This episode is an open letter. I’m blessed to speak at events and this pod throughout the year and share a semester with brilliant students as an adjunct.
Bottom line: I want my students — and our listeners — to win.
During the final class each semester, I share the lessons learned, the wins, the losses, and the real moments that built me and similarly successful friends and colleagues. This version is a deeper dive — a good listen for our amazing Whiskey Hue family as well.
The truth is, I’ve taken some “L’s” in life. But I kept moving forward — and was fortunate to win a few more times than I lost. If any part of that journey can help any of you in this ecosystem win faster, smarter, and more efficiently, then it’s my responsibility to share it.
A blueprint to dream bigger, bounce back faster, and live fully. If an idea sparks a fire in you, or a story saves you time or heartache — that’s the win.
00:00 Intro: “Win More Than You Lose. That’s the Game”
04:35 Mentors: Your Personal Board of Directors
10:00 Everyone has a Story
11:05 American Dream: My Dad arrived here with $100 and a Suitcase
12:10 Show Up, Show Out: Be Unapologetically You
12:40 Invest In Your Future
13:30 Have Your Money Work For You
14:20 You Will Fail. Bounce Back Quicker
15:10 Music: “L” #1…
18:30 Finance: “L” #2…
20:20 VC: “W”
20:50 Fund II: “L” 3…
23:05 Billionaire Mantra: Go Deep, Not Wide
23:45 Combatting Anxiety
26:20 Show Up As Your Best Self
29:30 Let the Haters Hate
30:20 Criticism vs. Advice vs. Debbie Downers
32:15 Choosing a Partner In Life
35:40 Friends: Grow Together
40:35 Big City Dreams
42:00 Work Hard. Party Hard.
47:00 Don’t Negotiate Against Yourself
48:52 Every Breath You Take
52:20 Life: It’s Your Story, Go Win It.
This episode is part of the ‘Prof P’ series on the Whiskey Hue Stream. Recorded in part for my Fordham Gabelli students.
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