Way of the Renaissance Man Starring Jim Woods

"I think a lot of developments start with the desire of the developer to get what he really wants so that he can use it. It's not just the technical fascination or the business opportunity." — Ray Dolby

Dolby certainly understood that to get things done, you must first love doing it. If you are starting a business, or if you are contemplating a career change, then you need to consider that the best results will come when you go after what you really want. You shouldn't just go into something because of a technical aptitude or because it might make you some money. Real happiness comes from making money doing what you love.

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In The Name Of The Best Within Us,

Jim Woods Renaissance Man

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Discussing philosophy, business, the dangers of zero-sum thinking, and the virtue of gratitude with a modern-day Hank Reardon, Jay Lapeyre. Fans of Ayn Rand's magnum opus "Atlas Shrugged" will know the character Hank Rearden. He's the business executive that runs his company by the principles of reason and rational self-interest.

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 is someone Jim considers a modern-day Hank Reardon: Jay Lapeyre. Jay is the President of Laitram, LLC, a diversified global manufacturer of plastic conveyor belting, shrimp processing equipment, and space-saving stairs. He is a member of the Tulane University Board of Administrators, and Jay is the Board Chair of The Atlas Society in Washington, D.C. What's Discussed: In this episode, you'll learn about Jay's intellectual awakening while playing college basketball at the University of Texas. You'll also learn about his life-long journey of integrating philosophy with business, and how the two are inextricably linked. The discussion then goes on to Jay's work with the Atlas Society, and how he lends his passion to the organization to help promote and disseminate Ayn Rand's revolutionary ideas. And, so much more... And now, here's Jim's conversation with Jay Lapeyre… Learn More with Links:

Jay's Website: www.laitram.com

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

JIM WOODS' WEBSITES:

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

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"Men go crazy in congregations. They only get better one by one." — Sting, "All This Time"

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I believe that when people start thinking along with a group, they stop improving their independent thinking skills. If you want to make real progress in life, a good way to do so is to separate yourself from whatever groups you belong to and reevaluate if what that group says comports with what you actually think. If it does, then by all means return to that group. If not, then go your own way. Whatever your conclusions, at least you'll know you reached them independently.

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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The importance of wanting to help people... and how to turn ideas into successful companies with one of the nation's most successful marketers, authors, and all-around Renaissance Men.

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: When you meet one of the nation's leading entrepreneurs in the cannabis jungles of Colombia, you know the conversation is going to be interesting. That's where Jim met today's guest, Craig Huey, Founder and President of Creative Direct Marketing Group. Craig is recognized as one of the world's leading experts in marketing and advertising, and he's helped turn countless small companies into multimillion-dollar corporations using his expertise in direct response marketing, targeting strategy, and accountable advertising. What's Discussed: In this episode, you'll learn why both Craig and Jim think the key to being successful is to know your productive purpose in life, and to figure out how to implement your vision for helping others. You'll also find out why capitalism is such a conducive economic and political system for those who seek a mutual exchange of values. Plus, find out about Craig's latest book, which is a thoughtful critique of the current "Deep State" environment in Washington, D.C., and why this environment is so toxic to freedom. And, so much more... And now, here's Jim's conversation with the eminently intelligent and entertaining Craig Huey… Learn More with Links:

Craig's Website: CraigHuey.com FreedomFest Website: https://www.freedomfest.com/

JIM WOODS' WEBSITES:

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

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"If you know the enemy and know yourself you need not fear the results of a hundred battles." — Sun Tzu, "The Art of War"

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There is a ton of wisdom to be found in the Chinese military strategist's classic work, and if you haven't read it, then you need to immediately. Knowing the principles that govern conflict will help you to prevail in business, investing, and even in your personal relationships. To maximize all three of these areas, you must know the enemy — and know yourself.

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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How does a man go from reading Atlas Shrugged just nine years ago to becoming the President and CEO of the Ayn Rand Institute?

That's the fascinating story of Tal Tsfany; entrepreneur, leader, thinker and all-around Renaissance Man.

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:

This episode at FreedomFest, Jim speaks with the President and CEO of the Ayn Rand Institute, Tal Tsfany.

What's Discussed: In this episode, you'll learn how Tal was introduced to Ayn Rand, how it quickly took over his thinking, and how he used the inspiration and courage he drew from Rand's work to leave a comfortable corporate job and create a Silicon Valley tech startup. You'll also learn about Tal's simple, yet eminently beautiful, four-step system for achieving real happiness in life, which all begins with having a proper definition of what happiness truly is. Plus, Tal shares his thoughts on how to remember the best days of your lives, which ironically often come at your lowest point. You'll also find out how to become really good at introspection; how to be a better valuer of life, and how to integrate your values with actions.

Plus, so much more... And now, here's Jim's conversation with Tal Tsfany...

Learn More with Links:

Tal's Website: https://AynRand.org

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

JIM WOODS' WEBSITES:

http://JimWoodsInvesting.com

http://WayoftheRenaissanceMan.com

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What to look for with Micron and the Semiconductor Industry Outlook

Watch as Jim Woods joins Nicole Petallides on The Watch List to share his views on Micron and his outlook for the semiconductor industry on the TD Ameritrade Television Network. 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.

Learn More with Links:

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

JIM WOODS' WEBSITES:

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

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The Heroism of Muscle Muscle, throughout history, has been next of kin to the heroic, and the heroic is eternal. –TC Luoma, fitness writer and humorist

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I try to stay in good physical shape, and I do so by lifting weights and swimming. But hey, you don't have to be a muscle-bound superman to know a sound body is the handmaiden of a sound mind. This concept — as well as the concept of heroism — goes all the way back to ancient Greece. I'm a big fan of fitness, and an even bigger fan of heroism. So why not take care of your body and your mind? I suspect you'll be a lot more heroic in your loved-ones' eyes 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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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:

This episode at FreedomFest, Jim speaks with precious metals expert Michael Checkan, president of Asset Strategies International.

Michael is a hard-money warrior, and someone who has been in the precious metals business for more than half a century. During this conversation, you'll learn all about the work Michael did for Vietnamese refugees to help them start new lives in the United States.

What's Discussed:

In this discussion, you'll also find out how Michael assisted these refugees in converting their golden "Taels," which are literally thin sheets of made of the precious metal, into U.S. dollars—dollars that allowed them to make America their new home. Plus, find out Michael's current views on the latest run higher in gold prices; the tailwinds driving gold higher, and why it makes sense for every Renaissance Man to consider owning some physical gold in his portfolio.

And, so much more...

And now, here's Jim's conversation with Michael Checkan…

Learn More with Links:

Michael's Website: https://assetstrategies.com/

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

JIM WOODS' WEBSITES:

http://JimWoodsInvesting.com

http://WayoftheRenaissanceMan.com

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Have you ever seen a one-armed man punching at nothing but the breeze? If you've ever seen a one-armed man then you've seen me Then you've seen me, I come and stand at every door Then you've seen me, I always leave with less than I had before Then you've seen me, bet I can make you smile when the blood, it hits the floor Tell me, friend, can you ask for anything more? —Bruce Springsteen, "The Wrestler"

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Perhaps the best film of 2008 is director Darren Aronofsky's masterpiece, "The Wrestler." The film, which stars the great Mickey Rourke, depicts the struggle of a physically and emotionally battered professional wrestler vainly attempting to cling to the glory days of his past. The title song from the film is also a masterpiece, and yet another brilliant feather in the cap of one of the greatest songwriters of our generation, Bruce Springsteen. If you want to feel the emotional power of a man literally wrestling with life, then you need to see Aronofsky's film and listen to Bruce's song. Both will remind you that life is a beautifully intense struggle worth every drop of blood that hits the floor.

—Jim Woods September 11th 2019

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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