to making Bitcoin wallets easier to use, how we can simplify the orange pill process, and what role scaling solutions play…
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Crypto's Next Big Thing: How Bitcoin and Meme Coins Disrupt and Define New Financial Landscapes with Omid Malekan
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1:27:34A Note from James:"Oh my gosh, so many things going on with Bitcoin. Let me just summarize it. Obviously, Gary Gensler resigning is huge for Bitcoin. He was the head of the SEC, and this is the end of a regulatory cloud over crypto. Another major development is the proposal for Bitcoin to be included in U.S. strategic reserves. If the U.S. starts b…
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How Iran Shapes Global Politics : Behind the enemy lines with Ken Timmerman
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1:06:27A Note from James:This week, there's a lot happening with Iran. Some strategies the U.S. has tried with them are just mind-boggling. My guest, Ken Timmerman, says it best: Iran is the biggest issue we face right now, and the closest we've been to World War III. What went wrong? What could go wrong next?Ken has been covering Iran and terrorism for 4…
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Jim Rickards: Will Trump Save the Economy and Drain the Swamp?
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1:07:45A Note from James: Oh my gosh. I always feel like my IQ goes up when I talk to Jim Rickards. He has so much knowledge about so many things, but particularly, he's been there, done that when it comes to all things in the economy. Some of his stories about what he's personally seen and done are tied to some of the most famous events in the economy ov…
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In today’s episode, we spoke with Frank Corva. He’s the political and business correspondent for Bitcoin Magazine and a contributor to Forbes Digital. Frank is from New York and has spent most of his professional career in education and as a social worker. He initially discovered Bitcoin through a friend and knew he had to get involved. These days,…
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