The Bottom Line Books Podcast

What is the price of your dreams? In this episode we unpack part three of Tony Robbins's book "Money Master the Game." Here he asks you to put a number to your future needs. He does this in four 'tiers' - starting from survival all the way up to no limits. In the spirit of the quote, "Defining the problem is half the solution," we talk about how powerful this simple step is for gaining clarity and moving forward. In other news Matt talks about his golf game, and John avoids talking about his non-existent golf game, but also throws his wife under the bus a little bit (only a little though).

How do you make the "Game" of money winnable? In this episode we unpack part two of Tony Robbins's book "Money Master the Game" in an effort to help you in your pursuit of financial freedom. He tackles nine myths of investing and gives loads of insider knowledge to help you get your mind around the rules of the game.

Feel like you can't get ahead? Worried about what the future will hold? Does saving for the future feel like a confusing and worthless effort? This is the first in a seven part series unpacking the book "Money Master the Game: 7 Simple Steps to Financial Freedom" where we talk about how you begin to invest in your future, in your "Freedom." This first step is all about getting started and how to see money in a new light, as piece of the puzzle of life, and learn how to start playing the game in a way you can win. We set a whole new mold for this episode, where both Matt and John read the book and discuss it together, both bringing their own experiences (some better than others) to the topic. It's a HUGE book but we break down one step, one episode, at a time.

What does it take to stay calm under extreme pressure? Listen to how JFK handled what was likely the most important moment in all of human history, where humanity came closest to complete destruction. You'll want to hear his six guiding negotiating principles he took from a book he read years before. Also learn how his experiences in WWII shaped the leader he would later become. In other news Matt shares his worst parenting and marriage moments, while John shares about the importance of keeping an open dialogue on difficult decisions in your family.

"If you chase two rabbits, you will catch neither." There can be only one "main thing" in your life. So how do you decide what that is? Gary Keller built one of the most successful real estate business in the country and found this concept to be central to his success. Be sure to check out his 6 MYTHS OF PRODUCTIVITY in this episode! In other news, John talks about working on his cars and Matt shares of his love for Billy Crystal movies.