Way of the Renaissance Man Starring Jim Woods

In this reprise interview, Jim shares a few of his coveted secrets for profiting in the markets that he saves for his newsletter subscribers with the host of the Wall Street Reporter which first aired on the WallStreetReporter.com as well as his views on 2019.

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.

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Some men exude robust confidence.

Others radiate intelligence and intellectual prowess. Still others project a quiet physical strength that tells the world, "I got this."

But all of these qualities are rare to find in one man, and Keith Fitz-Gerald is just such a 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.

On this episode of the Way the Renaissance Man podcast, I converse with investment expert, husband, father, Samurai, and most importantly, my friend, Keith Fitz-Gerald. Keith is a seasoned analyst, trader and consultant with 35 years in global markets and extensive international media experience. And as Chief Investment Strategist for a leading financial research publisher for the last 10 years, he is one of the most widely read market experts on the planet. He is a sought-after speaker, motorcycle enthusiast, and world adventurer.

What's Discussed:

• Keith's FreedomFest debate that Jim moderates about Tesla and why Elon is a Renaissance Man
• Find out what qualities Keith has that make him an ideal Renaissance Man
• What "kaizen" means, and why it's such an important concept to live by
• Gleaning lessons from Keith's WWI fighter pilot great-grandfather
• Keith's amazing immersion in martial arts as a Samurai and Japanese culture, and how he integrates that into everything he does
• How Keith's grandmother inspired his passion for life and influenced his career choice And much more…

Plus, the most incredible sound you never want to hear.

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What can we learn from a man fighting desperately to conquer theocratic control over his country—all with a huge smile and an infectiously positive disposition?

Plenty, and that's exactly what you'll learn in this episode of the Way of the Renaissance Man podcast, featuring the indomitable spirit known as "Saber Rock."

Saber Rock is an Afghanistan subject matter expert, English language Institute president, and an interpreter for the U.S. Marine Corps and Coalition Forces during the war against the Taliban in Afghanistan.

In this interview from the FreedomFest conference, you'll hear his heart-wrenching personal story of valor, comradery, humor, pain, loss, action, adventure—and his fight back from death's door to become a real-life hero. Saber Rock's values and virtues, along with incredible story of his efforts to free the Afghan people from Taliban control, is the subject of the award-winning documentary film "Saber Rock," which was directed and produced by my friends the Locastro brothers.

If you haven't seen this short documentary, see it now. I guarantee it will be some of the best 30 minutes you'll ever spend.

I am honored to be able to share Saber Rock's story with you, and I'm even more honored to call him my friend.

What's Discussed:

How Saber Rock helped United States Marine Corps and Coalition Forces sway the hearts and minds of the Afghan people.

What gruesome measures the Taliban took to stop Saber Rock and his efforts for a Taliban-Free peace in the region.

What America doesn't understand about the different tribes of Afghanistan and who the enemy really is over there.

What it was like to be killed and brought back to life.

How the United States government wants to send him back to the front lines.

And much more...

Learn More with Links:

Saber Rock's Film Website: http://www.watchsaberrock.com/ Jim's Websites:

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Personal preparedness is a Renaissance Man's obligation to himself and those he loves to protect and keep them safe.

John Iannarelli, Retired FBI Special Agent Executive engages Jim with thought-provoking conversation at FreedomFest about the importance of being prepared, the value of achievement, and how to spot a terrorist.

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.

Who's On:

Today's Guest is an FBI Special Agent Executive (Ret.), author of the book How To Spot A Terrorist: Before It's Too Late and FOX News contributor John Iannarelli. John retired from the FBI after more than 20 years of service, during which time he was a member of the FBI SWAT Team and participated in the investigations of the Oklahoma City Bombing, the 9/11 attack, and Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords' shooting.

Among his many FBI assignments, John previously served in Washington, D.C. as the FBI National Spokesperson and later on the Executive Staff of the FBI's Cyber Division. He was a Squad Supervisor before becoming the Assistant Special Agent in Charge of the FBI's Phoenix Division, the number two position overseeing all Criminal, Cyber and Counter Intelligence investigations throughout Arizona.

During his FBI tenure, John was also the recipient of the FBI Director's Distinguished Service Award, for which he was selected from the ranks of the Bureau's 35,000 employees.

What's Discussed:

Why preparedness for unlikely scenarios and insurance have in common

What the FBI looks for as suspicious activity before a catastrophic event like terrorism

What it was like a Ground Zero during the Las Vegas shooting rampage

What steps John took to fulfill his childhood dream

What John means when he says, "I've never learned anything by doing it right."

And much more...

Learn More with Links:

John Iannarelli's Website: johniannarelli.com/

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Part of becoming a Renaissance Man requires having a healthy dose of skepticism.

Financial Survival Network's Kerry Lutz visits with Jim during Freedomfest as they discuss a myriad of topics including the value of skepticism on today's episode.

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.

Who's On:

Today's Guest is Kerry Lutz, author of "Viral Podcasting: How To Earn A 6 Figure Income From Your Podcast," and founder and host of the Financial Survival Network.

Kerry Lutz has been a student of Austrian Economics since 1977. After graduating from The New York Law School, he became an attorney and lifelong serial entrepreneur. His diverse career has included running a legal printing company, practicing commercial law and litigation and founding a successful distressed asset investment company.

After the 2008 financial collapse and the continued global economic deterioration, Kerry realized people needed a reliable source for accurate information. The ability to perceive economic reality, as well as to separate truth from governmental inspired economic fantasy will be essential for economic survival and prosperity in the years ahead.

In 2010, Kerry gave up most of his other interests to pursue his long held desire of becoming a radio show host. Thus the Financial Survival Network was born. Its mission is helping you to prosper and thrive in the New Economy. He has done hundreds of interviews with such financial luminaries as Peter Schiff, Harry S. Dent, Martin Armstrong, Jim Rogers, Marc Faber and Peter Grandich. He continually releases new segments and interviews on iTunes and YouTube. His new Triple Lutz Report was an instant hit and continues to increase audience share. As he says, "The Financial Survival Network, It's All About What's Next!"

What's Discussed:

• The differences of opinion Jim and Kerry have about Facebook, what they agree on and why that's a good thing.
• Why Kerry believes stupidity has become an exalted state of being.
• What Yossarian, the character from the book "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller has to do with shaping Kerry's political views?
• Why Jim feels that book was influential in American history.
• What does Kerry mean when he says, "it's important to not let the father of the wish be the father of the thought" and the lesson he learned.
• What Jim identifies as one of the biggest challenges in today's fake news era and what we must do specifically to overcome that challenge.

And much more...

Learn More with Links:

Kerry Lutz's Website: http://financialsurvivalnetwork.com/

Jim's Websites: WayOfTheRenaissanceMan.com

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There are many different paths to becoming a Renaissance Man.

The only criteria is to be someone who wants to learn, who wants to be well-rounded and wants to have fun in life.

Precious metals dealer Richard Checkan drops by to share with Jim the virtue of Renaissance Man training and his circuitous route to becoming a precious metals dealer on today's episode.

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.

Who's On:

Today's Guest is Richard Checkan, precious metals dealer, West Point graduate and former U.S, Army officer.

Rich graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York, in 1987, with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. He was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army as an Infantry Officer. He then served tours of duty at Fort Benning, Georgia, Schofield Barraks, Hawaii, and on the Demilitarized Zone in the Republic of South Korea. He held various leadership and staff positions at every level from platoon through battalion sized organizations. While at West Point, he played varsity soccer. He left military service in 1993 at the rank of Captain.

As the President and COO of ASI, Asset Strategies International, Rich has knowledge of every facet of ASI's operations. He has been an integral part of ASI's maturation from a precious metals and foreign exchange dealer to a full service tangible and rare tangible asset provider—to include rare U.S., world, and ancient coins. Rich oversees the operations, administrative, sales, and marketing departments, as well as serving as ASI's Compliance Officer.

What's Discussed:

What kind of training enables a person to succeed with confidence?

What was it like attending West Point Academy?

Does circumstance dictate reality?

What is within your control as a human being?

How did military training fuel Richard and Jim's ability to succeed?

Richard's unique path to his current career including door-to-door sales.

Agility, malleability, adaptability play into what principles for life?

Where does Richard look for signs of character?

And much more...

Learn More with Links:

Richard Checkan's Website: https://assetstrategies.com/

Jim's Website: WayOfTheRenaissanceMan.com

Jim's Investing: JimWoodsInvesting

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Defining, understanding and experiencing happiness requires thought and effort.

Mastering Happiness and The Virtue of Happiness author Dr. Joel Wade you get clear on happiness and how to pursue it on today's episode.

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.

Who's On:

Today's Guest is Dr. Joel Wade, MFT, Life Coach, podcast host, and author of Mastering Happiness and his lastest book, The Virtue of Happiness.

Dr. Wade first started working with clients in 1980. For many years he worked primarily as a Marriage and Family Therapist in private practice in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Los Gatos, California. Additionally, he worked as a teacher of graduate students and therapists over the years. As a Life Coach, Dr. Wade finds that he can bring all of the best of what he's learned to his clients, without some of the drawbacks that the framework of psychotherapy can bring.

Looking back he reflects that his life's work has been finding what it means to live well, to really and truly live well. Not according to somebody else's ideals, not in the manner of a cookie cutter of superficial advice, but what it means for a given person to make the most of his or her gifts and limitations, and to create and embody a truly wonderful life. Dr. Wade's work today as a Life Coach is to help his clients to reach for their goals in the service of creating a truly wonderful life, given the realities of their life as it is.

What's Discussed:

Is happiness a goal or something more?

What makes a happy life?

What role does true grit hold for us?

What are the main ingredients of courage and how can we build it?

One simple trick to focus and embolden courage.

Learn More with Links:

Dr. Wade's Website: http://www.drjoelwade.com Dr. Wade's Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/happypodcast

Jim's Website: WayOfTheRenaissanceMan.com

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When it comes to learning lessons in life, Ed Rush says it's better to be the hare and not the tortoise.

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.

Who's On:

Today's Guest is Ed Rush, Five-time Best-selling Author and retired Marine Corps F/A-18 Fighter Pilot.

The rare few who have spent a significant amount of time in the cockpit of an F/A-18 fighter jet knows the value of strategy and the power of focus. Ed Rush is a professional speaker, a five-time #1 best selling author, and a successful business consultant who has effectively taken the principles that he learned flying faster than the speed of sound, and translated them into good business.

A decorated Marine Corps F/A-18 pilot. At the height of his career, he was the #1 instructor in the Marine Corps for 1-against-1 dogfighting and was instrumental in the training development for the new F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter.

Ed has flown close to 2,000 tactical aircraft hours, with over 50 missions in combat for which he was awarded an Air Medal.

He has flown everything from small trainers to mach 2 fighters including T-34, T-2, A-4, H-1, F/A-18, F-5, and MiG-21. He also flew and beat a Russian made MiG-29 in a training mission.

The lessons Ed learned in the cockpit are instrumental and provide the content basis for much of his consulting and speaking.

A central theme in Ed's life is to do everything with speed. Listen in as Jim and Ed discuss lessons learned from their time in the military and how those translate into their everyday lives.

What's Discussed:

What habits did you take with you from the military?

What is the difference between external discipline and self-discipline?

What are some of the 21-day adventures you have taken?

What does Ed Rush do for fun?

What plan does Ed have to run for President in 2020?

Learn More with Links:

Ed's Website:

EdRush.com Ed Rush on Twitter Ed Rush on Facebook

Jim's Website:

WayOfTheRenaissanceMan.com JimWoodsInvesting.com

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Next on the Way of the Renaissance Man, Crypto, Acapulco, and How to Ooze Passion

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.

Who's On:

Today's Guest is Jeff Berwick, Anarcho-Capitalist. Libertarian. Freedom fighter against mankind's two biggest enemies, the State and the Central Banks. Jeff is the founder of The Dollar Vigilante and host of the popular video podcast, Anarchast. Jeff is a prominent speaker at many of the world's freedom, investment and cryptocurrency conferences including his own, Anarchapulco, as well as regularly in the media including CNBC, Bloomberg and Fox Business. Jeff also posts exclusive content daily to the new blockchain based social media network, Steemit.

Jeff was the CEO from 1994 until 2002 when he sold the company. Afterwards, Berwick went forth to live on and travel the world by sailboat but sank his boat in a storm off the coast of El Salvador. After being saved clinging to his surfboard with nothing but a pair of surfing shorts left of all his material possessions he decided to "live nowhere" and travel the world as spontaneously as possible with one overarching goal: See and understand the world with his own eyes, not through the lens of the media.

A central theme in Jeff's life is to do everything with passion. Listen in as Jim and Jeff have a conversation about what's important in life and what drives Jeff everyday.

What's Discussed:

What drives a live well lived?

How do we apply passion?

Jeff's view of fiat currencies and what's next, crypto?

What is Anarchopulco?

What one can do to integrate and celebrate one's life with others.

Learn More with Links:

Jeff's Website:

dollarvigilante.com

anarchapulco.com

Jim's Website:

WayOfTheRenaissanceMan.com

JimWoodsInvesting.com

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.

Who's On:

Today's Guest is Grover Norquist, (Twitter: @GroverNorquist) is president of Americans for Tax Reform, a taxpayer advocacy group he founded in 1985 at President Reagan's request. ATR works to limit the size and cost of government and opposes higher taxes at the federal, state, and local levels and supports tax reform that moves towards taxing consumed income one time at one rate.

ATR organizes the Taxpayer Protection Pledge, which asks all candidates for federal and state office to commit themselves in writing to the American people to oppose all net tax increases. In the 115th Congress, 212 House members and 45 Senators have taken the pledge.

What's Discussed:

• The Formation of Americans for Tax Reform
• What is the purpose of the organization
• How they hold politicians accountable at every level of government
• Accountability as a fundamental concept of the Way of the Renaissance Man

Learn more with guest links:

Grover's Website: atr.org

Jim's Website: JimWoodsInvesting.com

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