December 22, 2023

Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness with David Zapata - Episode 18

32 minutes

Guest host Wade Borth is joined by fellow agent David Zapata as they dive into the concept of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, relating it to the holiday season and the American experience. They also discuss how John Locke's original idea of "life, liberty, and the pursuit of property" aligns with the pursuit of happiness through knowledge, skills, and ownership. Take a listen to this light-hearted and insightful conversation.

Highlights 01:13 The common understanding of 'property' as real estate, and as the product of mind and hand labor 03:16 Why so many people still desire to migrate to the U.S. despite its issues 05:33 The efforts of business owners who have come from challenging circumstances and continue to uplift communities 07:44 David's experience of moving to the United States and celebrating his first Thanksgiving 14:48 The parallel between life insurance and American values in terms of privacy 22:59 Nelson Nash's story who found financial solutions thanks to his life insurance policy during a major crisis 28:32 How contrary to popular belief, whole life insurance policies are written in favor of the policyholder, and it promotes value-building through American principles 30:54 The importance of being responsible in managing your personal property to attain maximum potential

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