Who’s in control? You are. In this episode, Matt Hall reminds listeners that they are 100% in charge of what they focus on. Plus, hear from Morgan Housel, past podcast guest and best-selling author, who shares Matt’s all-time favorite personal finance story.
Legendary thinker, author, professor, and consultant in the world of behavioral finance, Meir Statman, joins Matt Hall in this episode to discuss his work and personal stories of how taking the long view has paid off. About Meir Statman Meir Statman, the Glenn Klimek Professor of Finance at Santa Clara University, where his research focuses on how investors and managers make financial decisions and how these decisions are reflected in financial markets. Meir’s work has been published widely incl...
Matt’s daughter told him that this episode’s guest is someone who can change the world. Caroline Gaynor, a highly successful business person and endurance athlete, demonstrates that satisfaction is often found when acting in the service of others. Take a moment to imagine training to complete a full Ironman triathlon (2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, and 26.2 mile run). Now imagine doing that same event, nearly 30 times, tethered to and leading a blind person. Listen to this amazing conversation wi...
Whether you hang on every word from every episode or you prefer to “snack” on Take the Long View , give a complete listen to these “greatest hits excerpts.” Join host Matt Hall as he highlights some of the most poignant moments from recent guests. Thanks for listening!Be sure to subscribe now on Apple , Google, Spotify , Stitcher , TuneIn , or wherever you like to listen to podcasts. Follow the Take the Long View Podcast on Instagram @takethelongviewpodcast and Facebook , and follow host Matt Ha...
Name a writer who consistently makes you laugh? Hard to do? Listen to this episode for one of Matt’s favorite Wall Street Journal writers, who always brings a smile to his face, Jason Gay, sports columnist for the WSJ , joins Matt Hall in this entertaining episode. It’s not all fun and games, as Jason possesses a magical talent. He has the ability to be humorous, candid, and poignant, often at the same time. As in, “Go ahead and laugh. I want you to, but pay attention to what I have to say. Ther...
Professor Hershfield’s research focuses on how the perception of time affects people's money behavior. The actionable takeaway? How we can make decisions that will contribute to the success of our future selves. Hershfield earned his PhD in psychology at Stanford University and is also the recipient of numerous teaching awards. He was recently named one of “The 40 Most Outstanding B-School Profs Under 40 In The World” by business education website Poets & Quants. Thanks for listening!Be sure...
Want to know the secret mission of this podcast? After 30 episodes, host Matt Hall is ready to share the answer. Listen to this under nine-minute episode for Matt’s mission and a related story that will take you back to your childhood. Thanks for listening!Be sure to subscribe now on Apple , Google, Spotify , Stitcher , TuneIn , or wherever you like to listen to podcasts. Follow the Take the Long View Podcast on Instagram @takethelongviewpodcast and Facebook , and follow host Matt Hall on Instag...
Tammira Philippe is the embodiment of the American dream. The first in her family to go to college and now the CEO of Bridgeway Capital Management, Tammira has paved a purposeful path for herself and her organization. Enjoy this episode as Matt talks with Tammira about her journey from Channelview, Texas, to the boardroom. Hear how Matt insulted Tammira a decade ago, how Tammira believes balance is boring, and her take on the essential qualities of a leader. More about Tammira Tammira began her ...
David Coggins joins Matt to discuss his latest book, The Optimist, A Case for the Fly Fishing Life - a thoughtful and beautifully crafted book about fishing, travel, friendship, and more. In this episode hear about Coggins’s experiences fishing all over the world, and what the beauty of taking time away from the normal productivity grind can do for your longer view. About David Coggins David Coggins is the author of Men and Manners and the New York Times bestseller Men and Style . He writes abou...
What is an encore quest? What’s it have to do with Serena Williams? Matt talks with celebrated author Gerald Marzorati about picking up serious tennis in his 60s and his new book on Serena Williams. Gerry shares his love of the sport, lessons learned trying to master the game, and what he observed spending more than a year following Serena Williams, plus what Gerry says should be Williams’ “Disney Movie ending” triumph. About Gerald Marzorati Gerald Marzorati was the editor of The New York Times...
Are you ready to know yourself? Want to understand better what leads to happiness? Legendary thinker Dr. Robert Cloninger is just the person to get to the bottom of the science behind who we are and why we do what we do. In this, a rare podcast with Dr. Cloninger, Matt pulls many of the most important insights for you to consider in your own life. About C. Robert Cloninger MD, PhD - Psychiatry Robert Cloninger is Director of the Anthropedia Institute and Professor Emeritus at Washington Universi...
When we know better, do we do better? Why are there so many areas in our lives where we need reminders and prodding to make things happen? In this episode, host Matt Hall is joined by bestselling author Dr. Daniel Crosby who helps explain the “knowing-doing gap,” the three Es for changing our behavior, and why constant praise is not the best way to raise successful children. More About Dr. Daniel Crosby Educated at Brigham Young and Emory Universities, Dr. Daniel Crosby is a psychologist and beh...
A year out from the fear and uncertainty that caused the rapid pandemic-driven market crash of 2020, the financial media is back at it again with what they do best: spinning stories about the latest must-have investments. In this episode, Matt Hall explains why the boring route is the satisfying road to successful investing. Thanks for listening!Be sure to subscribe now on Apple , Google, Spotify , Stitcher , TuneIn , or wherever you like to listen to podcasts. Follow the Take the Long View Podc...
Want to know what the most popular episode of this season is? Want to know what Matt thinks of the GameStop madness? Join host Matt as he shares his thoughts on his distaste for playing the “game” of investing. Matt uses a classic story of “The Man in the Green Bathrobe” to remind us of how to avoid the mistakes we are wired to make. Plus, you can get a free copy of what Matt thinks is the best personal finance book ever written. Thanks for listening!Be sure to subscribe now on Apple , Google, S...
Laura Vanderkam is the authority on time management and productivity. Her goal is simple and powerful - to help us spend time on the things that matter and less on what doesn’t. Laura has five children, has written a number of successful books, hosts three podcasts, and has a TED talk that’s been viewed over 11 million times! How does she do it all? What are her best tips? Listen to find out. Thanks for listening!Be sure to subscribe now on Apple , Google, Spotify , Stitcher , TuneIn , or wherev...
Morgan Housel just wrote the book you need to read. Matt calls it the best personal finance book he’s read. The Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness , features short stories exploring the strange ways we think about money and teaches us how to make better sense of life's most important topics. In this episode, Housel shares insights into his own investing strategies, an event that shaped his outlook on risk, a story about a janitor who left behind millions of dol...
Tyson Weihs changed the game for pilots. Some people have said he's responsible for the best aviation software ever produced and single-handedly dragged the aviation world forward. In this episode, Tyson takes us on his career journey, noting pivotal moments, like when Steve Jobs first saw his company's App. Tyson is an entrepreneur, co-founder, and CEO of ForeFlight LLC, the market-leading provider of critically acclaimed, essential, integrated flight application software for aviation. Since it...
You know Joe Buck’s voice but you likely don’t know Joe. Matt didn’t either, but he feels like he knows more now and is loving what he’s learning. The Joe Buck you know is a hugely successful, Emmy-winning broadcaster/entertainer. He is the announcer of the most significant sporting events in the country, maybe the world— Super Bowls, World Series, and more. Joe recently Zoom bombed HIG’s morning meeting and after the encounter Matt picked up Joe’s 2016 book, Lucky Bastard: My Life, My Dad and t...
Dan Villalon understands the technical elements of a variety of subjects including: investing, winemaking, surfboard construction, and homemade ukuleles. It’s one thing to understand a complex and intricate topic and another to have the ability to translate it in a palatable, understandable format the way Dan does. During the pandemic, many people have started making things, bread being one of them. There is something liberating about using your hands to construct something. In this episode, Dan...
Photographer Gray Malin creates iconic images synonymous with travel. His work has taken him all over the world. In this episode, he shares stories behind select images, including how it took three years for his vision of photographing painted sheep to come to life and the surprising thing that happened during the shoot that took the images to the next level. Gray Malin’s views from above give a unique perspective. Hear about his first job in Hollywood, what inspires him and where he wants to tr...
Zibby Owens has been called New York’s most powerful book-fluencer. Zibby is building a community and a strong base of fans through her award-winning podcast Moms Don’t Have Time to Read Books. Listen to Matt’s conversation with Zibby covering stories that make Matt cry, the value of a Harvard MBA, having Blackstone founder Stephen Schwarzman as your dad, and much more. In her own podcast, Zibby talks with authors to give her busy listeners the inside scoop. Not Surprisingly, in September 2019, ...
Carl Richards is one of the best in the world at connecting money and emotion in ways real people can understand. He is a Certified Financial Planner™, and the creator of the Sketch Guy column, appearing weekly in The New York Times since 2010. And Carl has over 800 simple sketches that will get you thinking and talking about what really matters in your life. Carl's also been featured on Marketplace Money, oprah.com and forbes.com. He has become a frequent keynote speaker at financial planning c...
Returning guest Marilyn Wechter has 40 years of experience as a wealth counselor and therapist. She is the kind of person you want in your world when it is full of uncertainty and isolation. Sound familiar? Wechter and Matt Hall discuss how to face the current challenges and come out the other side of this experience changed for the better. Thanks for listening!Be sure to subscribe now on Apple , Google, Spotify , Stitcher , TuneIn , or wherever you like to listen to podcasts. Follow the Take th...
Matt Hall shares a hugely important concept for dealing with hard times. It's called the Stockdale Paradox. It's an extreme example and is shared because it helped Admiral Jim Stockdale survive as a prisoner of war. Our bet is that the Stockdale Paradox will serve you well during this period of uncertainty and when facing future challenges. Hill Investment Group has used the principle idea from the Stockdale Paradox since the founding of the firm in 2005, and Matt has leaned on it both personall...
John Jennings is someone you want to know. He is fascinating and not in a weird way, in a lovely, Dr. Seuss kind of way. He deserves to be famous, though he doesn’t care about fame, even though he is worthy of it and your attention. He writes something called the IFOD. The interesting fact of the day! His daily thoughts often tickle the brain into an active state. They are meaningful, relevant, poignant, and thoughtful. Does IFOD pay the bills? I think not. So what does Jennings do for work? Uh,...
David Stine is a woodworker (understatement) and makes products that last forever, using material that was likely born before he was. Who do you know who can make the same claim? David also done the thing most people don’t have the guts to do. He quit. He quit the thing that most stick with their whole lives. He left office life and made the outdoors his new workplace. He’s thriving - so much so that media gurus are working to make a TV show about his life. David has clients around the world, aw...
Host Matt Hall curates his favorite clips from the first 10 episodes of Take the Long View. From billionaires to a burger king, this episode has it all! Take the Long View with Matt Hall still has the original mission - to reframe the way you think about money, emotions, behavior and time. These themes are plentiful in episode 12 and include talk of kids and money, leadership and investment takeaways. Consider this a mixtape of our greatest hits! Thanks for listening! Be sure to subscribe now on...
With the 2019 World Series in full swing, join Matt for his conversation with the brilliant and all-round nice guy, author of the New York Times Bestseller Astroball . Ben shares the inside story of how GM Jeff Luhnow and his team went beyond the stats to find a new way to win—and not just in baseball. Thanks for listening! Be sure to subscribe now on Apple , Google, Spotify , Stitcher , TuneIn , or wherever you like to listen to podcasts. Follow the Take the Long View Podcast on Instagram @take...
Husband/Wife dynamic duo Sid and Ann Mashburn are doing big things with their signature styles. In this episode, you’ll learn about their journey working with legends like Ralph Lauren and the leaders of Vogue magazine, how they chose Atlanta as their home base, the powerful pillow talk that comes when working with your spouse, and how they define success in the future! Thanks for listening! Be sure to subscribe now on Apple , Google, Spotify , Stitcher , TuneIn , or wherever you like to listen ...
Why would a man pursuing a career in law and politics suddenly give it all up and gamble his future on a restaurant? Just ask St. Louis native Danny Meyer, who turned that one restaurant into a hospitality empire and eventually founded Shake Shack, the beloved burger spot with over 250 locations around the world. Aside from the countless awards Danny Meyer has earned as a restaurateur, he also penned Setting the Table , which distills his philosophy on hospitality and leadership. But in his earl...
