TIP663: The Truth About Private Equity w/ Ted Seides

On today’s episode, Clay is joined by Ted Seides to discuss his new book — Private Equity Deals: Lessons in investing, dealmaking, and operations from private equity professionals. Over the past 20 years, the private equity industry has gone from a cottage industry to a powerful juggernaut that touches every corner of the global economy — now totaling over $6 trillion. Ted is the former president and Co-CIO of Protege Partners, and prior to that, he was a senior associate, working under investing legend David Swensen at Yale. He is the host of the popular podcast — Capital Allocators. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 02:04 - What has led to the growth in private equity over the past few decades? 06:39 - Why David Swensen referred to private equity as a superior form of capitalism. 08:47 - Why private equity has outperformed public equities as an industry. 14:19 - How the lock-up period in private equity impacts returns. 18:03 - Ted’s take on why private equity has been given a poor reputation. 28:34 - The importance of pricing to the seller in a private equity deal. 30:17 - How interest rate hikes have impacted private equity. 32:17 - An overview of KKR’s “perfect private equity deal.” 38:27 - An overview of Apollo’s purchase of Yahoo in 2021. 49:34 - An overview KPS Partners’ purchase of TaylorMade. 57:24 - What types of investors should consider an allocation to private equity? 59:18 - Ted’s portfolio allocation. And so much more!  Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members. Ted’s book: Private Equity Deals. Ted’s book Capital Allocators. Capital Allocators Website & Podcast. Follow Ted on Twitter & LinkedIn. Related Episode: TIP444: The Changing World of Endowments & ESG Investing w/ Ted Seides. Mentioned Episode: TIP654: Investing Across the Lifecycle w/ Aswath Damodaran. Follow Clay on Twitter. Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes here. Enjoy ad-free episodes when you subscribe to our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok. Check out our We Study Billionaires Starter Packs. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: River Toyota Range Rover SimpleMining TastyTrade Daloopa American Express The Bitcoin Way Fundrise USPS Found Onramp Facet Public Shopify HELP US OUT! Help us reach new listeners by leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! It takes less than 30 seconds, and really helps our show grow, which allows us to bring on even better guests for you all! Thank you – we really appreciate it! Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm

Join us as Calle, the creator of Cashu Protocol, explores how Cashu enhances the Bitcoin Lightning Network by offering a privacy-focused solution for micropayments. We delve into key topics such as custodial vs. non-custodial Bitcoin solutions, Cashu’s impact on network growth, and the future of Nostr integration with Bitcoin. Calle also explains how Cashu balances security with usability while aiming to promote global scalability and decentralization. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 05:04 - What motivated the creation of Cashu and its core value to the Bitcoin Lightning Network. 08:22 - How Cashu works on a basic level and its role in simplifying micropayments. 15:11 - How Cashu enhances privacy compared to other solutions within the Lightning Network. 22:26 - The challenges Cashu faces in driving user adoption and how they might be overcome. 22:49 - The difference between custodial and non-custodial Bitcoin solutions and why this matters. 30:13 - Why micropayments are more scalable with custodial solutions due to technical limitations. 32:31 - The role of decentralization in Cashu's future, especially given the involvement of custodians. 37:11 - How Cashu integrates with the Lightning Network to facilitate secure, private transactions. 48:40 - How Nostr can be used to prevent the centralization of DNS and what this means for Bitcoin. 54:17 - Technological innovations like atomic multi-hop payments and their significance. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Calle's X (Twitter) Account. Calle's Github. Calle's Nostr. Calle's Website. Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes here. Enjoy ad-free episodes when you subscribe to our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members. Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok. Check out our We Study Billionaires Starter Packs. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: River Toyota Range Rover SimpleMining TastyTrade Daloopa American Express The Bitcoin Way Fundrise USPS Found Onramp Facet Public Shopify Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm

On today’s episode, Kyle Grieve discusses an underrated book called “Warren Buffett’s Ground Rules” by Jeremy Miller, he’ll discuss how to avoid being taken advantage of by Mr. Market, how to maximize the effects of compounding, how Warren thinks about tracking investment performance, how Buffett aligned himself with his partners, why contrarianism is such a good trait in investing, the challenged of scaling capital and a whole lot more! IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 04:34 - How to think about the time lag between a businesses changing fundamentals and its market price 10:30 - The story that taught Warren Buffett about the magic of compounding 15:07 - Why avoiding frictional costs is so crucial to maximizing your ability to compound your money 35:25 - The five characteristics to avoid if you want to outperform the market 36:15 - The four investing buckets that Buffett invested in 40:04 - Warren's strategies for investing in generals, merger arbitrage, and controls 41:04 - Contrasting contrarianism and conservatism in investing and how to leverage it to make better investments 55:00 - Warren's early thoughts on concentration and diversification 59:28 - The two primary reasons scaling up capital can erode investment returns 1:03:24 - The importance of sticking to your investing principles and not dropping them just because other people are succeeding in unsustainable ways Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members. Buy Warren Buffett’s Ground Rules here. Read the Buffett Partnership Letters here. Follow Kyle on Twitter and LinkedIn. Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes here. Enjoy ad-free episodes when you subscribe to our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok. Check out our We Study Billionaires Starter Packs. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: River Toyota Range Rover SimpleMining TastyTrade Daloopa American Express The Bitcoin Way Fundrise USPS Found Onramp Facet Public Shopify HELP US OUT! Help us reach new listeners by leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! It takes less than 30 seconds, and really helps our show grow, which allows us to bring on even better guests for you all! Thank you – we really appreciate it! Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm

On today’s episode, Clay is joined by Richard Lawrence. Richard is the Founder and Executive Chairman of Overlook Investments, a leading value-oriented investment firm in Asia that he founded in 1991. Over a 30-year time period, Overlook compounded capital at 14.3% per year — a remarkable record of growth that is a testament to their consistent ability to find and invest in Asia’s best companies. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 01:53 - Why the 1980s was the most transformative period in Asia’s history. 04:03 - Key lessons that Richard learned from his father, who owned an investment firm in New York. 07:10 - Why Richard prefers to invest in the most simple businesses. 12:23 - What Richard learned from having his apartment ransacked after publicly calling out a management team his firm invested in. 13:17 - What was happening during the Asian financial crisis that made it an economic nightmare for businesses all throughout Asia? 22:33 - Why Richard regrets ever listening to Buffett’s advice on ignoring the broader macro environment when investing in great companies. 23:51 - How Richard helped Taiwan Semiconductor improve their capital allocation decisions. 38:55 - Why Richard generally prefers dividends over share buybacks. 42:24 - What led Richard to recommend TSMC’s stock to Warren Buffett? 44:33 - Why Overlook has started to bet big on China. 50:49 - Richard’s view on the current macro situation in China. 58:55 - The biggest misconceptions that US investors have with respect to China. 01:00:35 - How Jeremy Grantham influenced Richard to be more mindful about the environmental risks that lie ahead And so much more! Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members. Richard’s fund: Overlook Investments. Richard’s book: The Model. Book mentioned: The Economics of Climate Change. John Holdren’s annual presentation on climate change. Related Episode: Listen to WSB647: Value Investing Masterclass w/ Soo Chuen Tan, or watch the video. Follow Clay on Twitter. Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes here. Enjoy ad-free episodes when you subscribe to our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok. Check out our We Study Billionaires Starter Packs. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: River Toyota Range Rover SimpleMining TastyTrade Daloopa American Express The Bitcoin Way Fundrise USPS Found Onramp Facet Public Shopify HELP US OUT! Help us reach new listeners by leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! It takes less than 30 seconds, and really helps our show grow, which allows us to bring on even better guests for you all! Thank you – we really appreciate it! Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm

In this episode, Matthew Mežinskis shares insights from his 6 years of research on base money trends, inflation vs. deflation, and the growth of Bitcoin. We delve into historical examples like Kublai Khan, examine the impact of population growth, and explore why central bank actions now face greater scrutiny. Mežinskis also explains why he views CBDCs as mere imitations of Bitcoin's success and sheds light on Bitcoin’s long-term growth potential. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 02:37 - What "base money" is and its current trends in the global economy. 05:17 - Why people are scrutinizing central banks more now than in past decades. 21:03 - How Bitcoin’s compound annual growth rate compares to traditional assets. 31:15 - The role of population growth in monetary trends. 35:08 - The potential impact of Bitcoin adoption on the global economy. 38:59 - Bitcoin’s supply dynamics during price stability and what that signals for the future. 43:03 - Why Matthew refers to CBDCs as "LARPing" on Bitcoin’s success. Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Matthew's X (Twitter) Account. Matthew’s Website: Porkopolis.io Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes here. Enjoy ad-free episodes when you subscribe to our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members. Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok. Check out our We Study Billionaires Starter Packs. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: River Toyota Range Rover SimpleMining TastyTrade Daloopa American Express The Bitcoin Way Fundrise USPS Found Onramp Facet Public Shopify Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm

In today's episode, Stig Brodersen speaks to Tobias Carlisle and Hari Ramachandra. Stig only owns five individual stocks, and in this episode, he outlines why Betsson is one of them. Hari’s pick, Nintendo, is at an attractive spot in the console cycle, and Tobias pitches Virtu, a value stock trading at an appealing valuation.  IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 02:04 - Why Toby has invested in Virtu Financial (Ticker on NASDAQ: VIRT). 13:23 - The bear case for Virtu, including a discussion of whether their service is superior. 24:44 - Why Hari is bullish on Nintendo (Ticker on the Japanese Stock Exchange: 7974). 26:19 - The bear case of Nintendo, including their valuation.  43:14 - Stig’s bull case is for Betsson (Ticker on the Swedish Stock Exchange: BETS).  55:56 - The bear case for Betsson, including their exposure to Turkey. Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members. Listen to Mastermind Discussion Q2 2024 – TIP632 or watch the video. Tune in to the Mastermind Discussion Q1 2024 or watch the video. Listen to Mastermind Discussion Q4 2023 – TIP586 or watch the video. Tune in to the Mastermind Discussion Q3 2023 – TIP576 or watch the video. Listen to Mastermind Discussion Q2 2023 – TIP557 or watch the video. Tune in to Mastermind Discussion Q1 2023 – TIP528 or watch the video. Stig Brodersen’s portfolio and return.  Tobias Carlisle's podcast, The Acquirers Podcast Tobias Carlisle's ETF, ZIG. Tobias Carlisle's ETF, Deep. Tobias Carlisle's book, The Acquirer's Multiple – read reviews of this book. Tobias Carlisle's Acquirer's Multiple stock screener: AcquirersMultiple.com. Tweet directly to Tobias Carlisle. Hari's Blog: BitsBusiness.com Tweet directly to Hari. Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes here. Enjoy ad-free episodes when you subscribe to our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok. Check out our We Study Billionaires Starter Packs. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: River Toyota Range Rover SimpleMining TastyTrade Daloopa American Express The Bitcoin Way Fundrise USPS Found Onramp Facet Public Shopify HELP US OUT! Help us reach new listeners by leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! It takes less than 30 seconds, and really helps our show grow, which allows us to bring on even better guests for you all! Thank you – we really appreciate it! Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm

On today’s episode, Clay is joined by Shree Viswanathan for a stock deep dive on Hermès. Hermès is a luxury goods manufacturer renowned for its high-quality craftsmanship. The brand is known for its iconic products, such as the Birkin and Kelly bags, silk scarves, and equestrian-inspired items. Since the IPO in 1993, shares of Hermès have compounded at 20.6% (excluding dividends), while the S&P 500 had a total return of just 10.4%.  Shree Viswanathan is the founder and portfolio manager of SVN Capital. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 02:38 - A business overview of Hermès. 10:28 - Examples of Hermès thinking exceptionally long-term in their business strategy. 30:16 - The attempted takeover of Bernard Arnault. 37:59 - The strength of Hermès’ moat. 56:01 - The growth opportunities ahead for Hermès and the luxury industry more broadly. 01:03:22 - How Hermès approaches capital allocation. 01:14:15 - Shree’s thoughts on Hermès’ valuation. 01:29:51 - Risks that investors should monitor for Hermès. And so much more! Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members. Shree’s fund: SVN Capital. Follow Shree on Twitter. Best Anchor Stocks write-ups on Hermès. Books mentioned: 100 Baggers, The Founder’s Mentality, The Luxury Strategy. Stewart Brand’s seminar on long-term thinking. Howard Marks’ podcast with Morgan House. Related Episode: WSB585: Concentrated Value Investing w/ Shree Viswanathan. Mentioned Episode: WSB645: The King of Luxury w/ Christian Billinger. Follow Clay on Twitter.  Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes here. Enjoy ad-free episodes when you subscribe to our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok. Check out our We Study Billionaires Starter Packs. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: River Toyota Range Rover SimpleMining TastyTrade Daloopa American Express The Bitcoin Way Fundrise USPS Found Onramp Facet Public Shopify HELP US OUT! Help us reach new listeners by leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! It takes less than 30 seconds, and really helps our show grow, which allows us to bring on even better guests for you all! Thank you – we really appreciate it! Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm

This episode covers key real estate market trends amid rising inflation and interest rates, particularly in city centers. We discuss the markdown of commercial properties, the impact on rental vs. ownership rates, and regional pricing variations. The conversation also explores how Bitcoin can serve as collateral for real estate development, acting as a hedge against inflation, and the potential of Bitcoin-backed loans. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 02:08 - How rising inflation impacts real estate, particularly in city centers. 03:12 - The effect of higher inflation on CAPEX and operational expenses for developers. 05:08 - Key reasons for the markdown of commercial real estate and its potential evolution. 08:42 - Predictions for rental rates vs. ownership rates in a high-interest environment. 13:15 - Regional variations in real estate pricing and how they affect investment strategies. 19:35 - How Bitcoin can serve as a hedge against inflation in real estate development. 27:38 - The potential for Bitcoin to protect against property confiscation. 33:59 - The benefits of using Bitcoin as collateral versus traditional assets. 34:22 - How Bitcoin-backed loans differ in terms of risk and structure from traditional real estate financing. 45:40 - The future of Bitcoin as a standard asset class for real estate collateral. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Leon's X (Twitter) Account. Leon on Nostr. Leon's Newsletter. Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes here. Enjoy ad-free episodes when you subscribe to our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members. Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok. Check out our We Study Billionaires Starter Packs. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: River Toyota Range Rover SimpleMining TastyTrade Daloopa American Express The Bitcoin Way Fundrise USPS Found Onramp Facet Public Shopify Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm

On today’s episode, Kyle Grieve discusses the importance of simplicity and understanding for investment success, why you can succeed in investing while being wrong often, cloning characteristics too many investors follow that should be avoided to improve investing success, the significant differences in analyzing large and small businesses, how to treat stock tips with caution to avoid risky investments, why separating your investments into subtypes can be a helpful investing tool, and a whole lot more! IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 03:44 - Why investing in things that you understand well is still such a big competitive advantage in investing. 04:59 - The vital interplay between fundamentals, momentum, value, and price. 11:18 - How to succeed in investing while being dead wrong 40% of the time. 16:12 - Why market timing is one of the quickest ways to decrease returns. 18:18 - The crucial connection of contrarianism and patience that Peter says makes a successful investor. 21:05 - The significant differences in analyzing small businesses compared to larger businesses. 31:34 - Why you should look to market pricing to find great opportunities and not to assess performance. 32:45 - How you should treat stock tips. 37:05 - 13 unconventional characteristics of outstanding investments. 52:51 - Lynch's six investment types, and why delineating them was important. And so much more! Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members. Buy One Up On Wall Street here. Follow Kyle on Twitter and LinkedIn. Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes here. Enjoy ad-free episodes when you subscribe to our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok. Check out our We Study Billionaires Starter Packs. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: River Toyota Range Rover SimpleMining TastyTrade Daloopa American Express The Bitcoin Way Fundrise USPS Found Onramp Facet Public Shopify HELP US OUT! Help us reach new listeners by leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! It takes less than 30 seconds, and really helps our show grow, which allows us to bring on even better guests for you all! Thank you – we really appreciate it! Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm

On today’s episode, Clay shares the most important lessons he’s learned from Morgan Housel. Morgan Housel is a partner at The Collaborative Fund. He's the New York Times Bestselling author of The Psychology of Money and Same As Ever. His books have sold over 4.5 million copies and have been translated into more than 50 languages. He also serves on the board of directors at Markel. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 01:24 - Why the best story wins. 09:35 - Why the biggest risk is the one nobody sees coming.  23:03 - The seduction of pessimism and why it pays to be an optimist. 27:18 - The importance of understanding ‘enough’. 44:42 - The importance of patience and investing with a long time horizon. 52:34 - The impact of debt.  And so much more! Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members. Morgan’s books: The Psychology of Money & Same as Ever. Morgan's podcast on debt with Howard Mark. Related Episode: Listen to TIP602: Same as Ever w/ Morgan Housel, or watch the video. Related Episode: Listen to TIP351: The Psychology of Money w/ Morgan Housel, or watch the video. Mentioned Episode: RWH016: The Best of the Best w/ Francois Rochon. Mentioned Episode: RWH013: Move Slow, Win Big w/ Thomas Russo. Mentioned Episode: TIP559: Mastering the Market Cycle w/ Howard Marks. Follow Clay on Twitter. Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes here. Enjoy ad-free episodes when you subscribe to our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok. Check out our We Study Billionaires Starter Packs. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: River Toyota Range Rover SimpleMining TastyTrade Daloopa American Express The Bitcoin Way Fundrise USPS Found Onramp Facet Public Shopify HELP US OUT! Help us reach new listeners by leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! It takes less than 30 seconds, and really helps our show grow, which allows us to bring on even better guests for you all! Thank you – we really appreciate it! Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm