If you want to know how to master the money game to win the wealth game (and how they're different) this is the ep you've been looking for. Matt from the Aussie Firebug is back for another epic conversation. This time we discuss his revelations and a shift in direction and focus in his FIRE journey.  We examine the good, the bad and the ugly of the FIRE movement.  Also in this episode:  Travel as the ultimate investmentThe role of meaningful work vs retirement The unquantifiable value of...

In this ep, Terry and Ryan explain why they're primarily saving in Bitcoin right now.  Guided by the intersection of monetary policy, Bitcoin behavior, and seismic shifts in the financial landscape.  They also share a few good reasons why you should think twice before buying any at all. Expect to learn: When 'speculating' is worthwhile. The drivers pushing interest rates down, not upWhy the big money wants into BitcoinHow Bitcoins 'halving cycle' could catalyse the next bull run.  Welcome to...

In this ep, Terry scrutinises the latest Rate rise, and the human folly behind it. Then Ryan and Terry detail all the ways we’re likely to trip ourselves up as we enter the most uncertain economic period in the last 30 years. Using the inversion principle, they explore the pitfalls, and preventable mistakes we tend to make when fear hijacks our thinking in times of economic instability. Also in this episode:The two ways we tend to overreact to change Two data points that cause investors to...

What if your deepest desires are the key to unlocking unparalleled wealth and fulfillment? We're not talking about the fleeting whims or material possessions, but those profound wants that drive you, shape you, and unleash your true potential. In this episode, we're turning the tables on conventional wisdom and igniting a discourse about the power of wants and desires in propelling personal growth, actualization, and wealth creation.  Challenging beliefs and expanding perspectives, we probe...

In this short episode, Terry shares a candid conversation he had with one of Australia's most revered champions - and how it shaped the way he thinks about pursuing big ambitious goals. If you're going all in on something, but you're doubting yourself this episode is for you.  Hey, before you go, do you want to continue the conversation with us and get insider access to more resources, tools, and training? If, so it just followed these three steps. One opened the episode description to click,...

The debate surrounding the Voice to Parliament has reached fever pitch. And for many of us, constructive conversations are hard to come by. But is this really because we can't agree or don't want the best for everyone? Or are we being played by a political apparatus that doesn't want us to look deeper at the unspoken economic issue at the heart of it all.  We all get to make a life-changing decision on Saturday the 14th of October. And getting beyond the headlines is critical if we want to...

We're evolving the way we produce this show. We've heard you for a while now. More of you want more content, more often. In this ep we outline how we're investing more into this podcast and changing our approach to give you more of what you want.  Hey, before you go, do you want to continue the conversation with us and get insider access to more resources, tools, and training? If, so it just followed these three steps. One opened the episode description to click, see more and three hit the...

In this episode, Mitch Parkins joins Terry to decode and dismantle the biggest money  misnomer money: that conditions must change before progress can occur. The most powerful gift you have to create the life you want isn't outside of you. It is within you. Your decisions shape your reality, but indecision only leads to a life of misery. In this episode, Mitch and Terry share everything they've learned combatting the 'miserable maybe' in their own lives. Plus what they've seen and understood...

Are you ready to redefine your relationship with money and turn it into a powerful tool for building your dreams? Tune in as we sit down with Mitch and Brooke, an inspiring couple who’ve done just that. From traditionally divided roles to what they call a 'money project', they’ve transformed their financial lives and in the process, created a life they love. Their journey is an eye-opener about the importance of financial communication, sharing goals and understanding roles in a relationship....

In the first two episodes of the love and money series, we explored the symptoms and revealed the causes of Dysfunctional Harmony. In this episode, you'll discover the cure. Helen and Terry reveal the most important factor for flipping the script, and why the SCARF model reveals for roadmap for reimagining your financial future as a couple. Also in this episode: 07:13 👉 How 'psychological safety' influences your ability to collaborate as a couple 07:55 👉 Breaking down the SCARF model to apply...

Money talk can be a minefield for couples. And for many it often becomes easier to avoid. But by understanding the true sources of tension and conflict, you can transcend it. In the second episode in the Love and Money series, Helen and Terry diver deep into the unconscious jobs we give money, and how these stories undermine our ability to cooperate with others effectively. If you've struggled with money talk in the past, this episode will explain why, and give you the tools you need to...

In the first episode of this series on Love and Money, Terry is Joined By Helen Wilkie. Helen was featured with her partner Chace in PIP #59 and has now coached couples coming through the mentorship. In this episode Helen and Terry preview the couples series and start by exploring a single question: is the way we're working with money holding us back?  To answer that question, you'll learn:  How to spot the 5 Warning Signs of Dysfunctional HarmonyWhy unrealistic ideals lead us astrayWhat...

Ryan and Terry debrief the Jonathan Bi interview and discuss how they're using mimetic theory to better understand life's most important decisions. Also in this ep:How to weed your wants to get more meaning from your effortsA more nuanced pursuit of 'retirement' How to switch your mimetic nature on and off using a key character trait 👉  Level up with Compass Get started using the only habit formation system for personal finance. Show notes:  Click here to see notes on this show and all...

Our results and reality are created by our decisions. But our decisions are directed by our desires. So by better understanding and interrogating our desires, we can improve the quality of our lives. In this episode, Terry chats with Jonathan Bi. Jonathan is one of the world's preeminent experts on Renee Girard’s theory of mimetic desire. This conversation brings a more practical, real-world understanding of this idea and how we can use it to more consciously pursue a rich and meaningful life...

In this episode, Ryan and Terry sit down to discuss and debate their takes on PiP#80 with Jeff Booth. And they explore how they are thinking about using this information to guide their investing and career decisions going forward.  Also in this episode: The debt debate, is it a wealth tool or a poison chalice? The new paradigm shifts technology is making possibleHow to create opportunities and wealth in the new economy we're heading into.  👉  Level up with Compass Get started using the only...

AI is changing the way the world works - in front of our eyes. And in his best-selling book 'The Price of Tomorrow', Jeff Booth predicted it. In this episode, Jeff calls it as he sees it and details who the winners and losers will be in an AI world. He also explains how he's playing it. Expect to learn:Investment risks for those who concentrate their wealth and are not responsible with debt. The technology 'land grabs' that are opening up right now for the proactive. Why he believes Bitcoin...

If you've ever wanted to know more about what's in the money mentorship and how it works, this episode answers every question you ever had. Following up on their 'hacking money habits series' and Rachael Taylor's story, Ryan and Terry reveal the 'secret sauce' behind success stories like Rachael Taylors (ep #78). Specifically, you'll discover how the tools of behaviour science, game design and success pyschology can be used to pursue and achieve your goals.  Also in this episode: The design...

In this episode, Terry chats with program alumni Rachael Taylor. Rachael is the perfect example of what it looks like when someone who was working hard, finally puts it all together and learns how to use money to change their life. If you’ve ever wondered if you’ve waited too long to make money a project, you need to listen to this episode. Show notes: Click here to see notes on this show and all resources & links mentioned. 👉  Level up with Compass Get started using the only habit...

Motivation comes and goes in waves. But how can you make waves so you can persist when pursuing your goals? In this episode, Terry sits down with NYU Motivation scientist Emily Balcetis to discuss her work on how perception can change our ability to persist in the pursuit of any goal. Also in this episode:How the sense of vision is different from our other senses (and why that matters in the context of goal pursuit). How to get motivated when you're not yet confident or competentThe different...

Every financial decision is a vote for where you'll end up in the future. But most happen on the fly. So how do we make sure we're making great day-to-day financial decisions without becoming exhausted and overwhelmed in the process?  In this episode, Ryan and Terry explore the structural dimension of change. Structure dictates behavior, so by changing the structure you can tune your behaviour to align with your goals automatically.  Also in this episode: How to know whether your current...

Humans are social animals, and change is a social phenomenon. In this episode, Ryan and Terry explore the concept of 'mimetic desire' to understand the role it plays in the pursuit of what we want and how our wants change us.  Also in this episode: The origins of mimetic theory Where our wants come from (and how they can work against us) How to 'weed your wants' and escape the rat race  👉  Level up with Compass Get started using the only habit formation system for personal finance. Show...

Yu Kai Chou is one of the world's foremost experts on motivation and game design for real world outcomes. He has advised and consulted to organisations like Uber, Tesla, Oxford, Yale and Stanford universities among many others. In this conersation he shares his Octalysis framework for gaming motivation and gearing it toward your goals.  Also in this episode: The unorthodox source of Yu Kai’s expertise.Why making things more interesting and enjoyable works better than rewards.The 8 universal...

BJ Fogg is the Einstein of Behaviour change. He studies and teaches behaviour science at Stanford, and chances are, you interact with tools and tech built on his insights several times a day. In this episode, Terry sits down to explore the origins of his Fogg behaviour model, and how it applies to realm of money. Also in this episode: Why emotion (not discipline) is the key to wiring in new habits without willpowerTwo ways you can reduce your relaiance on motivation to make a desired...

When it comes to catalysing personal transformation, John Demartini has very few peers. In this episode, here shares some of his most profound wisdom on how and why we change. He also shares his story of overcoming learning difficulties and financial illiteracy to becoming financially independent 'many times over'.    What you’ll learn:The role your personal values play in dictating your destiny.The simple discipline that led John to financial freedom in less than 10 years.The mindless...

Getting smarter about money is not the same as being more skilled with money. And the research clearly shows that financial outcomes are mediated moreso by behaviour than intelligence. Yet the vast majority of people relentlessly seek information and neglect to take action. In the first episode of their new series, Ryan and Terry discuss why this is, and share some of their biggest learnings from helping others take action and build skills and habits to improve their money lives. Also in this...