Way of the Renaissance Man Starring Jim Woods

Up next on Way of the Renaissance Man, Reminiscences Of Past Intellectual Activism Featuring Fellow Idea Warrior Stewart Margolis When two friends who've known each other for more than three decades get together to reminisce about their mutual passion for ideas, literature, career, and living the Renaissance Man ethos, you know you're in for an auditory treat. And that's exactly what you get in this episode of the podcast, as Jim talks with his good friend, writer, filmmaker and intellectual activist Stewart Margolis.

Welcome to the Way the Renaissance Man podcast. This is a show about ideas, personal empowerment, and celebrating the rational life. Our goal is to help each other discover the tools needed to better focus our minds, integrate our thoughts with actions, and live the lives we really want with your host Jim Woods.

This season, I will continue speaking with many more interesting Renaissance Men, and Women, who can help us identify, understand and assimilate the key ingredients essential to constructing a life well lived.

Who's On: Today's guest from our FreedomFest interviews is Stewart Margolis. What's Discussed: During this episode, you'll learn how Jim and Stewart began their adventures in idea advocacy while students at UCLA, and how they've continued to promote those ideas throughout the decades. You'll also learn about Stewart's years living the life of a financier in Bermuda; his various film and screenwriting projects, and his work with the Ayn Rand Institute. If you've ever wanted to eavesdrop on two friends ruminating on their mutual love of reason, passion and staying in the moment, then this episode was made for you. And so much more... And now, here's Jim's conversation with Stewart Margolis… Learn More with Links:

FreedomFest Website: https://www.freedomfest.com/ Stewart Margolis' website AynRand.org

JIM WOODS' WEBSITES:

http://JimWoodsInvesting.com http://WayoftheRenaissanceMan.com

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"When you have confidence, you can have a lot of fun. And when you have fun, you can do amazing things." – Joe Namath

Listen and WATCH HERE NOW! I am a big fan of confidence and the role it plays in a person's success (or lack thereof). That's why one of my favorite athletes of all time was pro football Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Namath. The man was so confident he literally guaranteed a victory in Super Bowl III, and then went on to deliver what was perhaps the greatest upset in Super Bowl history. Yes, Namath had the skills to back up his confidence. Yet plenty of players had more skill than "Broadway Joe," but few had his confidence, style and swagger.

Wisdom about money, investing and life can be found anywhere. If you have a good quote you'd like me to share with your fellow Renaissance Man readers, send it to me, along with any comments, questions and suggestions you have about my website, newsletters, podcast or anything else. In The Name Of The Best Within Us, Jim Woods Renaissance Man

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Up next on Way of the Renaissance Man, bringing excitement and passion to the dismal science, with Professor Sean Flynn When asked to think about the prototype professor of economics, most people are likely to conjure up the image of a staid gentleman in a bowtie who is buried in statistics. Well, those people haven't met Sean Flynn.

Welcome to the Way the Renaissance Man podcast. This is a show about ideas, personal empowerment, and celebrating the rational life. Our goal is to help each other discover the tools needed to better focus our minds, integrate our thoughts with actions, and live the lives we really want with your host Jim Woods.

This season, I will continue speaking with many more interesting Renaissance Men, and Women, who can help us identify, understand and assimilate the key ingredients essential to constructing a life well lived.

Who's On: Today's guest from our FreedomFest interviews is Sean Flynn. Sean is the author of the best-selling book, "Economics for Dummies," and he's the co-author of the world's best-selling economics textbook. What's Discussed: In this episode, Jim has a fascinating, fun and humorous discussion with the eminently vibrant Scripps College economics professor. Topics covered in this discussion include Sean's personal history as an economist; how he was chosen to write "Economics for Dummies," he and Jim's mutual love of martial arts, and his groundbreaking work in the field of free-market healthcare reform. Plus, you'll learn all about Sean's new book, which advocates for enhanced price transparency in healthcare, consistent pricing for every consumer, an insurance system designed so that individuals can actually pay their deductibles, and real competition among healthcare providers. And so much more... After listening to this episode, we suspect you'll have a much different view of an economics professor. And now, here's Jim's conversation with Sean Flynn… Learn More with Links:

FreedomFest Website: https://www.freedomfest.com/

Sean Flynn's Scripps College Webpage Scripps College Professor Flynn

JIM WOODS' WEBSITES:

http://JimWoodsInvesting.com

http://WayoftheRenaissanceMan.com

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"I never thought it was such a bad little tree. It's not bad at all, really. Maybe it just needs a little love." – Linus Van Pelt, "A Charlie Brown Christmas"

Listen and WATCH HERE NOW! If you've seen "A Charlie Brown Christmas," then you know all about the little tree that wasn't very attractive, but that Charlie thought needed him. In our own lives, it's easy to fall into periods where we may not feel very attractive, or very valuable, or even very good about ourselves. Yet it is during these times that a true Renaissance Man needs to allow himself to love the most-important person in his life—himself. So, no matter how bad you're feeling, probably all you need is a little love—so give it to yourself. You, and the world, will be much better off because of it.

Wisdom about money, investing and life can be found anywhere. If you have a good quote you'd like me to share with your fellow Renaissance Man readers, send it to me, along with any comments, questions and suggestions you have about my website, newsletters, podcast or anything else. In The Name Of The Best Within Us, Jim Woods Renaissance Man

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" When men yield up the privilege of thinking, the last shadow of liberty quits the horizon. " – Thomas Paine In one of his many brilliant and pithy quotes, the great Thomas Paine reminds us that failure to uphold reason is a sure prescription for tyranny. Indeed, they are words to live by — given the current economic and political milieu.

Wisdom about money, investing and life can be found anywhere. If you have a good quote you'd like me to share with your fellow Renaissance Man readers, send it to me, along with any comments, questions and suggestions you have about my website, newsletters, podcast or anything else. In The Name Of The Best Within Us, Jim Woods Renaissance Man

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Up next on Way of the Renaissance Man, a conversation with the least popular man in a room full of politicians featuring Nick Tomboulides. Get a bunch of politicians together, and they'll disagree on almost everything. Yet the one thing they'll all agree on is the desire to keep their jobs. Yet there's one man who has dedicated himself to making the profession of politics a part-time avocation, Nick Tomboulides.

Welcome to the Way the Renaissance Man podcast. This is a show about ideas, personal empowerment, and celebrating the rational life. Our goal is to help each other discover the tools needed to better focus our minds, integrate our thoughts with actions, and live the lives we really want with your host Jim Woods.

This season, I will continue speaking with many more interesting Renaissance Men, and Women, who can help us identify, understand and assimilate the key ingredients essential to constructing a life well lived.

Who's On: Today's guest from our FreedomFest interviews is Nick Tomboulides, and he's the Executive Director of U.S. Term Limits, a Washington-based group that advocates for term limits at all levels of government. What's Discussed: In this episode, you'll hear Nick's compelling arguments for why term limits are a must, and how the implementation of term limits is the first step to giving power back to the American people. You'll also discover why change in government isn't about electing a new Captain, it's about trying to fix the ship first. Plus, find out why term limits are key to preserving natural rights, and why they represent a check and balance on government power. And, so much more... And now, here's Jim's conversation with Nick Tomboulides… Learn More with Links:

FreedomFest Website: https://www.freedomfest.com/ Nick Tomboulides' Website: https://www.termlimits.com/

JIM WOODS' WEBSITES:

http://JimWoodsInvesting.com http://WayoftheRenaissanceMan.com

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"We go out in the world and take our chances Fate is just the weight of circumstances That's the way that lady luck dances Why are we here? Because we're here Why does it happen? Because it happens Roll the bones" – Rush, "Roll the Bones"

Listen HERE NOW! Sometimes in life, you have to take a chance. Whether it's your career, your personal relationships or even just your hobbies, taking chances is often a very good thing. I believe we need the stress of the unknown in our lives to help us grow, and to give us the kind of thrills that should fill our lives. So, if the dice are hot, why not step up and take your shot?

Wisdom about money, investing and life can be found anywhere. If you have a good quote you'd like me to share with your fellow Renaissance Man readers, send it to me, along with any comments, questions and suggestions you have about my website, newsletters, podcast or anything else. In The Name Of The Best Within Us, Jim Woods Renaissance Man

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Exploring the mind of a polymath who has actually invented a better mousetrap featuring Mike Turner. Every once in a while, you meet someone who just thinks a little different, and someone who brings a unique set of skills to bear to solve an age-old problem. That's how Jim describes his friend and colleague, Mike Turner, founder of Turner Capital Investments.

Welcome to the Way the Renaissance Man podcast. This is a show about ideas, personal empowerment, and celebrating the rational life. Our goal is to help each other discover the tools needed to better focus our minds, integrate our thoughts with actions, and live the lives we really want with your host Jim Woods.

This season, I will continue speaking with many more interesting Renaissance Men, and Women, who can help us identify, understand and assimilate the key ingredients essential to constructing a life well lived.

Who's On: Today's guest from our FreedomFest interviews is Mike Turner, founder of Turner Capital Investments. What's Discussed: In this episode, you'll learn about Mike's background in structural engineering and computer science, and how he trained his problem-solving skills on the challenge of how to make money in the financial markets. Then you'll find out about Mike's unique analytical approach to investing in the markets, which focuses on knowing when to be in stocks, when to be out of stocks—and even when to be short stocks. You'll also find out about the folly of predictive market models, and you'll discover the ridiculously simple rule about markets—which is that the current trend in the market will last exactly until it doesn't. Plus, find out why Jim thinks that the way Mike approaches markets is the way a rational person should approach life, which is to constantly assess the facts, and change your disposition when those facts indicate a change. And, so much more... And now, here's Jim's conversation with Mike Turner… Learn More with Links:

FreedomFest Website: https://www.freedomfest.com/ Mike Turner's Website: Turner Capital Investments

JIM WOODS' WEBSITES:

http://JimWoodsInvesting.com http://WayoftheRenaissanceMan.com

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"Weak points come from not doing the things you suck at doing. The difference between a successful athlete and a crappy one is they always do the things they have to do, not what they want to do." –Dave Tate, fitness writer

Listen HERE NOW! The willingness to address weak points doesn't just apply to athletes. It can apply to investing, personal finance, marketable skills, etc. In just about every area of our lives, we have weak points. The difference between those who really prevail in life and those who just get by is the willingness to do what you have to do to overcome those weak points.

Wisdom about money, investing and life can be found anywhere. If you have a good quote you'd like me to share with your fellow Renaissance Man readers, send it to me, along with any comments, questions and suggestions you have about my website, newsletters, podcast or anything else. In The Name Of The Best Within Us, Jim Woods Renaissance Man

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Taking a few trips around the sun, and sharing life's wisdom with retired Air Force and commercial airline pilot Crosby Ruff. When someone sees you at a professional investing conference and says, "Hey, I really like your stuff," you know that's a pathway to making a new and deep friendship. That's how Jim and former Air Force and Delta Airlines pilot Crosby Ruff met. And after enjoying a beer together, Jim and Crosby discovered they had a whole lot more in common than just the military and a love of investing.

Welcome to the Way the Renaissance Man podcast.

This is a show about ideas, personal empowerment, and celebrating the rational life. Our goal is to help each other discover the tools needed to better focus our minds, integrate our thoughts with actions, and live the lives we really want with your host Jim Woods.

This season, I will continue speaking with many more interesting Renaissance Men, and Women, who can help us identify, understand and assimilate the key ingredients essential to constructing a life well lived. Who's On: Today's guest from our FreedomFest interviews is retired Air Force and commercial airline pilot Crosby Ruff. What's Discussed: In this episode, you'll learn about Crosby's journey from college student to Air Force pilot, and from schoolteacher to commercial airline pilot. Plus, hear the fascinating story of Crosby's close brush with death, and how his decisive action during an intense nor'easter storm narrowly averted the disaster of his commercial airliner plunging into the frigid waters surrounding Newark Airport. Crosby Ruff is an example of someone who lives the Renaissance Man ethos. A man whose exhibited extreme grace under pressure, and someone who trusts himself and his training to get through the most extreme circumstances. It's often said that people come into your life that make a lasting impression. Crosby Ruff is one of those people, and you'll find out why in this episode. And, so much more... And now, here's Jim's conversation with Crosby Ruff… Learn More with Links:

FreedomFest Website: https://www.freedomfest.com/

JIM WOODS' WEBSITES:

http://JimWoodsInvesting.com http://WayoftheRenaissanceMan.com

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