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In this episode of The Grant Williams Podcast, I welcome my dear friend Rick Rule into the studio for a wide-ranging discussion about commodities, capital allocation, and the kind of opportunities that emerge when patience meets deep industry knowledge. Drawing on decades of experience in the resource sector, Rick explains why he believes the fundamental case for commodities remains compelling despite years of investor neglect. From copper and oil to inflation, monetary instability, and the lessons of previous commodity cycles, our conversation explores the forces driving supply shortages and why many investors continue to underestimate how difficult and time-consuming it is to bring new production online. Along the way, Rick also shares his thoughts on speculation, risk management, and the importance of understanding not just what you own, but why you own it. Every episode of the Grant Williams podcast, including This Week In Doom, The End Game, The Super Terrific Happy Hour, The Narrative Game, Kaos Theory, Shifts Happen and The Hundred Year Pivot, is available to Copper and Silver Tier subscribers at my website www.Grant-Williams.com. Copper Tier subscribers get access to all podcasts, while members of the Silver Tier get both the podcasts and my monthly newsletter, Things That Make You Go Hmmm…
Watch the full episode on YOUTUBE! Gordy has been recognised by the King (not Wally Lewis, King Charles), or one of the King's many minions anyway, so we're all about celebrating that this week. We talk about the weekend that was, the Super Netball, the NSW Senior State Titles, the No Dribble Live Event at Penrith and Cath is using Things That Make You Go Hmmm to deal with some family business. Fair enough. Tickets are on sale for our Grand Final Eve event now - get your tickets HERE. Numbers are strictly limited. We're right in the city this year - Collins Street. No ticket sales at the door. Friday 3 July 5pm - 7:30pm. Some food, some drink, some prizes, some FAB guests and a whole lot of fun. Don't miss out. The Valour Dribblers Tipping Comp is coming to a head! This exciting season of netball has delivered an even more exciting season of tipping. Don't forget, if you purchase more than $30 from the Valour website before 11:59pm on Sunday 14 June you could win the Swifts, GIANTS or Thunderbirds signed supporter prize pack.- Must enter GIANTSFAN, SWIFTSFAN, TBIRDSFAN at checkout.- Each prize pack is valued at $350 and includes a signed dress, a scarf and an accessory.Shop at https://www.valoursport.com.au/ Big thanks to Valour, Buffalo Vale Distillery, Come Alive!, Fruchocs, and fab Dribblers Nichole and Marilyn for the giveaways at our Live Event. And while we're at it - please follow us at our new Instagram account @no.dribble.official It's a netball podcast, but it's so much more. Listen to the No Dribble Hottest Not Quite 100 on Spotify If you enjoyed this episode - FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE to No Dribble, share with a fellow 'Netty Nut' and shoot us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of The Grant Williams Podcast, I'm joined by author Dominic Frisby for a conversation that is equal parts monetary history, philosophy, and comedy. Best known to many as a comedian, writer, and commentator, Dominic brings a rare ability to explain complex financial ideas with clarity, humour, and perspective. The discussion traces his journey from trying to finance a West End musical to becoming one of the most recognisable voices in the world of gold and sound money. Along the way, we explore why gold continues to exert such a powerful hold over the human imagination, what its enduring appeal reveals about the nature of money itself, and why the debate over gold remains as relevant today as it was thousands of years ago. Every episode of the Grant Williams podcast, including This Week In Doom, The End Game, The Super Terrific Happy Hour, The Narrative Game, Kaos Theory, Shifts Happen and The Hundred Year Pivot, is available to Copper and Silver Tier subscribers at my website www.Grant-Williams.com. Copper Tier subscribers get access to all podcasts, while members of the Silver Tier get both the podcasts and my monthly newsletter, Things That Make You Go Hmmm…
In this episode of The Grant Williams Podcast, Brendan Ballou returns for a fascinating and deeply important conversation about the rise of forced arbitration and the quiet transformation of the American legal system. Brendan explains how what began as a narrow mechanism for resolving commercial disputes has evolved into a vast private justice system that increasingly shields corporations from public accountability. Through examples ranging from hidden cellphone fees to wrongful-death cases, the discussion explores how decades of court decisions have steadily weakened consumers' and workers' ability to challenge powerful institutions—particularly when harms are individually small but collectively enormous. Along the way, he lays out why this matters far beyond the courtroom, touching on incentives, transparency, corporate power, and the broader erosion of trust in public institutions. Every episode of the Grant Williams podcast, including This Week In Doom, The End Game, The Super Terrific Happy Hour, The Narrative Game, Kaos Theory, Shifts Happen and The Hundred Year Pivot, is available to Copper and Silver Tier subscribers at my website www.Grant-Williams.com. Copper Tier subscribers get access to all podcasts, while members of the Silver Tier get both the podcasts and my monthly newsletter, Things That Make You Go Hmmm…
In this episode of The Grant Williams Podcast, I welcome my good mate Dave Dredge of Convex Strategies for a fascinating conversation about fragility, portfolio construction, and why so many traditional investment frameworks are no longer fit for purpose. Using everything from London Tube strikes to Mandelbrot's work on volatility clustering, Dave explains why markets should be understood not as stable systems occasionally disrupted by shocks, but as inherently fragile structures where hidden stresses build quietly over time before suddenly erupting. At the heart of our discussion is the “total portfolio approach”—a growing institutional framework that focuses less on the standalone return of individual assets and more on how each position contributes to the resilience, correlation profile, and survival of the portfolio as a whole in an increasingly unstable world. Every episode of the Grant Williams podcast, including This Week In Doom, The End Game, The Super Terrific Happy Hour, The Narrative Game, Kaos Theory, Shifts Happen and The Hundred Year Pivot, is available to Copper and Silver Tier subscribers at my website www.Grant-Williams.com. Copper Tier subscribers get access to all podcasts, while members of the Silver Tier get both the podcasts and my monthly newsletter, Things That Make You Go Hmmm…
In this episode of The Grant Williams Podcast, I reconnect with Jawad Mian for a deeply thoughtful conversation that moves seamlessly between markets, personal evolution, and the challenge of building an intellectually honest life in an increasingly noisy world. Jawad reflects on his decision to leave Dubai and return to Toronto, explaining how the move forced him to rethink not only where he wanted to live, but also the kind of person and investor he wanted to become. What emerges is a discussion about rhythm, reflection, and the importance of creating enough mental and emotional space to think clearly in a world dominated by speed, outrage, and constant distraction. Along the way, we trace the origins and growth of Stray Reflections, the role of community and conversation in shaping ideas, the importance of remaining flexible, curious, and humble when navigating both markets and life itself and apply all that knowledge and understanding to today's wild markets – particularly the AI trade and the rocketship that is South Korea's KOSPI index. Every episode of the Grant Williams podcast, including This Week In Doom, The End Game, The Super Terrific Happy Hour, The Narrative Game, Kaos Theory, Shifts Happen and The Hundred Year Pivot, is available to Copper and Silver Tier subscribers at my website www.Grant-Williams.com. Copper Tier subscribers get access to all podcasts, while members of the Silver Tier get both the podcasts and my monthly newsletter, Things That Make You Go Hmmm…
In this episode of The Grant Williams Podcast, I welcome my old friend, and veteran copper analyst Simon Hunt for a sweeping conversation that connects the war in Iran to supply chains, commodities, monetary power, and the future of the global order. Speaking from his home in Dubai, Simon describes a city transformed almost overnight by the conflict before widening the lens to argue that the struggle over Iran is ultimately about far more than the Middle East. From BRICS strategy and copper shortages to wartime economics, gold-backed currencies, and the long-term weakening of the dollar system, Simon lays out what is most definitely a non-consensus and deeply interconnected framework for understanding a world moving steadily toward geopolitical and financial fragmentation. Every episode of the Grant Williams podcast, including This Week In Doom, The End Game, The Super Terrific Happy Hour, The Narrative Game, Kaos Theory, Shifts Happen and The Hundred Year Pivot, is available to Copper and Silver Tier subscribers at my website www.Grant-Williams.com. Copper Tier subscribers get access to all podcasts, while members of the Silver Tier get both the podcasts and my monthly newsletter, Things That Make You Go Hmmm…
Stijn Schmitz welcomes Grant Williams to the show. Grant Williams is Financial Advisor, Portfolio & Strategy Advisor, and a Co-Founder of Real Vision. In this wide-ranging discussion, Williams explores the potential transformation of the global monetary system, highlighting significant shifts in geopolitical and economic dynamics. He argues that the world is experiencing a fundamental reordering of monetary power, with the US dollar’s global dominance potentially eroding due to factors like sanctions, increasing government debt, and diminishing international trust. Williams suggests that gold could emerge as a critical stabilizing asset during this transition, potentially serving as a temporary anchor for a new monetary system. He emphasizes that countries are increasingly losing confidence in the US dollar, with many gradually reducing their dollar reserves and turning to alternative assets like gold. This trend isn’t necessarily a deliberate choice, but a natural response to systemic uncertainties. The conversation delves into the concept of a “fourth turning” – a generational framework that suggests periodic massive societal transformations. Williams sees the current global environment as consistent with this model, characterized by significant economic and geopolitical upheaval. He believes we’re transitioning from an era of virtual financial abstractions to a world focused on tangible assets and real value. Regarding investment strategies, Williams recommends a patient approach to commodities. He suggests focusing on essential resources like oil, copper, and other critical minerals, noting that we’re likely entering a long-term commodity bull market. He advises investors to conduct thorough research, understand commodity dynamics, and be prepared for a potentially slower, more deliberate investment landscape. Williams also cautions against complacency, arguing that the era of guaranteed government bailouts and easy monetary policies may be ending. He encourages investors to re-examine their assumptions, be open to new perspectives, and recognize that historical investment strategies might not work in this emerging economic environment. Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:01:02 – Monetary Order Shifts 00:05:25 – Commodity Disruptions Impact 00:10:45 – Bailout Trust Erosion 00:13:49 – Gold Performance Analysis 00:16:31 – Global Reserve Changes 00:22:00 – Gold Standard Revival 00:24:10 – Geopolitical Considerations 00:27:00 – Gold & Fiat Printing 00:29:31 – Fourth Turning Cycles 00:35:45 – Commodity Investment Strategies 00:42:00 – Patience in Bull Cycles 00:44:10 – Commodities Outperformance 00:48:33 – North America Resource Risks 00:52:56 – Concluding Thoughts Guest Links: Website: https://grant-williams.com Website: https://vongreyerz.gold/ X: https://x.com/ttmygh Grant Williams, much to his dismay, has logged over 35 years in finance. During that time, he's lived and worked in seven major financial centres from London to Sydney, building the kind of network that many others can only dream about. He began his career in the Japanese equity market in the mid-1980s, before a three-year posting to Tokyo ensured he had a ringside seat as the twin bubbles in equities and real estate burst simultaneously and spectacularly at the end of 1989. After a short stint back in London, Grant relocated once again, this time to New York, where he spent 7 years. Subsequent postings have taken him to Hong Kong, Sydney, Singapore, and the Cayman Islands. Currently, he is a senior advisor to Von Greyerz in Switzerland, and a portfolio and strategy advisor to Vulpes Investment Management in Singapore. Back in 2014, Grant's ambition to bring the most intelligent, engaging, and original people in finance to a wider audience led him to co-found Real Vision, an on-demand internet-based financial media platform. Grant's twin Real Vision interview series, In Conversation With… and On The Road raised the bar for financial content – engaging and educating viewers in equal measure and helping them learn the secrets behind a group of extraordinary investors' success. Long before Real Vision, however, Grant was guiding people around the fringes of finance with his regular newsletter, Things That Make You Go Hmmm…, a publication which, from humble beginnings as a daily note to a few friends and colleagues, has grown into one of the most widely-read financial publications in the world.
In this episode of The Grant Williams Podcast, I welcome David Leiter for a lively and highly practical conversation about his new book, Stop Making Stupid Investments: 7 Rules to Avoid the Hype and Build Real Wealth. David traces the unlikely path from guitar-obsessed kid and struggling salesman to Credit Suisse banker, Queens real-estate investor, and ultimately author of a book designed to help people avoid the traps he has seen ruin investors again and again. From dot-com mania and crypto yield schemes to Wall Street's talent for repackaging risk under more appealing names, David lays out a refreshingly plain-spoken framework built around cash flows, downside risk, emotional discipline, and one beautifully simple maxim: “math is the enemy of bullshit.” Every episode of the Grant Williams podcast, including This Week In Doom, The End Game, The Super Terrific Happy Hour, The Narrative Game, Kaos Theory, Shifts Happen and The Hundred Year Pivot, is available to Copper and Silver Tier subscribers at my website www.Grant-Williams.com. Copper Tier subscribers get access to all podcasts, while members of the Silver Tier get both the podcasts and my monthly newsletter, Things That Make You Go Hmmm…
In the latest episode of The Grant Williams Podcast, I welcome Danielle DiMartino Booth back for a wide-ranging conversation about a macro backdrop that feels increasingly detached from the official story. Danielle explains why consumer sentiment—particularly rising expectations of unemployment—is flashing a far darker signal than headline labour data suggests, and why she believes the average household is under far more pressure than policymakers are willing to admit. From hidden weakness in the job market to the spread of gambling, speculation, and buy now, pay later behaviour, our discussion paints a picture of an economy held together by coping mechanisms, financial stress, and a deepening sense that something important is missing beneath the surface. Every episode of the Grant Williams podcast, including This Week In Doom, The End Game, The Super Terrific Happy Hour, The Narrative Game, Kaos Theory, Shifts Happen and The Hundred Year Pivot, is available to Copper and Silver Tier subscribers at my website www.Grant-Williams.com. Copper Tier subscribers get access to all podcasts, while members of the Silver Tier get both the podcasts and my monthly newsletter, Things That Make You Go Hmmm…
Grant Williams has spent more than 35 years in global finance across seven major financial centers, from London to Sydney. He had a front-row seat to Japan's late-1980s bubble and its dramatic collapse, and later worked across New York, Hong Kong, Singapore, and beyond. Grant co-founded Real Vision to bring the most thoughtful voices in investing to a broader audience, and he's also the longtime author of Things That Make You Go Hmmm…, one of the world's most widely read financial newsletters. Today, he serves as a senior advisor to Von Greyerz and a portfolio and strategy advisor to Vulpes Investment Management. On this episode of the Elevate Podcast, Grant joined host Robert Glazer for a fascinating conversation about lessons he learned in high-stakes finance, universal leadership philosophies, and more. Thank you to the sponsors of The Elevate Podcast Shopify: shopify.com/elevate Masterclass: masterclass.com/elevate Framer: framer.com/elevate Indeed: indeed.com/elevate Notion: notion.com/elevate Blinkist: blinkist.com/elevate QuickBooks: quickbooks.com/billpay Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode of The Grant Williams Podcast, I'm joined once again by Marvin Barth to unpack a rapidly shifting geopolitical and monetary landscape through the lens of the superb recent piece he published titled “Alea Iacta Est”—the die is cast. Marvin argues that once the United States and Israel crossed the threshold into open confrontation with Iran, the strategic calculus for all players changed irreversibly. From the distinction between Iran as a nation and its ruling regime to the broader implications for China, Europe, and the global financial system, the conversation weaves together geopolitics, currency dynamics, and investor positioning in a world increasingly defined by fragmentation and high-stakes decision-making. Every episode of the Grant Williams podcast, including This Week In Doom, The End Game, The Super Terrific Happy Hour, The Narrative Game, Kaos Theory, Shifts Happen and The Hundred Year Pivot, is available to Copper and Silver Tier subscribers at my website www.Grant-Williams.com. Copper Tier subscribers get access to all podcasts, while members of the Silver Tier get both the podcasts and my monthly newsletter, Things That Make You Go Hmmm…
In this episode of The Grant Williams Podcast, Grant is joined by David Murrin for a sweeping and provocative discussion about the structural forces shaping today's geopolitical landscape. David argues that current conflicts—from Ukraine to the Middle East—are not isolated crises, but manifestations of a long-term power transition from a declining US-led order to a rising, strategically coordinated China. Framed through his concept of a 100-year “war cycle,” our conversation explores how modern warfare, technological asymmetry, and internal Western fragmentation are converging to create a far more dangerous and unpredictable global environment than most investors or policymakers are prepared for. Every episode of the Grant Williams podcast, including This Week In Doom, The End Game, The Super Terrific Happy Hour, The Narrative Game, Kaos Theory, Shifts Happen and The Hundred Year Pivot, is available to Copper and Silver Tier subscribers at my website www.Grant-Williams.com. Copper Tier subscribers get access to all podcasts, while members of the Silver Tier get both the podcasts and my monthly newsletter, Things That Make You Go Hmmm…
In this episode of The Grant Williams Podcast, I'm joined by Variant Perception's Tian Yang for a sweeping discussion of what he calls a “late-cycle macro, early-stage regime shift.” Tian argues that the global economy is pivoting away from efficiency and toward sovereignty, as great powers prioritise control of supply chains, technology, and industrial capacity. Drawing parallels to McKinley, Roosevelt, FDR, and Eisenhower, he explains why state-driven investment, industrial policy, and fiscal dominance are becoming permanent features of the economic landscape. From AI-driven melt-up dynamics in markets to gold's role as a geopolitical hedge, Tian lays out a framework for navigating a world where governments are increasingly shaping the direction—and outcomes—of economic growth. Every episode of the Grant Williams podcast, including This Week In Doom, The End Game, The Super Terrific Happy Hour, The Narrative Game, Kaos Theory, Shifts Happen and The Hundred Year Pivot, is available to Copper and Silver Tier subscribers at my website www.Grant-Williams.com. Copper Tier subscribers get access to all podcasts, while members of the Silver Tier get both the podcasts and my monthly newsletter, Things That Make You Go Hmmm…
With the recent volatility in precious metals raising an inordinate amount of questions (and generating an even greater amount of hot takes and opinions from let's just say ‘commentators who are relatively inexperienced in the idiosyncrasies of gold and silver markets'), it felt appropriate to have a conversation with Simon Mikhailovich – a man who has not only been involved in precious metals for some considerable time, but who is also as sound and as savvy a commentator as you'll find and who brings a unique perspective to his views that's rooted in both a wealth of experience and balanced, objective analysis. This is a wide-angle conversation about why gold matters—not as a trade, but as protection in a world built on promises.A much more useful approach in times like these. Every episode of the Grant Williams podcast, including This Week In Doom, The End Game, The Super Terrific Happy Hour, The Narrative Game, Kaos Theory, Shifts Happen and The Hundred Year Pivot, is available to Copper and Silver Tier subscribers at my website www.Grant-Williams.com. Copper Tier subscribers get access to all podcasts, while members of the Silver Tier get both the podcasts and my monthly newsletter, Things That Make You Go Hmmm…
In this episode of The Grant Williams Podcast, I'm joined by Rabobank's Michael Every for a provocative exploration of why the post-Cold War liberal world order is breaking down — and what may replace it. Michael argues that decades of hyper-market economics hollowed out America's industrial and military base, and that Trump's project represents a radical attempt to reverse that trajectory by fusing national security and economic policy. Drawing on deep historical parallels with the collapse of the Soviet Union, he sets out his ‘reverse Gorbachev' thesis: an effort to impose a form of capitalism with a national-security face, subordinating markets to strategic necessity, elevating the Treasury over the Federal Reserve, and accepting higher inflation, heavier state intervention, and intensified political conflict at home and abroad in order to rebuild power and resilience. Every episode of the Grant Williams podcast, including This Week In Doom, The End Game, The Super Terrific Happy Hour, The Narrative Game, Kaos Theory, Shifts Happen and The Hundred Year Pivot, is available to Copper and Silver Tier subscribers at my website www.Grant-Williams.com. Copper Tier subscribers get access to all podcasts, while members of the Silver Tier get both the podcasts and my monthly newsletter, Things That Make You Go Hmmm…
In this episode of The Hundred Year Pivot, Demetri and I are joined by geopolitical strategist Kamran Bokhari for a sweeping, historically grounded exploration of how Iran arrived at its present moment of instability—and where it may be heading next. Kamran traces Iran's modern political evolution from Qajar Persia through the Pahlavi monarchy, the 1953 Mosaddegh coup, and the 1979 Islamic Revolution, explaining how the regime's dual-military structure—split between the regular army and the IRGC—was forged in war and later transformed into a vehicle for political and economic dominance. From Iran's revolutionary ideology and fear of encirclement to the rise and possible unraveling of its proxy network, the conversation builds toward a sober assessment of today's protests, currency collapse, and internal decay—arguing that while the Islamic Republic may be weakening in unprecedented ways, the path forward is likely to be turbulent, uncertain, and region-shaping rather than clean or sudden. Every episode of the Grant Williams podcast, including This Week In Doom, The End Game, The Super Terrific Happy Hour, The Narrative Game, Kaos Theory, Shifts Happen and The Hundred Year Pivot, is available to Copper and Silver Tier subscribers at my website www.Grant-Williams.com. Copper Tier subscribers get access to all podcasts, while members of the Silver Tier get both the podcasts and my monthly newsletter, Things That Make You Go Hmmm…
Demetri and I welcome journalist and author Brian Winter to The Hundred Year Pivot to discuss the recent events in Venezuela and where they fit into the upheaval coming at us from seemingly every direction. Brian is the editor-in-chief of Americas Quarterly and a seasoned analyst of Latin American politics and his balanced perspective is a welcome antidote to the unbridled certainty about the future that seems to have erupted since Maduro's extradition/kidnap. We discuss the finer details of Venezuelan politics, what likely happens next, other key potential flashpoints in Latin America as well as the surprising resurgence of right-wing politics across a continent with a history of tending very consistently towards the other extreme of the political spectrum. Every episode of the Grant Williams podcast, including This Week In Doom, The End Game, The Super Terrific Happy Hour, The Narrative Game, Kaos Theory, Shifts Happen and The Hundred Year Pivot, is available to Copper and Silver Tier subscribers at my website www.Grant-Williams.com. Copper Tier subscribers get access to all podcasts, while members of the Silver Tier get both the podcasts and my monthly newsletter, Things That Make You Go Hmmm…
In this episode of The Grant Williams Podcast, I'm joined by Dr. John Bosetti, MD, an eye surgeon who has dedicated his career to tackling one of the most devastating—and most solvable—health crises in the developing world: preventable blindness. Dr. Bosetti recounts how a life running a successful ophthalmology practice in Napa, California gave way to a mission in Sub-Saharan Africa after witnessing first-hand the scale of untreated cataracts and the limits of short-term medical missions. What followed was a bold plan to build local capacity through Eye Surgeons International—creating world-class training, infrastructure, and sustainability to restore sight, dignity, and economic vitality to millions of people who have been left behind by global healthcare systems. What better way to start the new year than with a profoundly moving conversation that offers hope to thousands and provides an opportunity for us to give back? Happy New Year everyone! Every episode of the Grant Williams podcast, including This Week In Doom, The End Game, The Super Terrific Happy Hour, The Narrative Game, Kaos Theory, Shifts Happen and The Hundred Year Pivot, is available to Copper and Silver Tier subscribers at my website www.Grant-Williams.com. Copper Tier subscribers get access to all podcasts, while members of the Silver Tier get both the podcasts and my monthly newsletter, Things That Make You Go Hmmm…
In this episode of The Grant Williams Podcast, I welcome Diana Choyleva, Chief Economist at Enodo Economics, for a rigorous unpacking of what ‘de-dollarisation' really means—and what it doesn't. Moving beyond the familiar extremes of “the dollar is finished” versus “the dollar is untouchable,” Diana explains how China is methodically building an alternative financial infrastructure centred on the digital yuan and modern payment rails. The issue, she argues, is not oil being priced in dollars, but how energy is paid for and how those dollars are recycled. From Saudi Arabia's pivotal role to the quiet technological arms race in cross-border payments, this is a masterclass in how currency, geopolitics, and technology are converging to reshape the global monetary order far faster than most realise. Every episode of the Grant Williams podcast, including This Week In Doom, The End Game, The Super Terrific Happy Hour, The Narrative Game, Kaos Theory, Shifts Happen and The Hundred Year Pivot, is available to Copper and Silver Tier subscribers at my website www.Grant-Williams.com. Copper Tier subscribers get access to all podcasts, while members of the Silver Tier get both the podcasts and my monthly newsletter, Things That Make You Go Hmmm…
n the latest episode of The End Game, Bill and I welcome Gerard Minack for a masterclass in macro perspective and market realism. Gerard, founder of Minack Advisors, dissects the current investment landscape—where AI euphoria collides with fiscal fragility and complacent bond markets. Drawing on historical parallels to the late 1990s tech bubble, he explains why today's optimism may mask structural risks: stretched valuations, rising deficits, and a world growing comfortable with unsustainable debt dynamics. The conversation spans AI's commercial limits, the growing strain on fiscal and monetary policy, and gold's curious role as both hedge and mirror of uncertainty, offering a sharp, grounded assessment of what the end game may truly look like for global markets. Every episode of the Grant Williams podcast, including This Week In Doom, The End Game, The Super Terrific Happy Hour, The Narrative Game, Kaos Theory, Shifts Happen and The Hundred Year Pivot, is available to Copper and Silver Tier subscribers at my website www.Grant-Williams.com. Copper Tier subscribers get access to all podcasts, while members of the Silver Tier get both the podcasts and my monthly newsletter, Things That Make You Go Hmmm…
In this latest episode of The Hundred Year Pivot, Demetri Kofinas and I are joined by Peter Atwater, adjunct professor at William & Mary and author of The Confidence Map: From Chaos to Clarity. Together we explore Peter's groundbreaking framework for understanding how confidence shapes behaviour, societies, and markets through four emotional quadrants: the comfort zone, the stress centre, the launch pad, and the passenger seat. What begins as a psychological model quickly expands into a sweeping reflection on generational fragility, social media conformity, and the dangerous imbalance of a world where too few people feel in control of their own lives—and where the next shift in collective mood could redefine politics, finance, and community itself. Every episode of the Grant Williams podcast, including This Week In Doom, The End Game, The Super Terrific Happy Hour, The Narrative Game, Kaos Theory, Shifts Happen and The Hundred Year Pivot, is available to Copper and Silver Tier subscribers at my website www.Grant-Williams.com. Copper Tier subscribers get access to all podcasts, while members of the Silver Tier get both the podcasts and my monthly newsletter, Things That Make You Go Hmmm…
In this episode of The Grant Williams Podcast, I welcome my old mate Ned Naylor-Leyland, long-time precious-metals fund manager, for a detailed discussion on the shifting dynamics of gold, silver, and the mining sector. Ned argues that gold has decisively emerged from a 44-year bear market against Treasuries to reclaim its role as the world's true risk-free asset, signalling the start of a genuine, structural bull market. He outlines why silver—still lagging behind gold—may soon explode higher, driven by surging industrial demand, physical shortages, and growing Indian appetite, before turning to the extraordinary profitability now building within mining equities. The result is a conversation that reframes precious metals not as relics of the past, but as vital assets in a new monetary era. Every episode of the Grant Williams podcast, including This Week In Doom, The End Game, The Super Terrific Happy Hour, The Narrative Game, Kaos Theory, Shifts Happen and The Hundred Year Pivot, is available to Copper and Silver Tier subscribers at my website www.Grant-Williams.com. Copper Tier subscribers get access to all podcasts, while members of the Silver Tier get both the podcasts and my monthly newsletter, Things That Make You Go Hmmm…
This is one from the vault of killer perspectives from the previous Rise Up With Dragon podcast. Is there a similarity between that if ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE and that of the HUMAN INTELLIGENCE? Let's continue down the rabbit hole of consciousness and get the skinny on what it is and where it comes from. We might not be as cool as you thought. Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast. ►Follow the Dr. JC Doornick and the Makes Sense Academy: Instagram: / drjcdoornick Facebook: / makessensepodcast YouTube: / drjcdoornick These episodes get edited and cleaned up for the MAKES SENSE with Dr. JC Doornick PODCAST for your listening pleasure. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE/RATE/REVIEW & SHARE. FOLLOW the NEW Podcast - You will find a "Follow" button on the top right. This will enable the podcast software to notify you when a new episode is released each week. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/makes-sense-with-dr-jc-doornick/id1730954168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1WHfKWDDReMtrGFz4kkZs9?si=09e1725487d6484e Podcast Affiliates: Kwik Learning: Many people ask me where I get all these topics for almost 15 years? I have learned to read at nearly 4 times the speed with 10 times the retention from Kwik Learning. Learn how to learn and earn with Jim Kwik. Get his program at a special discount here: https://jimkwik.com/dragon OUR SPONSORS: - Makes Sense Academy: Enjoy the show and consider joining our psychologically safe haven and environment where you can begin to thrive. The Makes Sense Academy. https://www.skool.com/makes-sense-academy/about - The Sati Experience: A retreat designed for the married couple that truly loves one another, yet wants to take their love to that higher, magical level. Relax, reestablish, and renew your love at the Sati Experience. https://www.satiexperience.com
Welcome, friends. Today, I want to share a piece that I will be posting on my Makes Sense Substack, called the Alchemy of Forgiveness. This time, it's all about you. It originated from a mastermind topic I did for a plant medicine integration group I host monthly with the friends of Arkana. Feel free to reach out for more information on that. But I thought it would make for a great short form Podcast Episode to accompany it. As we approach this sensitive subject, please be aware of the following. I do not know what it is like to walk in your shoes, nor do I know your pain and circumstances. This process of forgiveness is a unique and individualized situation that will carry an acquired taste for some. What i do know is that your life experience can become extraordinary the moment you decide to stop carrying its weight on your shoulders and it will happen the moment you change the way you look at forgiveness, and this is the intention of this episode. In full transparency, I have come to termswith the fact that I will be working to release myself from its burden for the rest of my life. However, it is in my decision and intention to release it, that I have found my Freedom. ►Follow Dr. JC Doornick and the Makes Sense Academy: Instagram: / drjcdoornick Facebook: / makessensepodcast YouTube: / drjcdoornick MAKES SENSE PODCAST Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast: This podcast covers topics that expand human consciousness and performance. On the Makes Sense Podcast, we acknowledge that it's who you are that determines how well what you do works, and that perception is a subjective and acquired taste. When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at begin to change. Welcome to the uprising of the sleepwalking masses. Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast. SUBSCRIBE/RATE/REVIEW & SHARE our new podcast. FOLLOW Podcast - You will find a "Follow" button top right. This will enable the podcast software to alert you when a new episode launches each week. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/makes-sense-with-dr-jc-doornick/id1730954168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1WHfKWDDReMtrGFz4kkZs9?si=003780ca147c4aec Podcast Affiliates: Kwik Learning: Many people ask me where I get all these topics for almost 15 years. I have learned to read nearly four times faster with 10 times retention from Kwik Learning. Learn how to learn and earn with Jim Kwik. Get his program at a special discount here: https://jimkwik.com/dragon OUR SPONSORS: Makes Sense Academy: A private mastermind and psychologically safe environment full of the Mindset and Action steps that will help you begin to thrive. The Makes Sense Academy. https://www.skool.com/makes-sense-academy/about The Sati Experience: A retreat designed for the married couple that truly loves one another yet wants to take their love to that higher magical level. Relax, reestablish, and renew your love at the Sati Experience. https://www.satiexperience.com Highlights: Highlights: 0:00 - Intro 1:09 - It's all about you? 5:10 - Holding On To Something Heavy? 5:54 - The Threshold of Integration. 9:17 - The reason we struggle to forgive? 11:35 - Holding onto anger is like grasping a hot stone to throw it another 13:36 - FOR-Giveness 15:14 - Different Types of Forgivenss - Mercy and Alchemy 19:52 - Satori
Grant Williams, author of “Things That Make You Go Hmmm…” and host of The Grant Williams podcast, joins Julia La Roche on episode 255 where he discusses what he calls a fundamental "100-year pivot" reshaping the global landscape. Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by Monetary Metals. https://monetary-metals.com/julia Williams warns that we've entered an "air pocket" where tariff impacts haven't yet fully manifested in corporate earnings but will soon emerge with significant consequences. He emphasizes a crucial mindset shift from "getting rich" to "staying rich," urging investors to prioritize capital preservation over chasing returns. Williams provides thought-provoking insights on gold's rise reflecting central bank diversification away from US treasuries, the questioning of foundational institutions, and why even his natural cynicism wasn't enough to prepare for the current economic climate. Throughout, he stresses that these changes extend far beyond markets, representing a once-in-a-generation transformation that requires deep reflection.Links: https://www.grant-williams.com/ https://twitter.com/ttmygh0:00 - Intro and welcome back Grant Williams0:54 - Big picture macro view question1:35 - Market uncertainty and volatility discussion5:52 - Signs of tariff effects appearing in data7:06 - Return to company fundamentals vs stock pricing7:35 - Question about holding liquidity8:18 - Buffett stepping down significance10:38 - Recent important diplomatic shifts with China and Japan14:53 - Discussion of "100 year pivot" and generational change18:01 - Understanding the new world we're navigating22:03 - Investment vs trading distinction in changing markets25:00 - Shift from "getting rich" to "staying rich" mindset27:19 - Gold discussion34:38 - Future of the US dollar40:14 - Shift to domestic-focused economic policies42:22 - Protecting assets vs making money in the new paradigm48:33 - Risks keeping Grant up at night52:29 - Not being "cynical enough" realization57:26 - Problems beyond markets affecting everyday lives59:56 - Final thoughts
Happy Thursday! Oh boy, are we in a silly goofy mood today! Did we get run out of the suburbs? PLUS, this week we're getting brutally honest about how we suck at communication through conflict and the ways we've been trying to work through it. Also, it's time to bring back your favorite segment Things That Make You Go Hmmm!! We're catching up on all the pop culture news we've missed. We've worked with some of our favorite brands to get you guys some discounts! Visit jshealthvitamins.com/dani and use code DANIAUSTIN to receive 20% off your order or first subscription order. We've worked out a special deal with Hiya for their best selling children's vitamin. Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/DANIAUSTIN. This deal is not available on their regular website. Take proactive care of your health and head to OPositiv.com/DANI or enter DANI at checkout for 25% off your first purchase. Make sure you're subscribed to our official channel on YouTube, @deinfluencedpodcast, and follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your De-Influenced fix! Stay connected with us on Instagram and TikTok @deinfluencedpodcast, and as always thank you for being a part of this journey. See you next Thursday!! Love, Dani and Jordan
Enjoy this amazing episode from the old Rise Up With Dragon show where Dr. JC Doornick "The Dragon" sheds light on the difference and relationship between the world inside your mind and the one on the outside. Can you see how they shape eachother? One from the vault is a special blessing once a week where we look through the vast library of episodes from the previous Rise Up With Dragon Podcast and select episodes that deserve a replay. Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast: This podcast covers topics that expand human consciousness and performance. On the Makes Sense Podcast, we acknowledge that it's who you are that determines how well what you do works and that perception is a subjective and acquired taste. When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at begin to change. Welcome to the uprising of the sleepwalking masses. Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast. Makes Sense Mondays is LIVE STREAMED weekly on Mondays at 8am est on Facebook, Linkedin, and Youtube These episodes get edited and cleaned up for the MAKES SENSE with Dr. JC Doornick PODCAST for your listening pleasure. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE/RATE/REVIEW & SHARE our new podcast. FOLLOW the NEW Podcast - You will find a "Follow" button top right. This will enable the podcast software to alert you when a new episode launches each week. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/makes-sense-with-dr-jc-doornick/id1730954168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1WHfKWDDReMtrGFz4kkZs9?si=09e1725487d6484e Podcast Affiliates: Kwik Learning: Many people ask me where i get all these topics for almost 15 years? I have learned to read at almost 4 times faster with 10X retention from Kwik Learning. Learn how to learn and earn with Jim Kwik. Get his program at a special discount here: https://jimkwik.com/dragon OUR SPONSORS: - Makes Sense Academy: Enjoy the show and consider joining our psychological safe haven and environment where you can begin to thrive. The Makes Sense Academy. https://www.skool.com/makes-sense-academy/about - The Sati Experience: A retreat designed for the married couple that truly loves one another yet wants to take their love to that higher magical level where. Come relax, reestablish and renew your love at the Sati Experience. https://www.satiexperience.com I have been using Streamyard for years now and it is simply the easiest and most efficient platform ever for live streaming and recording video content. Check itout. You will be happy you did. https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6657951207522304
Absolutely in love with Thanksgiving for so many reasons. Especially because it has the words THANKS and GIVING in it. In this unique episode, Dr. JC Doornick brings to light a concept and life practice called UNTAMED GRATITUDE where we will place our focus and energy where it needs to be. In present time gratitude. Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast: This podcast covers topics that expand human consciousness and performance. On the Makes Sense Podcast, we acknowledge that it's who you are that determines how well what you do works and that perception is a subjective and an acquired taste. If it's true that when you change the way you look at things, the things you look at begin to change. Consider this podcast your daily dose of a new perspective around some of the things you had already made up your mind about. Welcome to the uprising of the sleepwalking masses. Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast The Makes Sense Podcast is sponsored and supported by the Makes Sense Academy and Makes Sense Business Academy. A private, psychological safe haven where you can stop GOING through life and start GROWING through life. MSA uses a unique low cost, group coaching model, where you gain access to the coaching, mentorship and tools for your growth while participating as a key element of what has become an incubator for growth. Check out the Makes Sense Academy, risk free with a money back guarantee, for $48 / month before it goes up to $97 a month in January. This podcast is available on both Apple and Spotify LIVE STREAMED Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/makessensepodcast Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jcdoornick Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/JCDoornick MAKES SENSE PODCAST SUBSCRIBE/RATE/REVIEW & SHARE our new podcast. FOLLOW the NEW Podcast - You will find a "Follow" button top right. This will enable the podcast software to alert you when a new episode launches each https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/makes-sense-with-dr-jc-doornick/id1730954168 Podcast Affiliates: Kwik Learning: Many people ask me where i get all these topics for almost 15 years? I have learned to read at almost 4 times faster with 10X retention from Kwik Learning. Learn how to learn and earn with Jim Kwik. Get his program at a special discount here: https://jimkwik.com/dragon OUR SPONSORS: - Makes Sense Academy: Enjoy the show and consider joining our psychological safe haven and environment where you can begin to thrive. The Makes Sense Academy. https://www.skool.com/makes-sense-academy/about - The Sati Experience: A retreat designed for the married couple that truly loves one another yet wants to take their love to that higher magical level where. Come relax, reestablish and renew your love at the Sati Experience. https://www.satiexperience.com Contact Dr. JC https://zez.am/makessense
Today's episode unpacks the Science, Art and Philosophy around miracles. What are they, and to what degree do we have control in their manifestation? Can we “expect a miracle” today? Let's see. I think you will be both surprised and intrigued by what i have found. This podcast is available on both Apple and Spotify Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast: This podcast covers topics that expand human consciousness and performance. On the Makes Sense Podcast, we acknowledge that it's who you are that determines how well what you do works and that perception is a subjective and an acquired taste. If it's true that when you change the way you look at things, the things you look at begin to change. Consider this podcast your daily dose of a new perspective around some of the things you had already made up your mind about. Welcome to the uprising of the sleepwalking masses. Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast The Makes Sense Podcast is sponsored and supported by the Makes Sense Academy and Makes Sense Business Academy. A private, psychological safe haven where you can stop GOING through life and start GROWING through life. MSA uses a unique low cost, group coaching model, where you gain access to the coaching, mentorship and tools for your growth while participating as a key element of what has become an incubator for growth. Check out the Makes Sense Academy, risk free with a money back guarantee, for $48 / month before it goes up to $97 a month in January. This podcast is available on both Apple and Spotify Welcome to MAKES SENSE MONDAYS with Dr. JC Doornick "Dragon" where we makes sense of the things that make you go Hmmm? Start your week off the right way by reclaiming control of your Great Morning. LIVE STREAMED Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/makessensepodcast Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jcdoornick Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/JCDoornick MAKES SENSE PODCAST SUBSCRIBE/RATE/REVIEW & SHARE our new podcast. FOLLOW the NEW Podcast - You will find a "Follow" button top right. This will enable the podcast software to alert you when a new episode launches each https://podcasts.apple.com/.../makes-sense.../id1730954168 Podcast Affiliates: Kwik Learning: Many people ask me where i get all these topics for almost 15 years? I have learned to read at almost 4 times faster with 10X retention from Kwik Learning. Learn how to learn and earn with Jim Kwik. Get his program at a special discount here: https://thelimitlesslearner.com/reading-promo62327921?via=m835j OUR SPONSORS: - Makes Sense Academy: Enjoy the show and consider joining our psychological safe haven and environment where you can begin to thrive. The Makes Sense Academy. https://www.skool.com/makes-sense-academy/about - The Sati Experience: A retreat designed for the married couple that truly loves one another yet wants to take their love to that higher magical level where. Come relax, reestablish and renew your love at the Sati Experience. https://www.satiexperience.com Contact Dr. JC https://zez.am/makessense
Grant Williams, author of “Things That Make You Go Hmmm…” and host of The Grant Williams podcast, joins Julia La Roche on episode 206 for a wide-ranging conversation on macro. ✨ This episode is sponsored by Public.com. Lock in your 6.6% yield: https://public.com/julia ✨ Paid endorsement for Public Investing, Inc. Not investment advice. All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US Listed and registered securities, options and Bonds in a self-directed brokerage account are offered by Public Investing. ETFs, options and Bonds are available to US members only. *A Bond Account is a self-directed brokerage account with Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Deposits into this account are used to purchase 10 fractional investment-grade and high-yield bonds. The 6.6% yield is the average annualized yield to maturity (YTM) across all ten bonds in the Bond Account, before fees, as of 9/18/2024. A bond's yield is a function of its market price, which can fluctuate, and a bond's YTM is “locked in” when the bond is purchased. Your yield at time of purchase may be different from the yield shown here. The “locked in” YTM is not guaranteed; you may receive less than the YTM of the bonds in the Bond Account if you sell any of the bonds before maturity, or if the issuer calls or defaults on the bond. While corporate bond yields should fall in reaction to a Federal Reserve rate cut, we cannot know whether that will be true of the bonds in the Bond Account, how quickly bond yields will respond, or how much they will decline. Public Investing charges a markup on each bond trade. Bond Accounts are not recommendations of individual bonds or default allocations. The bonds in the Bond Account have not been selected based on your needs or risk profile. Fractional Bonds also carry risks including liquidity risk, interest rate risk, credit risk, inflation risk, and potential tax liabilities. Read more about the risks associated with fixed income and fractional bonds and learn more about the Bond Account at https://public.com/disclosures/bond-account. Links: https://www.grant-williams.com/ https://twitter.com/ttmygh Timestamps: 01:07 Overview of current market confusion and multiple risks 03:33 Discussion of monetary policy and debt challenges 05:22 Analysis of BRICS developments and global shifts 07:49 Framework for assessing negative outcomes 09:35 Discussion of millennial investors and passive investing 14:26 Analysis of inflation and Federal Reserve credibility 17:19 Impact of inflation on society and purchasing power 22:11 Discussion of affordability and political implications 25:31 Analysis of public sentiment and policy constraints 31:16 Geopolitical considerations and policy options 35:01 Portfolio construction and preservation strategies 42:24 Bond market reactions and loss of Fed credibility 45:06 Breakdown of trust in financial system 48:52 Fourth Turning framework and implications 50:45 Potential factors that could alter thesis 52:43 Long-term perspective on gold investment 54:47 Analysis of silver as monetary metal 57:17 Closing thoughts on navigating current environment
On this week's episode of THE FINANCIAL COMMUTE, host Chris Galeski welcomes CEO Jeff Sarti to review our 2024 Investor Symposium, and the topics discussed at the event.Here are some key takeaways from their discussion:- Grant Williams, our keynote speaker and author of Things That Make You Go Hmmm…, highlighted his thoughts on the election, the polarization in the U.S., concerns over rising debt levels globally, interest rate policies, and gold as a source of value against currency debasement. - Jeff and Chris also touch on Sasan Faiz's panel with Gus Araya from Cordillera, “New Trends in Investing.” They talked about niche investments like agricultural lending, whiskey aging, and boat marine investments, outside of traditional stocks and bonds.- Another session led by Mikey Taylor, Brian Farwell and Chris, explored California's housing shortage. The state only builds around 100,000 to 150,000 new housing units a year, far below what is needed to meet the demand. - One of the most popular sessions was “Estate and Tax Law Changes Coming Down the Pipeline” led by Brian Standing, Scott Gilmore and Stacey McKinnon. They discussed how the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is set to expire in 2025, reducing the estate tax exemption limit. The speakers highlighted the importance of considering tax-efficient strategies and staying aware of estate taxes as laws begin to sunset and inflation grows. Thank you to everyone who attended our symposium! We hope you were able to leave the event with more knowledge and confidence in your financial future. We plan to release recordings of the sessions on our YouTube channel in the coming months. Please keep an eye out for these videos if you were not able to attend or would like to rewatch the conversations.
On this week's episode of THE FINANCIAL COMMUTE, host Chris Galeski welcomes CEO Jeff Sarti to discuss our upcoming Investor Symposium.Here are some key takeaways from their conversation: - Grant Williams, author of Things That Make You Go Hmmm… and co-founder of Real Vision, will be the keynote speaker at our upcoming Investor Symposium. If you haven't watched our special 100th episode with Grant yet, check it out here.- Grant Williams and Jeff both see gold as a reliable store of value in uncertain times. - In a media environment that often encourages short-term speculation, it is more important than ever to maintain a long-term investment mindset. - Our upcoming Investor Symposium will be held on Thursday, October 17 at the Westlake Village Inn. Topics will include the political environment, how to replace income in retirement, California housing market predictions, upcoming estate and tax law changes set to take effect next year, investment strategies, and more.- Learn more and RSVP for the Investor Symposium here.
Are you IN or OUT of LOVE at this time? Is love a magical force that conditionally requires two entities to come into your reality? Or is it unconditional and something that already exists? Perhaps makes you, you? Resources: Polishing the Mirror - Ram Das - https://amzn.to/3yZrQXJ MAKES SENSE PODCAST SUBSCRIBE/RATE/REVIEW & SHARE our new podcast. FOLLOW the NEW Podcast - You will find a "Follow" button top right. This will enable the podcast software to alert you when a new episode launches each https://podcasts.apple.com/.../makes-sense.../id1730954168 Affiliates: Kwik Learning: Many people ask me where i get all these topics for almost 15 years? I have learned to read at almost 4 times faster with 10X retention from Kwik Learning. Learn how to learn and earn with Jim Kwik. Get his program at a special discount here: https://thelimitlesslearner.com/reading-promo62327921... OUR SPONSORS: - Makes Sense Academy: Enjoy the show and consider joining our psychological safe haven and environment where you can begin to thrive. The Makes Sense Academy. https://www.skool.com/makes-sense-academy/about - The Sati Experience: A retreat designed for the married couple that truly loves one another yet wants to take their love to that higher magical level where. Come relax, reestablish and renew your love at the Sati Experience. https://www.satiexperience.com Highlights: 0:00 - Intro 3:31 - I AM LOVE - Set yourself Free to just BE 6:14 - Do I need another person to be in love? 8:59 - Polishing the mirror by Ram Das 11:45 - Conditional vs. Unconditional Love? 13:06 - The hard problem of love? Where does it come from? 19:16 - It's gonna take some PRACTION (Practicing Action) SHOW NOTES: I AM LOVE: The minute you can shift from I would be fine if i were this way to I AM you will set yourself free to simply BE. Be who? You, that's who. And if you allow yourself to bask in it with no distractions? Being you is pretty cool isn't it? No one else is like you. You are one of a kind aren't you? Let's take this day and focus on recognizing that I AM that makes you, and learn to see it in others. I AM LOVE. I AM ENERGY. I AM AWARENESS. Fascinated with the feeling and act of being IN love. I was curious if humans require another person to be IN LOVE or is it that person we have found or seek that allows you to express that which you already are? There is something called AGAPE LOVE? In the Bible, agape is a Greek word that describes a selfless, universal, and unconditional love that is characterized by self-sacrifice and loving others. It appears frequently in the New Testament, but rarely in other ancient Greek literature. The word comes from the verb agapan, which means "to greet with affection". However, it starts with loving yourself. I was exposed to a cool theory the other day that said that when two people are in love, that is just their souls hanging out with one another. Experiencing life freely with each other. In reading the book, Polishing the Mirror by Ram Das and diving deep into his work elsewhere, he speaks about the fact that if we strip away everything that we are seeking in life. I call it the “ER”. HappiER, HealthiER, WealthiER. We are all seekers of the er no? Strip all that desire away, what are you left with? You are left with that which you are. The, I AM. What can you recognize about yourself after taking everything away in your life that is not you? That's your I AM. When it comes to that love you seek or crave, isn't that something already inside you that you want to let out? To be IN LOVE? I just find it fascinating because there is often an illusion that's been created by a world that offers for the most part conditional love. From what we've learned, love has rules and circumstances doesn't it. We have our brushes through parents and the right spouse that offer unconditional love. But even that has conditions, no? But like the hard problem of consciousness, ie; us not understanding what exactly it is or where it is created. Where does love come from? Does it require two entities? Does it come from an outside force? Like a magnet, does it require a positive and negative force? Your love for your spouse, your children, your pet, your job, your best friend, or perhaps your life at this time? Are these things required for you to be in love? Or is love who and what you are? Already inside you. You're I AM. Can you see that we are all hungry to be in a state of love? Most commonly interpersonal romantic love. But this has a shelf life which concerns us. It's gonna inevitably end one day, no? What I love about meditation is that it allows me to strip away the dependency from all external things and unveil that I am in fact already in love. This state often makes me want to share this love with others and external forces. Can you see that in thinking love requires an outside force or another person, we are often prompted to take possession of those you love as your own? Through forming friendships, marriage and parenting or even owning a pet. All the while unconscious to the fact that there resides an unlimited supply of love in the awakening that it is the primal source and main ingredient in what makes you, you. Get a grasp on this concept and awakening and it will help you gain clarity in many aspects of your life's desires which is where we struggle the most. If you can start to affirm and embrace each start of your day in recognition of this by stating I AM LOVE. It will help put many things in perspective and allow you to slow down your love hunger drive and allow yourself to be grateful in the present moment. When it comes to the things you possess that allow you to express more of what you already are? Your spouse etc.. Perhaps you can do so with a simple state of gratitude for them as they have come into your life to remind you of who you are? How cool is that. Look at the person next to you that you are in love with. Consider what that means in this context? You are already in love, as are they. Yet for whatever reasons unique to your energy and life experiences, the two of you offer one another a safe and effective space to feel and express love. This form of gratitude comes from appreciating them for allowing you to express your true self. Sometimes we are fortunate to find our way into a group of others that create a safe space to express and bask in the love of one another. In Buddhism there is something called Satsang or Sangha, that translates to "community of seekers after the truth" and is also known as sangha. It's a spiritual community where people gather with like-minded individuals, especially those on a spiritual path, to work on themselves and others, and to share food, stories, and kirtan. Satsang can also refer to a group of people engaged in a spiritual dialogue. For those frustrated that they are not in love and think that feeling is conditional to you finding the right person? Now you understand that you are needlessly suffering due to you thinking love is conditional. No. Love is unconditional because you are love. When you find someone to share that space with, yes, it will be nice and you too will be grateful for it and them. Just like you are grateful when the sun rises and creates what you call a nice day. But a nice day can exist like love, anytime you choose. Make Sense?
We are celebrating our 100th episode of THE FINANCIAL COMMUTE this week! Thank you for listening and supporting Chris and our guests these past two years. We are excited to continue empowering our listeners with financial confidence and knowledge through this podcast. To make this episode extra special, host Chris Galeski had a conversation with Grant Williams, author of Things That Make You Go Hmmm…, host of The Grant Williams Podcast and co-founder of Real Vision. Here are some key takeaways from their discussion:- It is important to decide if you are a speculator or an investor. - Investors must be patient and adopt a long-term perspective in their investment strategies, focusing on the intrinsic value of what they are buying, and aiming to hold assets for extended periods of time, often through fluctuations.- A speculator's primary goal is to capitalize on market trends. This can be riskier since they are trying to time the market, which is often impossible. - Grant highlights gold as a reliable store of value during turbulent times.- With increasing geopolitical risks, high debt levels, inflation, and upcoming policy decisions, this is a time of instability where investors need to not only worry about growing their wealth but keeping it. - Grant encourages investors to stay updated with the news and consider how governments and central banks may react to certain events or solve issues, and how their policies could impact one's investments. It is important to be adaptable in your financial strategy as circumstances change.- Grant also shares his thoughts on the upcoming U.S. election and potential tax policies of each candidate.
Never before has it been more important to learn the skills and tools to take command of your thoughts, feelings and actions and greet the day as the dominant force in your life. However, its easier said and understood than done. Lets talk about the steps required to creating a solid morning routine and how it may be the single most valuable action step you take in your life. This episode is available on bothe Spotify and Apple Welcome to MAKES SENSE MONDAYS with Dr. JC Doornick "Dragon" where we makes sense of the things that make you go Hmmm? Start your week off the right way by reclaiming control of your Great Morning. Connect With Dr. JC: https://zez.am/makessense LIVE STREAMED on Facebook, Linkedin, and Youtube MAKES SENSE PODCAST SUBSCRIBE/RATE/REVIEW & SHARE our new podcast. FOLLOW the NEW Podcast - You will find a "Follow" button top right. This will enable the podcast software to alert you when a new episode launches each https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/makes-sense-with-dr-jc-doornick/id1730954168 OUR SPONSOR: Enjoy the show and consider joining our psychological safe haven and environment where you can begin to thrive. The Makes Sense Academy. https://www.skool.com/makes-sense-academy/about
"At some point, there will be a currency crisis,” warns Grant Williams, author and publisher of Things That Make You Go Hmmm... and host of The Grant Williams Podcast. He tells Daniela Cambone that the crisis could happen overnight and, when it does, gold will become a solution to a collapsing financial system. “Every time there's a financial crisis, we go back to gold,” Williams states Questions on Protecting Your Wealth with Gold & Silver? Schedule a Strategy Call Here ➡️ https://calendly.com/itmtrading/podcast or Call 866-349-3310
The Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast is your opportunity to wake up from your slumber and reclaim control as the dominant conscious force in your life. Today's episode Makes Sense of both Rejection and its relationship to living an extraordinary and epic life. This episode is available on both Apple and Spotify Platforms. Our Guest, Corey Poirier is a multiple-time TEDx, and sought-after Keynote Speaker. He has spoken on MoMonday's and PMx stages, and has shared the bill with everyone from John C. Maxwell to Deepak Chopra to Stephen MR Covey to General Hillier and has presented to hundreds of thousands of attendees since he began his speaking journey. Corey has interviewed almost 7,000 thought leaders and pays forward his most memorable and impactful lessons as well as how he overcame anxiety and hypochondria to become a world class public speaker and communicator. THis episode is available on both Apple and Spotify platforms. Author of new blockbuster book The Enlightened Passenger, Corey takes us all on a ride through the trials and tribulations of a life riddled with setbacks, let downs, anxiety, hypochondria, rejections and everything else that makes most people quit. Followed by his time tested, results driven insights and strategies that made him the dominant force that he is today. A father to his young son Sebastian, boyfriend to Shelley and a father to 3 fur-babies, Corey is also a practicing Yogi and Rock Recording of the Year Nominee. Makes Sense Academy: Enjoy the show and consider joining our psychological safe haven and environment where you can begin to thrive. The Makes Sense Academy. https://www.skool.com/makes-sense-academy/about Connect with Corey Poirier: Website: https://thatspeakerguy.com Speaking Program: https://www.thespeakingprogram.com/ Enlightened Passenger Book: https://amzn.to/3LiZ8na IG: @thatspeakerguy Connect WIth Dr. JC Doornick “The Dragon” https://zez.am/makessense Episode Highlights 0:00 - Intro 2:52 - How did you decide to engage in the number one biggest fear people have. 7:09 - Your true life begins at the end of your comfort zone 12:40 - Overcoming Hypochondria and Anxiety 22:47 - What it actually takes to be successful 24:08 - The blessing of Rejection 37:38 - The Enlightened Passenger 42:57 - How does one actually live an extraordinary and epic life? 56:16 - What does the future hold for the entrepreneur?
"Embrace Pain to Avoid Suffering" - An interview with Brian Bogert. Brian Bogert is a passionate performance coach, motivational speaker, business strategist, top sales professional and philanthropic leader who believes in helping growth-minded individuals achieve the best version of themselves: their most authentic selves. Brian teaches how to leverage radical authenticity and awareness to create the intentional life you've been dreaming of, but have struggled to create on your own. His revolutionary strategy—embrace pain to avoid suffering—has helped individuals, groups and entire companies break beyond their normal to achieve the success in life and business that they've always wanted. If you want to create a life of no limits, Brian and his team will get you there. This was one of my favorite interviews to date and you will love it. Contact Brian Bogert: Websites: https://brianbogert.com https://iamnolimits.com IG: @bogertbrian Highlights 0:00 - Intro 1:21 - Whats it like to be Brian Bogert these Days? 4:38 - Navigating Obstacles 8:21 - Brian's Story 13:59 - Embracing Pain in order to avoid suffering 20:31 - Pain points us towards what is important 23:21 - Whats your process for working with people that seek change?
Dear De-Influencers, We're back to just the two of us but boy oh boy did we bring it for y'all this week. We're talking about childhood fame, trying out some viral trends AND SPOILER ALERT!!! We talk all things Love is Blind. PLUS, Things That Make You Go Hmmm is back, AND we have a new segment called Things That Make Me Go Grrr! With that being said we, we want your feedback on the new segment as always so hit us up in the comment section of this podcast and let us know what you think! As always, we love our De-Influenced community and hope you'll checkout our socials @deinfluencedpodcast on Instagram and TikTok where we aim to provide you with comedic relief that you can share with family or friends who may not know about us. We LIVE for your witty comments and fun interactions, so keep that energy going and who knows, maybe your comment will get pinned on socials or shared on the pod! Right now, BÉIS is offering our listeners 15% off your first purchase by visiting BEISTRAVEL.com/DEINFLUENCED We've worked out a special deal with Hiya for their best selling children's vitamin. Receive 50% off your first order. That's right- 50% off! To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/DANIAUSTIN (http://hiyahealth.com/DANIAUSTIN). Use code DANI to get 15% off your annual subscription + a free thermometer at naturalcycles.com (http://naturalcycles.com/) Book: The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry Happy Wednesday, enjoy this week's episode and WE LOVE YOU!!
In this episode with Grant Williams powered by Bitdeer Technologies Group (Nasdaq: BTDR) we discuss: Financial crises, bubbles and leverage The dollar's days are numbered Gold is not an ‘investment' Gold vs. S&P 500 Our money has no value because it's reproduced at will Wealth gap between CEOs and workers Stock prices: "we're renters not owners" We set in motion seeds of our own demise ---- Bio: Grant Williams is the creator of the "Things That Make You Go Hmmm..." newsletter, co-founder of on-demand financial media platform "Real Vision," host of "The Grant Williams Podcast," senior advisor to Matterhorn Asset Management AG in Switzerland, and a portfolio and strategy advisor to Vulpes Investment Management in Singapore. He began his career in the Japanese equity market in the mid-1980s, and has since spent time in London, New York, Hong Kong, Sydney, Singapore and the Cayman Islands. Follow Grant on X: https://twitter.com/ttmygh ---- ⚡ Coin Stories is powered by Bitdeer Technologies Group (NASDAQ: BTDR), a publicly-traded leader in Bitcoin mining that stands alone as the only vertically-integrated, technology-focused Bitcoin mining company. Learn more at https://bit.ly/bitdeercoinstories. ---- Natalie's Promotional Links: Buy Bitcoin, secure it through multisig Collaborative custody, start a Bitcoin IRA or take out a Bitcoin loan with UNCHAINED: https://unchained.com/?utm_campaign=n... promo code Natalie Bitcoin Nashville is July 25-27, 2024! Get 10% off your passes using the code HODL at https://b.tc/conference This year Bitcoin 2024 debuts in Asia -- May 9-10, 2024 in Hong Kong! Use HODL or this link for 10% off: https://asia.b.tc/discount/HODL Get 5% off your Bitcoin cold storage solutions at Coinkite, including the ColdCard wallet: store.coinkite.com/promo/COINSTORIES https://bitcointreasuries.net/ is the best and most up-to-date source of Bitcoin holdings by publicly traded companies, ETFs, governments and other entities. It is community maintained, and you can be a contributor. Check out the amazing graphs! CrowdHealth offers the Bitcoin community an alternative to health insurance. I now spend just ~$100 a month on my health care. Sign up: https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/natalie Connect with Bitcoiners and Bitcoin merchants wherever you live and travel on the Orange Pill App: https://signup.theorangepillapp.com/opa/natbrunell ---- Coin Stories is for entertainment purposes only and does not give financial advice. #bitcoin #crypto #money
C&R get right into THINGS THAT MAKE YOU GO HMMM' Week 18! They discuss Rams rookie stud, Jags letdown, C.J. Stroud balling, Eagles melting, Colts drop, and a streaming conspiracy. What did Shannon Sharpe say about the Saints? The guys take calls about the Saints maverick move & Rich shares too much of his personal life! FSR & Yahoo sports personality Jason Fitz joins the show live from Houston, where he's covering tonight's big College Championship game! Plus, Danny G. on the Raiders improvement under Antonio Pierce & they fire up 'LAST ONE STANDING!' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
C&R have fun with "THINGS THAT MAKE YOU GO HMMM!" Reacting to Week 13 in the NFL & the College football playoff selection! They debate the Philly fight with the Head of Security during the Niners big win over the Eagles. They ask what the big win means for Brock Purdy's MVP chances & cover lots of other teams! The guys discuss the 4 teams who made the Playoff & debate undefeated Florida State's absence. Are we taking away the selection drama when we move to 12? Covino talks FIGHTS, as Garcia knocks out the bully! Plus, WTH is a "Purdy-versary?"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
C&R have your Monday jumpin, on FSR! They have fun talking vegan Thanksgiving with Monse & the crew, then jump right into NFL Week 11! The guys each give you their Top 3 "THINGS THAT MAKE YOU GO HMMM," including great stories from their Sunday night experience in Denver! The fellas preview tonight's big game in Kansas City! Plus, what did the Broncos mascot do that scared the guys?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
C&R each give you their Top 3 "THINGS THAT MAKE YOU GO HMMM," including great stories from their Sunday night experience in Denver! The fellas preview tonight's big game in Kansas City! What did the Broncos mascot do that scared the guys? They discuss Brandon Staley & the crew busts Rich's chops for clothing & a soup spill at the Broncos tailgate. They ask Danny G. about the Raiders close game at Miami. 'LAST ONE STANDING' has not one, but two sports trivia contestants & Rich picks MNF! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
C&R dive head first into NFL Week 10! "THINGS THAT MAKE YOU GO HMMM' is in full effect, as the guys have fun talking Niners bounce-back, Vikings/Dobbs rolling, Burrow reppin' but falling short & the Texans heroics! They admit they were wrong about Tommy DeVito, who got trounced by the Cowboys, they fit even more NFL in, plus UFC 295! Also, Robert Spillane of the Raiders, had a hell of a night & has a crazy story! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
C&R get right into "THINGS THAT MAKE YOU GO HMMM!' The guys have fun talking Niners bounce-back, Burrow reppin' but falling short & the Texans heroics! They admit they were wrong about Tommy DeVito vs. the Cowboys & fit even more NFL in, plus UFC 295! Robert Spillane of the Raiders, had a hell of a night & has a crazy story! They look at tonight's Broncos/Bills game, an important one for Buffalo! Rich has the 2nd half of the awesome Robert Spillane story. A swear-jar for Taylor & Travis is debuting, and 'LAST ONE STANDING' puts your sports trivia skills to the test! Plus, Rich gives you a winning bet for MNF! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Joining me in this episode of The Grant Williams Podcast is the Sydney-based CEO of Freelancer.com, Matt Barrie. Matt was recently invited to give the opening keynote at the Sydney Morning Herald's Sydney 2050 Summit and, it's safe to say that, once Matt left the stage 40 minutes later, the room had been stunned into silence. The Australia Matt laid bare was a long way from the idyllic, sun-kissed 'Lucky Country' of popular consciousness and far more in keeping with the portrait painted in the pages of Things That Make You Go Hmmm... over the last several years, so it was with great relish that I invited Matt onto the podcast to tell that same story and discuss the reaction to it. The full text of Matt's stellar speech can be found HERE and a video of his opening keynote is HERE. I'd strongly urge listeners to either read or watch Matt's speech in full. It is, as they say Down Under, a ripper! Every episode of the Grant Williams podcast, including This Week In Doom, The End Game, The Super Terrific Happy Hour, The Narrative Game and Shifts Happen, is available to Copper, Silver and Gold Tier subscribers at my website www.Grant-Williams.com. Copper Tier subscribers get access to all podcasts, while members of the Silver Tier get both the podcasts and my monthly newsletter, Things That Make You Go Hmmm… Gold Tier subscribers have access to my new series of in-depth video conversations, About Time.
Bill and Grant return for a no-holds-barred conversation with the great Steve Eisman of The Eisman Group within Neuberger Berman. Steve is no stranger, thanks both to his exploits during the GFC and the stupendous portrayal of those exploits by Steve Carell in the movie version of Michael Lewis' wonderful book, The Big Short. Steve explains the history of paradigm shifts and tells us why he feels we are at the point of another major change - not only in the investment landscape but also in broader society. The recent meltdown in the mid-size banking sector comes under the microscope, as do Fed policy, lofty valuations, a likely return to a more familiar investment world, the tech reckoning and the purveyor of a certain set of ETFs focused on 'exponential growth' stocks. Fun for all the family! As a reminder, Silver Tier subscribers to https://www.grant-williams.com get access to both Things That Make You Go Hmmm… and all editions of The Grant Williams Podcast, including The End Game, The Super Terrific Happy Hour, The Narrative Game, This Week In Doom and Shifts Happen so sign up today!
My returning guest in this edition of The Grant Williams Podcast is my friend Peter Atwater, Founder of Financial Insyghts and Adjunct Professor at the College of William & Mary. Peter's stellar work on the importance of mood and confidence has long been an important touchpoint for me when evaluating market conditions and likely paths ahead - never more so than this week. Given recent events, I wanted to try and add something to a conversation that has become noisier by the day. There are plenty of opinions and perspectives flying around (to which I'll add my own in this weekend's Things That Make You Go Hmmm…) and so it felt as though a conversation with Peter about the effect the twin collapses of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank this week are likely to have on public mood was a better contribution than debating the fast-moving details of what's happening. Every episode of the Grant Williams podcast, including This Week In Doom, The End Game, The Super Terrific Happy Hour, The Narrative Game and Shifts Happen, is available to Copper, Silver and Gold Tier subscribers at my website www.Grant-Williams.com. Copper Tier subscribers get access to all podcasts, while members of the Silver Tier get both the podcasts and my monthly newsletter, Things That Make You Go Hmmm… Gold Tier subscribers have access to my new series of in-depth video conversations, About Time.
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