Best David Tian Podcasts (2025)

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#52: Why Compassion is the Secret to Trust, Love, & Fulfillment 29:38

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There’s one ingredient missing from many high achievers’ lives that drains all the fulfillment from their success, turns small failures into a life-or-death scenario, and slowly poisons your relationships at home and at work. Worst part? Most high achievers have conditioned themselves into believing that this missing ingredient is a weakness to be …

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MacroVoices #496 Jim Bianco: The Post Covid Economy 1:08:04

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MacroVoices Erik Townsend & Patrick Ceresna welcome, Jim Bianco. They discuss, whether a fed rate cut is even a good idea, inflation risks, the unobvious relationship between the jobs report and the southern border, why cutting short term rates could actually shock long-term yields higher, and much much more. https://bit.ly/3Vwtnfp Trade Bianco’s B…

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#51: Why Courage Is Key to the Life You’ve Been Chasing 25:31

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Most people treat fear as the enemy. They avoid it, numb it, or try to silence it. But here’s the truth: fear isn’t the problem. Fear is the forge where courage is born. Every meaningful step in life requires it. Asking for the promotion. Saying what you actually want in a relationship. Telling the truth when it risks your reputation. Without coura…

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MacroVoices #495 Louis-Vincent Gave: Understanding China's Structural Growth Drivers 1:02:00

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MacroVoices Erik Townsend & Patrick Ceresna welcome, Louis-Vincent Gave. They'll discuss his long-term perspective on China’s role in the global economy, highlighting both its extraordinary infrastructure ambitions and the challenges of securing foreign capital amid shifting geopolitical realities. https://bit.ly/4mBZRAV ✅Sign up for a FREE 14-day …

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#50: Integrity: Why It's Required for Happiness & How to Cultivate It 31:45

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If you constantly feel on edge, like a wave of anxiety is always crashing directly into your nervous system, then I have some tough news for you: The root of anxiety is almost always a lack of integrity in some aspect of your life. When you tell yourself one thing, but then do another thing, your body keeps score. It knows you’re lying to yourself …

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MacroVoices #494 Micheal Every: Markets, Policy, Russia & More 1:04:49

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MacroVoices Erik Townsend & Patrick Ceresna welcome, Michael Every. They'll discuss Markets, policy, Russia-US summit and much more. https://bit.ly/3JpAnYU 🔻Download Big Picture Trading Chartbook 📈📉: https://bit.ly/3UBs7aD ✅Sign up for a FREE 14-day trial at Big Picture Trading: https://bit.ly/4d1fcag 🔴 Subscribe to Patrick’s Youtube Channel: https…

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#49: The Surprising Power of Moral Character in a Cutthroat World 30:15

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There’s a deep irony that happens to people who chase validation and power at all costs: They’re the ones who end up exhausted, paranoid, alone, burnt out, bitter, and resentful in the long-term. If it hasn't happened yet, it’s only a matter of time. The trouble is, many high achievers fall into this insidious trap of self-sabotage. You may have ev…

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MacroVoices #493 Ole Hansen: Commodities Are Heating Up! 1:02:34

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MacroVoices Erik Townsend & Patrick Ceresna welcome, Ole Hansen. They’ll discuss all things commodities from tariffs to energy to precious metals and much more. https://bit.ly/3Uu4vog 🔻Download Big Picture Trading Chartbook 📈📉: https://bit.ly/47rWXKf ✅Sign up for a FREE 14-day trial at Big Picture Trading: https://bit.ly/4d1fcag 🔴 Subscribe to Patr…

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#48: Why the Sage's Journey Fulfills You When the Hero's Journey Stops Making Sense 27:20

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There’s an ancient Western myth that’s been adopted by the masses and often without their consent. It can be found in movies like Star Wars and Finding Nemo. It’s in books like The Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter. It’s the secret theme included in your favorite TEDx Talk. And it’s something that’s taken for granted in almost every business podca…

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MacroVoices #492 Daniel Lacalle: The End of American Exceptionalism? 1:07:48

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MacroVoices Erik Townsend & Patrick Ceresna welcome, Daniel Lacalle. They’ll discuss tariffs, recession risks, the European perspective on U.S. geopolitics and markets, the future of the EU’s relationship with the United States, precious metals, energy, and much more. https://bit.ly/4llKZ8z 🔻Download Big Picture Trading Chartbook 📈📉: https://bit.ly…

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#47: Why Self-Help Isn't Working (& The Mirror Method That Finally Does) 20:18

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Most people I’ve coached have a similar story: They inherited the “Silent Blueprint” lie as a child that told them they must perform, impress, and achieve to feel like they’re enough. And yet, at a certain point, their wins feel like losses. No matter how much they achieve, they go to bed with a dull emptiness in their chest that they can’t explain…

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MacroVoices #491 Rick Rule: Oil, Uranium & Precious Metals 1:12:32

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MacroVoices Erik Townsend & Patrick Ceresna welcome, Rick Rule. They’ll discuss oil, uranium, gold and silver, and much more. https://bit.ly/40McC34 🔻Download Big Picture Trading Chartbook 📈📉: https://bit.ly/4lUZ7qj ✅Sign up for a FREE 14-day trial at Big Picture Trading: https://bit.ly/4d1fcag 🔴 Subscribe to Patrick’s Youtube Channel: https://www.…

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#46: Why You Still Feel Stuck Even After Doing 'The Work' 21:04

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So many high achievers do the “right things.” They read the books. They practice breath work. They follow the morning routines. They “hack” their productivity. All of these things can make them feel calmer, more in control, and more focused. Until chaos erupts, and you find yourself back in your same-old destructive patterns and emotional loops. Wh…

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MacroVoices #490 Dr. Pippa Malmgren: Bessent, Stablecoin & JFK 1:23:03

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MacroVoices Erik Townsend & Patrick Ceresna welcome, Dr Pippa Malmgren. They discuss everything from the future of Stablecoins and the fate of the U.S. dollar as reserve currency to America's possible transition into a 7th party political system and even some shocking revelations about Jeffrey Epstein that go far beyond the usual headlines. https:/…

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#45: Why Hustling Harder Will Only Get You Worse Results 21:53

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Most high achievers are being driven by the absolute worst source of fuel: Fear, guilt, shame, and insecurities. These traps are alluring because they’re actually effective routes to short-term success. And they disguise themselves as grit, discipline, and sheer determination. Problem is… the well eventually runs dry. And that’s the real reason why…

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MacroVoices #489 Darius Dale: Are You Positioned For The Melt-Up? 1:07:55

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MacroVoices Erik Townsend & Patrick Ceresna welcome, Darius Dale. They discuss why Darius is bullish on U.S. equities, echoing Lyn Alden's recent views, as the U.S. pivots to a pro-growth fiscal policy aimed at "growing our way out" of its national debt crisis. But Darius also warns that if this strategy fails, the likely fallback will be monetary …

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#44: When 'Self-Defense' Becomes Self-Destruction 21:23

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Many leaders are driven by an insidious fear that tells them their sense of self-worth depends on their ability to protect their mask. But your mask is just an outdated story your subconscious created, and protecting this mask can only drive a wedge between you and your spouse, your kids, and your team. This is why it feels like you’re constantly a…

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MacroVoices #488 Lyn Alden: Run It Hot! 1:15:59

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MacroVoices Erik Townsend & Patrick Ceresna welcome, Lyn Alden. They discuss why Lyn believes investors should run their portfolios hot in today’s environment. With fiscal policy now driving market outcomes more than monetary, Lyn argues this backdrop supports further upside for equity markets. https://bit.ly/4lFuowO 🔻Download Big Picture Trading C…

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#43: Why No State Has a 'Right to Exist' and Why That Matters for You 22:02

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The “right to exist” is a common myth used to justify aggression, destruction, and death. But states aren’t people. Structures rise and fall all the time. And using this argument to justify the actions of a state is misleading at best, and downright evil at worst. And yet… people make a similar faulty argument in their own lives all the time. This …

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MacroVoices #487 Larry McDonald: The Great Migration To Hard Assets 1:08:20

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MacroVoices Erik Townsend & Patrick Ceresna welcome, Larry McDonald. They’ll discuss everything from copper to the dollar to precious metals. https://bit.ly/3Gqe0Bt 🔻Download Big Picture Trading Chartbook 📈📉: https://bit.ly/3TVQ1gu ✅Sign up for a FREE 14-day trial at Big Picture Trading: https://bit.ly/4d1fcag 🔴 Subscribe to Patrick’s Youtube Chann…

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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

5M ago1:24:19

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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

6M ago21:49

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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…