In our new series The Ten Best Books, over the coming weeks we are going to discuss those books which Steve and I believe can assist investors to make better investment decisions. Out of all the books we have read, we believe these ten are special. Whether they focus on theory or practical aspects of investing, we think they can provide an investor with a core investment philosophy and importantly investment principles to live by.Thanks for listening!Download a free copy of our latest book, Total Money Management – How to escape the rat race and unlock your financial independence.www.gonextlevelwealth.com.au/podcastPete Wargentwww.petewargent.com/www.linkedin.com/in/pete-wargent-37228322/Stephen Moriartytwitter.com/SGM63

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We hope you have enjoyed the 4 F's as a detour from our usual finance topics. But both Pete and Steve understand that while finance is critical, it is important to place it in context to our whole life. We believe wealth building is important but needs to be a part of a wider goal of living a rich life. In this final episode we apply the 8 characteristics to finance and discuss where it fits in with the other F's - fun, fitness and filosophy. In the next series, Pete and Steve will be discussing their 10 favourite investment books and what lessons we can learn from them in order to make us better investors.Thanks for listening!Download a free copy of our latest book, Total Money Management – How to escape the rat race and unlock your financial independence.www.gonextlevelwealth.com.au/podcastPete Wargentwww.petewargent.com/www.linkedin.com/in/pete-wargent-37228322/Stephen Moriartytwitter.com/SGM63

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In this episode Pete and Steve discuss the 3rd of the 4 F's - fun. They discuss various aspects of fun like - Should it be planned? Can you have fun by yourself? What role does personality play in determining what fun is for you as an individual? Join Pete and Steve as they discuss the 4 F's characteristics and what it means for fun.Thanks for listening!Download a free copy of our latest book, Total Money Management – How to escape the rat race and unlock your financial independence.www.gonextlevelwealth.com.au/podcastPete Wargentwww.petewargent.com/www.linkedin.com/in/pete-wargent-37228322/Stephen Moriartytwitter.com/SGM63

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In this episode on Fitness, Pete and Steve discuss how each of the 4 F's characteristics can help you maintain a healthy physical and mental lifestyle. As Pete and Steve often discuss, when it comes to finance you don't want to overdo it and the same principle applies to fitness. You need to consider a health and eating plan based on your personality type and lifestyle and be prepared to adapt your program to your ever changing lifestyle.Thanks for listening!Download a free copy of our latest book, Total Money Management – How to escape the rat race and unlock your financial independence.www.gonextlevelwealth.com.au/podcastPete Wargentwww.petewargent.com/www.linkedin.com/in/pete-wargent-37228322/Stephen Moriartytwitter.com/SGM63

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In this episode Pete and Steve discuss philosophy and why it is arguably the most important of the 4. They use the characteristics discussed in previous episodes to determine how philosophy has evolved since the earlier generations. With a focus on the 9 Types, Pete and Steve delve into just how you can use the characteristics to assist in developing your own philosophy to help you achieve greater wellbeing.Books Mentioned:- Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community - Robert D. Putnam- The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying - Marie Kondo- Ikigai: The Japanese Philosophy for a Happy and Meaningful Life, Shizuka KobayashiThanks for listening!Download a free copy of our latest book, Total Money Management – How to escape the rat race and unlock your financial independence.www.gonextlevelwealth.com.au/podcastPete Wargentwww.petewargent.com/www.linkedin.com/in/pete-wargent-37228322/Stephen Moriartytwitter.com/SGM63

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In this episode Pete and Steve discuss the final 4 characteristics that you should think about in developing your 4 F's model. They discuss, thinking, curiosity, perseverance and finally planning and how each of these can help you in achieving your goals and living a balanced life.Books mentioned:- The E-Myth by Michael E. Gerber- Stephen Jay GouldThanks for listening!Download a free copy of our latest book, Total Money Management – How to escape the rat race and unlock your financial independence.www.gonextlevelwealth.com.au/podcastPete Wargentwww.petewargent.com/www.linkedin.com/in/pete-wargent-37228322/Stephen Moriartytwitter.com/SGM63

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In this episode, Pete and Steve discuss 4 of the characteristics or principles that we each should consider when building your own 4 F's model. We discuss the importance of balance and how it can impact your life. We talk about distributions like the normal distribution and relate it to finance. How important it is to have a dynamic approach rather than a static outmoded view of the areas that impact our lives and finally, how discipline works in the model.Books mentioned:- Awaken the Giant Within - Anthony Robbins- The Pyschology of Money - Morgan Housel- The Complete Book of Running - Jim FixxThanks for listening!Download a free copy of our latest book, Total Money Management – How to escape the rat race and unlock your financial independence.www.gonextlevelwealth.com.au/podcastPete Wargentwww.petewargent.com/www.linkedin.com/in/pete-wargent-37228322/Stephen Moriartytwitter.com/SGM63

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In this new series Pete and Steve discuss their 4 F's mental model. The 4 F's stands for:FunFitnessFinance andFilosophy. In this introductory episode Pete and Steve outline their thoughts around what makes a life successful. Being successful is about your whole life, not just the financial side and so it is important to pay attention to the other 3 - fun, fitness and filosophy. So join Pete and Steve as they discuss some of their life experiences and share how you can build not only wealth but a successful life. Thanks for listening!Download a free copy of our latest book, Total Money Management – How to escape the rat race and unlock your financial independence.www.gonextlevelwealth.com.au/podcastPete Wargentwww.petewargent.com/www.linkedin.com/in/pete-wargent-37228322/Stephen Moriartytwitter.com/SGM63

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In this, the final episode in the Buffett mini-series, Pete and Steve discuss what we can learn from Warren Buffett's journey as an investor. Are there any special characteristics that each of us can gain from Buffett in helping us be successful not just in investing but in life in general. Recommended books for the series:· The New Buffettology· The Warren Buffett Way· Buffett: Beyond Value· 7 Secrets to Investing Like Warren Buffett· Buffett: The Making of and American Capitalist· The Snowball· The Dao of Warren Buffett· The Warren Buffett Portfolio· Warren Buffett and The Interpretation of Financial Statements· Buffett: Ground Rules· Berkshire – Partnership LettersThanks for listening!Download a free copy of our latest book, Total Money Management – How to escape the rat race and unlock your financial independence.www.gonextlevelwealth.com.au/podcastPete Wargentwww.petewargent.com/www.linkedin.com/in/pete-wargent-37228322/Stephen Moriartytwitter.com/SGM63

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In this episode, Pete and Steve discuss the Kelly Criterion and whether Warren Buffett could be considered a Kelly investor. Buffett has never mentioned whether he is a Kelly investor, but by looking at the Kelly principles, Pete and Steve believe that Buffett is probably a Kelly investor given the way he invests and his philosophy which appears to be closely aligned with Kelly. They also discuss what criteria make for a Kelly type investor and how it can lead to greater investment returns over the long run. Books referred to: The Warren Buffett Portfolio: Mastering the Power of the Focus Investment Strategy by Robvert G. HagstromThanks for listening!Download a free copy of our latest book, Total Money Management – How to escape the rat race and unlock your financial independence.www.gonextlevelwealth.com.au/podcastPete Wargentwww.petewargent.com/www.linkedin.com/in/pete-wargent-37228322/Stephen Moriartytwitter.com/SGM63

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