For years, we’ve been told that reaching a certain number—often $1 million—is the key to a successful retirement. But is there really a magic number that guarantees financial security? In this episode, we explore why humans are naturally drawn to round numbers, milestones, and even superstitions, and how those tendencies can influence the way we …
In 1849, hundreds of thousands of people rushed west in search of gold, hoping to strike it rich. While a few found fortunes in the mines, many of the greatest and most lasting fortunes were built by the people selling the tools, supplies, transportation, and infrastructure that supported the boom. The California Gold Rush offers …
Success isn’t usually destroyed by one catastrophic mistake — it slowly erodes through years of neglected maintenance. In this episode, Corey and Zed explore why the most important parts of life and wealth require constant attention, even after we’ve worked hard to build them. From finances and health to relationships and personal growth, the things …
The Stanley Cup Playoffs remind us that the thin line between winning and losing is often measured in inches — a puck off the post, a fortunate bounce, or one split-second decision under pressure. In this episode of The WIN Podcast, we explore how hockey’s chaos and unpredictability mirror the world of investing, where short-term …
What if winning isn’t the goal—but the problem? In this episode of The WIN Podcast: What’s Important Now, we explore the strange world of Guinness World Records to uncover a deeper truth: you can optimize for almost anything—even when it doesn’t actually matter. Through extreme examples, we highlight how easy it is to chase the …
Most people expect the path to wealth to be a straight line—but just like the roads we drive every day, it’s anything but. In this episode, we explore why curves, bridges, and changing conditions aren’t flaws in the journey—they’re intentional design features that keep us moving forward safely and efficiently. Using real-world road engineering as …
In this episode, we explore the key ideas from Die with Zero and challenge the traditional mindset of saving for “someday.” What if the goal isn’t to die rich, but to use your money to create meaningful experiences at the right time? We tie it back to What’s Important Now?—looking at experiences that expire, whether …
What’s the most important phone call ever made? It may have been the very first one. In 1876, Alexander Graham Bell spoke the words, “Mr. Watson, come here — I want to see you,” proving for the first time that the human voice could travel through a wire. In this episode of The WIN Podcast: …
Are you the hero… or the bottleneck? In this episode of The WIN Podcast, we explore how constantly saving the day in your business, finances, or family might actually be holding you back. Hustle and heroics work in the beginning — but if everything depends on you, growth has a ceiling. What’s Important Now isn’t …
Episode 100 is here — and we’re celebrating by distilling 100 conversations into the Top 10 lessons that have shaped how we think about money, mindset, leadership, and purposeful living. From Olympic-level preparation and strategic financial planning to the domino effect of small habits and becoming the “coffee bean” under pressure, this episode captures the …