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Ever wondered how financial experts actually invest their own money? This revealing collection features 25 industry leaders sharing their personal strategies, challenging the myth of a single "right way" to manage wealth - while proving the most successful investors align money with values.
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When Financial Experts Ignore Their Own Advice
Half of all US mutual fund portfolio managers don't invest a single dollar in the funds they manage. Another quarter invest less than $100,000. This shocking statistic reveals something profound: there's often a massive gap between what sounds smart on paper and what actually works in real life. Billionaire investor Sandy Gottesman cuts through the noise by asking potential hires a simple question: "What do you own, and why?" Not which stocks are undervalued or which economies might crash-but what they personally believe in enough to risk their own money. This disconnect isn't unique to finance. Doctors often choose less aggressive end-of-life treatments for themselves than they recommend to patients, prioritizing quality of life over longevity. Estate planning attorneys structure their own wills differently from their standard client templates. These aren't contradictions-they're acknowledgments that when it comes to complicated, emotional decisions affecting your family, there's no universal truth. Only what lets you sleep at night. While basic principles matter, the most important money decisions aren't made in spreadsheets-they're made at dinner tables, balancing family security against maximum returns.
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Your Career Is Your Best Investment
How Childhood Money Experiences Shape Everything
Investing in What Money Can't Measure
Your Financial Philosophy Should Evolve With You
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"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
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"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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