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In the first episode on the life of Julius Caesar, I analyze his rise and some of the fundamental character attributes that made him great, analyze some of the ways Caesar was like Steve Jobs and Napoleon, and look at his political strategies.
A big thank you to my sources, the biggest of which were Julius Caesar by Philip Freeman and Caesar: Life of a Colossus by Adrian Goldsworthy.
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Derek is the fitness educator and entrepreneur behind the "More Plates, More Dates" YouTube channel, podcast and companion website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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I’m back from the 2022 Consumer Electronics Show (CES)... and you might not believe some of the wild tech I saw showcased—from microchips for sexual health… to flying cars… to a thumb-sucking stuffed animal (as in… it sucks YOUR thumb). To see some of this tech yourself, check out my updates from the show on , , and our . [0:30] Inflation is at its highest level in 40 years… but the markets seem to be taking it in stride. Daniel and I discuss the market narrative around inflation—including JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon’s recent comments on the strength of the economy and consumer debt levels. [9:00] I share a great lesson on how to think about debt—based on a popular company that’s unfairly criticized for its debt. [11:40] Daniel shares why he’s looking to “boring” companies for the current market environment… Speaking of which, today’s recommendation is one of my favorite “boring” companies… but its growth story is more exciting than you might think. [15:53] With Bitcoin bouncing higher after dipping below $40,000, I’m more bullish than ever for crypto. That said, you’ve got to mitigate risk and manage the inherent volatility of the crypto markets. In , for example, we use smaller position sizes to build exposure over time. Daniel and I discuss one of our favorite portfolio holdings… and why I believe the company’s CEO is the most powerful person in crypto. [24:25] I close by pounding the table on why you must educate yourself on the crypto industry… and why is the best way to do it. [31:00]
