An atom is a tiny little thing. Throw a few together and you start to build big things. And within every atom lies enormous power. Same goes for atomic habits : small changes in behavior that work together to make big changes, holding the power to help you build your best self. Today we welcome James Clear, author of Atomic Habits: Tiny Changes, Remarkable Results , for an incredibly simple, practical, and powerful conversation that could change improve your life. Learn more about your ad choice...
Apr 01, 2020•1 hr 8 min
Did you sell at the top? Will you buy at the bottom? Does it really matter if you're in it for the long term? Andy Cross and Aaron Bush join David to hear your stories, answer your questions, and check your temperament as we slog through a brutal month's mailbag, only to find...inspiration! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 25, 2020•1 hr 4 min
When the market falls, we are very aware of stock prices and our portfolio performances. But don't forget that market caps are also dropping! How big are our businesses? How do they compare to each other? Can Aaron Bush get his head around these new numbers or will Andy Cross steal his throne? We'll find out, only on the Market Cap Game Show. Sponsored link: http://www.molekule.com code fool10. Post your job today at Indeed.com/motley and get a free sponsored job upgrade on your first posting Le...
Mar 18, 2020•52 min
As a health issue, we should absolutely take the Coronavirus outbreak seriously. However that doesn't mean we need to change the way we invest, even when the market drops sharply. So please wash your hands and then sit on them, as we contemplate the troubled times we're living through. Sponsor Link: Get the first $50 off your first job post at LinkedIn.com/fool . Terms and conditions apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Mar 11, 2020•41 min
The market has dropped! Investors are spooked! The end is nigh! What better time to step away from the fray and consider some timeless wisdom from our fellow humans. No news here; just 5 great quotes submitted by you and shared back out for Fools to ponder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 04, 2020•29 min
Should you be investing during the Coronavirus outbreak? Are dividends right for you? Where did our Foolish culture come from? All this and more as David is joined by his brother Tom Gardner, The Motley Fool Answers team, Aaron Bush, and others to answer your mailbag questions. Show Links: Listener Survey Investor Island Message Board Investor Island Game Analysis Video Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Feb 26, 2020•1 hr 8 min
Two years ago the market seemed a little volatile, so David picked 5 More Stocks to Feed the Next Bear . Where did that hungry bear go? A year before that, the presidential election had lots of people in a tizzy, so David picked 5 Stocks The World Needs Right Now . Did the world need them after all? Join David and guest Emily Flippen as we look back and review these stock picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Feb 19, 2020•52 min
Do you remember when the Internet was new? When eBay was worth more than Amazon? When Blockbuster was streaming video and Netflix wasn't? Today, Tom Gardner and Mac Greer join David for another spin in the wayback machine, to visit some old friends — like Jeff Bezos, Reed Hastings, and Mr. Rogers — from the radio past. Sponsor link: Get the first $50 off your first job post at LinkedIn.com/fool . Terms and conditions apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Feb 12, 2020•56 min
Do you remember what makes a business win? How about the official signs of a Rule Breaker stock? The all-time greatest secret of investing? Well in case you didn't memorize 4 1/2 years of this podcast, or in case you're new around here (welcome!), we're circling back to revisit some of the most important lessons from the past. The Businesses That Win 6 Traits of a Rule Breaker: Part 1 , Part 2 , Part 3 The Greatest Investing Secret of All The Tale of Spiffy Pop David's Biggest Losers - Part 2 Le...
Feb 05, 2020•40 min
The market crashed in January, finally putting an end to a long bull market. Or did it? Depends how closely you were listening. Today we look back at a month full of losers, lessons, and outright fabrications. DC area Fools: our next Conscious Capitalism DC event is a night with John Mackey, “Leading with Love,” with Tom Gardner conducting an interview, post-presentation. At the National Press Club on February 4th. https://consciouscapitalism.regfox.com/dc-chapter-john-mackey-event-february-4202...
Jan 29, 2020•1 hr 6 min
It's not about what you should get rid of; it's about what you want to keep forever. It's time to KonMari your portfolio! Plus, a review of last year's 5 Stocks Shrouded in Mystery . Sponsor Links: Thanks to Health IQ. See if you qualify for lower rates! healthiq.com/fool . 20% off a Grammarly premium account at Grammarly.com/fool . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Jan 22, 2020•52 min
In this special episode, Chris Hill joins us to discuss the day the market tanked. Were you ready? Sponsored links: http://www.molekule.com code fool10. Get the first $50 off your first job post at LinkedIn.com/fool . Terms and conditions apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 15, 2020•42 min
You win some, you lose some. And boy, did we lose some! Join us for our annual feast of crow as we look back at our worst stock picks of the last three years, hold them up for all to see, and hopefully learn a few lessons along the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 08, 2020•54 min
The setting is the global economy. The protagonists, a handful of companies that we love. The illustrations are stock charts, full of ups and downs, success and failures. And these are the stories of our heroes' journeys. Sponsor Link: Thanks Health IQ. See if you qualify for lower rates! healthiq.com/fool Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Jan 01, 2020•53 min
As always, we wrap up the year with words of wisdom from you, our listeners. We also take a moment to consider why we invest, and find that often it is not for ourselves, but for those about whom we care the most. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 25, 2019•41 min
When the players break the game, it's time to fix the game. We're back with our quarterly game show, but this time we're pitting our star contestants, Emily Flippen and Aaron Bush, against each other. Can you beat them both? Sponsor Link: GETQUIP.COM/fool to save on gift sets and to get your first refill FREE with a refill plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Dec 18, 2019•53 min
It's game time! First, we've officially launched Investor Island , our first Motley Fool mobile game. On the investing side, we tally the final score for 5 Stocks To Put Under Your Tree . And finally, it's David's annual board game gift guide for both casual and diehard gamers. Sponsor link: $50 off your first job post. Linkedin.com/fool Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Dec 11, 2019•50 min
Today our ace Culture Fools, Kara and Lee, return to present 10 completely, 100%, entirely (almost) free things you can do to improve your workplace. From active listening to snowball fights, there's definitely something here to make your business better. Sponsored links: Download Netsuite's FREE guide, “Seven Key Strategies to Grow your Profits” today at NetSuite.com/fool . Thanks to Brave for supporting our channel. Change your browser experience today by switching to Brave at brave.com/FOOL ....
Dec 05, 2019•54 min
Today we give thanks for you, dear listeners! And how better to show our gratitude than by bringing your voices into the room. We'll share your stories and answer your questions as today you make us smarter, happier, and richer. Thanks to Audible for supporting The Motley Fool Podcasts. For a limited time, get 3 months of Audible for $6.95 a month at audible.com/FOOL or text FOOL to 500500. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Nov 27, 2019•1 hr 4 min
Emily Flippen is back to help us review a handful of 5-Stock Samplers from the last few years. And it's time to close the books on one of those samplers, but don't let that stop you from owning these stocks for years or decades to come. Thanks to Audible for supporting The Motley Fool Podcasts. For a limited time, get 3 months of Audible for $6.95 a month at audible.com/FOOL or text FOOL to 500500. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Nov 20, 2019•37 min
We've talked a lot about Conscious Capitalism over the last few episodes, so it's time to put skin in the game. Good news: these are the kinds of companies that do business right, and you can feel good about investing in them. Great news: you'll probably make more money as a result! Sponsor Links: Netsuite: Download their FREE guide, “Seven Key Strategies to Grow your Profits” today at NetSuite.com/fool . Linkedin: You can pay what you want and the first $50 is on them. Just visit LinkedIn.com/f...
Nov 13, 2019•32 min
Today it's an old format, a new show, some borrowed wisdom and a bit of the baseball blues. Drop a coin in your shoe for luck and let's get Motley! To get 50% off our Stock Advisor service, go to SAOffer.Fool.com . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 06, 2019•36 min
It's not a costume! We wear our Motley every month on the mailbag episode, taking on a candy-bag of topics from the pedantic to the profound. And as a special treat, here's Brian Wither's stock-tracking spreadsheet , as promised in the show. To get 50% off our Stock Advisor service, go to SAOffer.Fool.com Sponsor Link: Get the money you need to run your small business today. Go to Kabbage.com and use the code FOOL to get $100 credit on your first loan statement. Offer ends November 30, 2019. Mus...
Oct 30, 2019•1 hr 6 min
We've talked a lot about Conscious Capitalism, and how business is better when it is purposeful and stakeholder-oriented. But today we're taking it up a notch to talk about how business should be a place of healing for employees, a source of healing for those it serves, and a force for healing for society at large. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 23, 2019•57 min
If you're running a business, you should know what it means to be Purpose-driven. You should know how to create wins across all stakeholders. You should know how to build and sustain a great culture. Today's focus on Conscious Capitalism will show how business can be better and more successful. Sponsor Links: Thanks Zapier! zapier.com/fool for a free 14-day trial. And get the money you need to run your small business. Go to Kabbage.com to get started. Credit lines subject to review and change. I...
Oct 16, 2019•47 min
We like to pick and review stocks, play games, interview authors, and rant about pet peeves, but every so often we must go back to basics and recommit to the eternal verities of Rule Breaker Investing. Today is that day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 09, 2019•41 min
You know what really bothers us? Well you're about to. It's time for a little nit-picking and self-indulgence, but all in the name of making the world just a little bit better for everyone. To get 67% off our Rule Breakers service, go to http://RBIoffer.fool.com . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 02, 2019•37 min
Why should we buy high instead of low? Is Tesla a fragile company? And did Aaron really break the Market Cap Game Show? All that and more on this autumnal mailbag. Sponsor Links: Zapier: zapier.com/fool for a free 14-day trial. Linkedin: $50 off your first job post. >Linkedin.com/fool Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Sep 25, 2019•49 min
The best game shows make you smarter for tuning in. And the best of the best have all-star contestants who constantly set the bar higher. Can Aaron Bush possibly live up to his 9 out of 10 performance from the last show? Sponsor Links: Download Netsuite's FREE guide, "Seven Key Strategies to Grow your Profits" today at NetSuite.com/fool Get the money you need to run your small business. Go to Kabbage.com to get started. Credit lines subject to review and change. Individual requests for capital a...
Sep 18, 2019•1 hr 3 min
On this show, sometimes we pick stocks. We keep score so that we know how we’re doing over time. And then comes the day where we put it all out there and talk about results. All the hits, all the misses, and all the lessons along the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 11, 2019•47 min