Best David Tian Podcasts (2025)

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#42: Emotional Strength Isn’t Built by Crushing Your Feelings 21:16

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The trickiest part about healing your inner world is learning to figure out the difference between self-help schticks and true healing. They are often confused with each other - especially by high achievers. And the cost you pay for mixing them up is hefty. Like, for example: * Striving for more and more success even when it feels empty * Sabotagin…

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MacroVoices #486 David Rosenberg: Navigating Choppy Waters 1:07:31

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MacroVoices Erik Townsend & Patrick Ceresna welcome, David Rosenberg. They discuss the equity market outlook, inflation, precious metals, the U.S. Dollar, and much more. https://bit.ly/3TJ6MLO 🔻Download Big Picture Trading Chartbook 📈📉: https://bit.ly/3ZRPY90 ✅Sign up for a FREE 14-day trial at Big Picture Trading: https://bit.ly/4d1fcag 🔴 Subscrib…

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#41: The High Cost of Hiding Your True Emotions 23:49

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Many high achievers treat vulnerability as if it’s a four-letter word. And it’s easy to understand why: they’ve been told leaders must keep their emotions in check, and be level-headed and strong in the face of challenges. But the misunderstandings about vulnerability aren’t just unfortunate, they’re devastating. Because they lead to people going n…

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MacroVoices #485 Jeff Currie: The Joule Order 1:09:58

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MacroVoices Erik Townsend & Patrick Ceresna welcome, Jeff Currie. They’ll discuss what Jeff calls the “New Joule Order” and why Jeff says there’s really no limit to how much higher the price of Gold can go given the current macro backdrop. https://bit.ly/4na3hvu 🔻Download Big Picture Trading Chartbook 📈📉: https://bit.ly/44lfjdT ✅Sign up for a FREE …

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#40: You’ve Been Lied to About What It Means To Be Emotionally Strong 30:47

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Almost everything you’ve learned about emotional “strength” is not only a flat-out lie, but completely backwards. Toughing it out, staying in control, never letting others see you sweat - these aren’t signs of emotional strength, but emotional blindness. And emotional blindness comes with a steep cost that nobody deserves to pay: It leaves you empt…

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MacroVoices #484 Rory Johnston: Crude Oil Forward Curve Conundrum 1:09:39

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MacroVoices Erik Townsend & Patrick Ceresna welcome, Rory Johnston. They’ll discuss Rory’s view that the WTI forward curve has taken an unprecedented and bizarre shape, and much more. https://bit.ly/4jSlHOz 🔻Download Big Picture Trading Chartbook 📈📉: https://bit.ly/4kWdMk2 ✅Sign up for a FREE 14-day trial at Big Picture Trading: https://bit.ly/4d1f…

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#39: The Human Shield Excuse: Why Goodness Dies When We Stop Taking Responsibility 28:54

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Let’s stop pretending this is just a problem for soldiers and politicians. The “human shields excuse” isn’t just some abstract wartime tactic—it’s the same twisted reasoning people use every day to justify hurting others, dodging accountability, or compromising their integrity. It’s what lets you blow up a relationship and blame the other person fo…

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MacroVoices #483 Vincent Deluard: MAGA vs. Corporate America 58:42

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MacroVoices Erik Townsend & Patrick Ceresna welcome, Vincent Deluard. They’ll discuss why Vincent says recessions have been cancelled by monetary policy, and what he sees on the horizon for asset markets. https://bit.ly/43OuZVM 🔻Download Big Picture Trading Chartbook 📈📉: https://bit.ly/3HtO1Jx ✅Sign up for a FREE 14-day trial at Big Picture Trading…

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Unpacking "Invest Like a Guru": Charlie Tian's Blueprint for Smart Investing 18:07

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Join us as we explore the core tenets of "Invest Like a Guru," Charlie Tian's transformative guide to value investing. Drawing from his journey from physicist to seasoned investor and hard-won lessons from the dot-com bubble , this episode unpacks Tian's central philosophy: "Buy only good companies at fair prices". Discover what defines a "good com…

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#38: Success Doesn't Heal Shame: Why the Hustle Kills Emotional Strength 30:43

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Too many people are numb to life, unable to enjoy themselves and their relationships even if they’ve achieved great things. The real problem isn’t intelligence, skill, or drive. It’s a failure to process emotions properly because they’ve lost the ability to use their “heart-mind.” Sadly, most of us have been subtly conditioned to not even know we’r…

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MacroVoices #482 Mike Green: What The Market Is Not Discounting 1:00:41

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MacroVoices Erik Townsend & Patrick Ceresna welcome, Mike Green. They’ll discuss the tariffs, what they’re really being used for, and why Mike says the President is contradicting himself every time he talks about them. https://bit.ly/4kINH8c 🔻Download Big Picture Trading Chartbook 📈📉: https://bit.ly/4khdGDN ✅Sign up for a FREE 14-day trial at Big P…

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#37: The Books That Helped Me Stop Proving Myself and Start Living for Real 41:20

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The Achiever’s Curse is a deadly one. It starts subtle at first. But left unchecked long enough, it seeps into every aspect of your life, stealing joy and fulfillment every step of the way. Too many achievers don’t realize this insidious curse until they feel the intense pangs of regret on their deathbed. Far too late, in other words. I want to hel…

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MacroVoices #481 Jim Bianco: This is The End of The Beginning 1:06:07

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MacroVoices Erik Townsend & Patrick Ceresna welcome, Jim Bianco. They’ll discuss why Jim believes we’re at the “end of the beginning” — a phrase he uses to describe the evolution of Trump-era economic policies. While the initial phase, dominated by tariff strategies, may be winding down, Jim warns that this is just the opening act. https://bit.ly/3…

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#36: The Hidden Reason Smart People Make Terrible Life Decisions 25:58

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Perhaps the most important skill an intelligent person can learn is the Dao of Decision Making. Making tough, high-stakes decisions doesn’t come naturally to high achievers because they’ve been fooled into valuing their intelligence more than their emotions. But every decision has its roots in emotions… and relying solely on logic and data for thes…

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MacroVoices #480 Louis-Vincent Gave: What Comes Next After The Trade War Dust Settles 1:12:04

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MacroVoices Erik Townsend & Patrick Ceresna welcome, Louis-Vincent Gave. They will discuss the Trump tariffs, what they mean for markets, China, precious metals, and more. https://bit.ly/43nwN7Z 🔻Download Big Picture Trading Chartbook 📈📉: https://bit.ly/4miq87u ✅Sign up for a FREE 14-day trial at Big Picture Trading: https://bit.ly/4d1fcag 🔴 Subscr…

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#35: The Silent Way Emotional Avoidance Destroys Success 24:03

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High achievers are vulnerable to emotional avoidance. It’s subtle, sneaky, and seductive. It tricks you into thinking you’re making progress or crushing goals. But when everything feels flat - no matter how big the accomplishment - it’s a sign that you’re under the spell of emotional avoidance. And emotional avoidance comes with a devastating cost:…

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MacroVoices #479 Anas Alhajji: What Do Saudi Arabia & Allies in OPEC+ Want from Accelerating the Unwinding of Voluntary Cuts? 1:18:35

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Erik Townsend and Patrick Ceresna welcome Dr. Anas Alhajji to the show to discuss OPEC+ production increase & market reactions, Trump’s visit and oil politics, and the long-term outlook for oil and LNG & much more. https://bit.ly/43ldvBg What Do Saudi Arabia & Allies in OPEC+ Want from Accelerating the Unwinding of Voluntary Cuts? - Anas Alhajji 🔻D…

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#34: Why Smart, Driven People Struggle Emotionally (& How to Finally Break Free) 25:25

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Most high achievers learned at a young age that emotions were distractions. This early lesson inspired much of their success… but it came at a terrible cost: It develops emotional blindspots that quietly, patiently, and relentlessly sabotage you. Here’s the thing about emotional blindspots: No matter how much you try to stuff them down and pretend …

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MacroVoices #478 Luke Gromen: Trump Tariff Policy Will Drive Gold Even Higher 1:13:28

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MacroVoices Erik Townsend & Patrick Ceresna welcome, Luke Gromen. They’ll discuss the market’s Trump Tariff Tantrum, as Luke makes the bold case that President Trump could realistically raise enough tariff revenue to exempt the bottom 90% from federal income tax. https://bit.ly/3EOiD7t 🔻Download Big Picture Trading Chartbook 📈📉: https://bit.ly/4iEG…

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#33: The Myth of Emotional Toughness: Why Suppressing Feelings is Weak, Not Strong 24:48

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Most high achievers take pride in the fact that they’re not too emotional. They stay cool under pressure, act like nothing bothers them, wear their emotional armor like a badge. But one day, they wake up and realize that they’re a mere observer of their life. They’re not actually living their own life. Instead, they feel empty, like something’s mis…

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MacroVoices #477 Michael Howell: Are We Approaching A Debt Refinancing Crisis 1:08:03

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MacroVoices Erik Townsend & Patrick Ceresna welcome, Michael Howell. They’ll discuss cyclicality of credit markets, why we should think of them as a refinancing system rather than a credit origination system, and what can be learned by taking this street-smart approach to credit market analysis. https://bit.ly/42F9PsA 🔻Download Big Picture Trading …

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#32: Why "Working on Yourself" Can Make Things Worse 24:13

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There are 3 distinct levels to personal development and self-improvement. And most high achievers get trapped forever in Level 2—never fully healing or integrating with their internal world because they’re stuck trying to conquer it. While Level 2 is helpful up to a point, if you stay in Level 2 for too long, you’ll never experience true healing or…

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MacroVoices #475 Daniel Lacalle: Is This The End of The Monetary System As We Know it? 1:12:44

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MacroVoices Erik Townsend & Patrick Ceresna welcome, Daniel Lacalle. They’ll discuss Trump Tariffs as the European investment community sees them, and discuss whether this is the dawn of a new age in terms of monetary and economic policy cooperation between the United States and Europe. https://bit.ly/43XhGUI 🔻Download Big Picture Trading Chartbook…

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#31: You're Not Broken, Your Mind Just Learned the Wrong Lesson 24:44

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There are certain emotional scripts you learned in your formative years that are running your life today. These emotional patterns aren’t the enemy. They don’t mean that you're broken as a person or flawed in an insidious way. Instead, it simply means that you’re not aware of these emotional scripts. But if you’re been stuck in the same loops for y…

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MacroVoices #475 Simon White: The Dawn of A New Financial Order 1:20:11

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MacroVoices Erik Townsend & Patrick Ceresna welcome, Simon White. They’ll discuss, the Trump Tariff Tornado, treasuries, why the basis trade is blowing up, and much more. https://bit.ly/4jaxsAq 🔴 Subscribe to Patrick’s Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Patrick_Ceresna 🔻Download Big Picture Trading Chartbook 📈📉: https://bit.ly/3YoXiIk ✅Sign …

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#30: Why You're Burnt Out, Unfulfilled, & Still Not Enough (& How Wu Wei Fixes It) 25:41

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Most people, and high achievers in particular, suffer from a paradoxical problem: Trying too hard backfires and causes your deepest, darkest fears to realize. When high achievers are confronted with a problem in their personal or professional life, their first instinct is to push harder, work longer, go on more dates. They’re desperately searching …

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MacroVoices #474 Mike Alkin: Uranium Supply Is In Structural Deficit And The Fuel Buyers Don’t “Get It”! 1:30:24

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MacroVoices Erik Townsend & Patrick Ceresna welcome, Mike Alkin. They’ll begin by exploring how it’s even possible that investor sentiment remains so negative, despite what has arguably been the most bullish year ever for nuclear energy news. From there, they’ll dive into a range of topics currently shaping the uranium market. https://bit.ly/42fV8f…

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#29: How to Find Peace by Leaning into Chaos 27:42

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Most high achievers have been sold a lie: that Chaos is a threat that will take everything from you, and the only way to handle it is with more control. But if you look into any high achiever’s life, relationships, or business, you’ll see a similar through line: They’re quietly miserable no matter how much material success they’ve accumulated. Why …

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MacroVoices #473 Matt Barrie: AI of The Storm 1:24:19

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MacroVoices Erik Townsend & Patrick Ceresna welcome, Matt Barrie. We’ll discuss the shifting business models in both hardware and software, the emergence of AI agents, the puzzling lack of profitability among AI companies, even at the $200/month Pro tier for tools like ChatGPT, and what the future of AI looks like, particularly when it comes to per…

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#28: How to Create Deep Connection, No Matter Who's Around You 21:49

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If you wanted to grow bigger muscles, you could read all the strength training books you wanted. But until you go to the gym and apply your knowledge to your body, your muscles will never grow. That’s the same way the muscle of connection works. But for some reason, high achievers especially are prone to fall into the trap of thinking they can buil…

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MacroVoices #472 Lyn Alden: Navigating Headline Driven Markets 1:14:41

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MacroVoices Erik Townsend & Patrick Ceresna welcome, Lyn Alden. They’ll discuss everything from what’s next for the stock market to international diversification strategies to energy, gold, Bitcoin and more. https://bit.ly/4hrDqLr Click Here To Register and Watch Stock Repair Strategies using Options Webinar: https://www.bigpicturetrading.com 🔻Down…

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#27: Why Success Kills Connection (& What To Do About It) 22:19

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Most people who struggle with connection chalk it up to a personality trait. They think their personality, which benefits them in other areas, just makes connection harder for them. But this is actually a defense mechanism in disguise, created by a protective part of you that was created by an old wound. This wounded part of you whispers into your …

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MacroVoices #471 Tian Yang: Tariffs Will Continue Until Morale Improves 1:14:29

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MacroVoices Erik Townsend & Patrick Ceresna welcome, Tian Yang. They’ll cover LEIs and break down Variant Perception’s outlooks on everything from stocks and fixed income to FX and commodities, including gold. https://bit.ly/41JzAaB Click Here To Register FREE to Big Picture Trading's Hedging Webinar: https://www.bigpicturetrading.com 🔻Download Big…

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#26: The Hidden Reason You're Unfulfilled (Even If You're Successful) 26:18

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Successful high achievers think they can always rely on themselves more than on other people. This idea helped fuel their success. But it’s also why their success isn’t fulfilling, and why they feel on the verge of burnout. In fact, a deep-rooted drive to do everything yourself is a sign that something's off under the surface. Isolation isn’t a str…

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MacroVoices #470 Michael Every: A Week Where Decades Happen? 1:01:03

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MacroVoices Erik Townsend & Patrick Ceresna welcome back, Michael Every. They'll discuss Michael’s prescient advice to “Take President Trump seriously but not necessarily literally” as he unpacks major headlines, from Oval Office antics and tariffs to executive orders, crypto, global populism, and U.S.-China relations. https://bit.ly/41szF2j 🔻Downl…

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#25: Why You're Not Happy & Fulfilled (Even Though You "Should" Be) 23:50

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If you’re a high achiever, you probably have a tendency to prioritize work above all else. Results are the most important thing to you. And all the other stuff—like deep relationships that offer true connection—are treated as “nice to haves.” But this is perhaps the biggest tragedy a high achiever could face. Because when something hits the fan one…

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MacroVoices #469 Jeff Snider: The Mar-a-Lago Accord Seen Through A Eurodollar Lens 1:09:41

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MacroVoices Erik Townsend & Patrick Ceresna welcome, Jeff Snider. They’ll explore Jeff’s criticisms of the current effort and his perspective on how he would approach it differently if he were involved in the Mar-a-Lago discussions. https://bit.ly/4i8hfL4 🔻Download Big Picture Trading Chartbook 📈📉: https://bit.ly/3DlZfxT ✅Sign up for a FREE 14-day …

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Why You Keep Attracting the Wrong People (& How to Attract the Right Ones) 28:55

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Most people chalk up their attraction problems to external sources: Maybe they think they need better strategies and skills. Or they believe that dating apps are against them. Or maybe it’s just that they’re unlucky. Here’s the bad news: If you've been struggling with attraction, confidence, or relationships, the problem isn't some external force w…

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MacroVoices #468 Darius Dale: Changing World Order 1:15:39

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MacroVoices Erik Townsend & Patrick Ceresna welcome, Darius Dale. They will dive into the data intensive slide deck that Darius is best known for and talk about everything from sticky inflation to the growth outlook. https://bit.ly/4b7KviM 🔻Download Big Picture Trading Chartbook 📈📉: https://bit.ly/4hJa0cM ✅Sign up for a FREE 14-day trial at Big Pic…

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The Dark Psychology Behind Attraction Strategies (and Why They Always Backfire) 30:43

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As a former player myself, I know first-hand how crushing the “Grandiosity-Shame Cycle” is. Almost all players fall into this psychological trap that only leads to rage, doubt, depression, and despair. But you know what? It’s not just players who are at risk of falling into this sabotaging cycle. Any one who builds his or her identity around extern…

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MacroVoices #467 Jim Bianco: The Mar-a-Lago Accord 1:22:27

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MacroVoices Erik Townsend & Patrick Ceresna welcome, Jim Bianco. They’ll discuss Jim’s opinions on the new ‘Mar-a-Lago Accord,’ which he and others speculate could represent the new monetary world order being considered by the Trump administration. https://bit.ly/4kbt7On 🔻Download Big Picture Trading Chartbook 📈📉: https://bit.ly/41fAmNq ✅Sign up fo…

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The Dating Lies You've Been Sold (And Why They're Keeping You Single) 35:18

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Men who have a desire to improve at dating often fall into the trap of tactics. And they fundamentally believe that their lack of success is not because of them, but because of the modern dating world. So they seek to “optimize” individual tactics involved in modern dating—fixing their profile on dating apps, becoming more successful in their caree…

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MacroVoices #466 Guy Keller: The Nuclear Story Has Never Been Better 1:03:35

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MacroVoices Erik Townsend & Patrick Ceresna welcome, Guy Keller. They’ll explore all things nuclear—from why spot uranium and uranium miners haven’t kept pace with rising enriched uranium prices to uncovering the best investment opportunities in the sector. https://bit.ly/42K3cXz 🔻Download Big Picture Trading Chartbook 📈📉: https://bit.ly/4aRKek0 ✅S…

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The Missing Ingredient for Lasting Attraction: Investment (It's Not What You Think) 28:38

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Does your relationship feel like it's dying a slow death? The passion is gone. The original spark has been extinguished. And resentment for your partner may even be surfacing. Here’s the truth: This is a “stress test” almost all relationships go through. But if you’re a people pleaser, then, well, this is usually where your relationship goes to die…

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MacroVoices #465 Rory Johnston: Oil Markets Under Trump 2.0 1:07:57

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MacroVoices Erik Townsend & Patrick Ceresna welcome back, Rory Johnston. They discuss everything crude oil - from the current fundamental landscape and the impact of Trump’s tariff policies to why crude quality remains crucial and where refineries can source the heavy blend stock needed to process U.S. shale oil. https://bit.ly/42z5yIQ ⚫ Follow Ror…

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Master Inner Game: How to Become More Attractive on Dates & Magnetic as a Leader 21:22

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When you want to become more successful in business, relationships, or life, most people focus on tactics, strategies, and skills. But there’s a bigger obstacle to your success than your lack of tactics, strategies, and skills… In fact, without first addressing this obstacle, success will never come easy, no matter how hard you keep pushing. Why? B…

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MacroVoices #464 Michael Every: Lines on Maps vs Lines on Screens 1:07:53

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MacroVoices Erik Townsend & Patrick Ceresna welcome, Chief Market Strategist Michael Every. They discuss why Michael thinks Volatility will be at the centre of the Trump 2.0 Presidency, and that when global leaders start moving lines on maps, we should expect some big moves in the lines on our financial charts. https://bit.ly/40JBhp9 ⚫ Follow Micha…

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Is The "Upper Limit Problem" An Invisible Force Secretly Controlling Your Life? 25:33

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Question: Have you ever reached a high point in life (a major win, a big breakthrough, or a massive milestone)... only to feel like the rug’s been pulled from underneath you? Well, I have good news and bad news: If you find yourself second guessing yourself, procrastinating, picking fights with loved ones, or just a sinking, uneasy feeling that sho…

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MacroVoices #463 Izabella Kaminska: On Why Markets Aren’t Getting The Signal 1:13:51

5M ago1:13:51

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MacroVoices Erik Townsend & Patrick Ceresna welcome back, Izabella Kaminska. They discuss the evolving landscape of the media and the ripple effects of Bidenomics to the spread of populism across Europe. https://bit.ly/4h00sd4 ⚫ Follow Izabella on X: @izakaminska 🔻Download Big Picture Trading Chartbook 📈📉: https://bit.ly/3C9qMSO ✅Sign up for a FREE…

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How To Set Boundaries Without Feeling Guilty 28:24

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When your team, family, and friends rely on you for everything, and you don’t know how to say no, then you’re on a path of self-destruction. Why? Because an inability to set boundaries and assert yourself stems from toxic shame you picked up at some point in your life. If you don’t address this toxic shame, burn out, resentment, and self-loathing f…