326 | William Green | Unlocking the Secrets to a Richer, Wiser, and Happier Life

The Greatness Machine

Darius Mirshahzadeh

Entrepreneurship, Education, Business

5 • 962 Ratings

🗓️ 8 January 2025

⏱️ 69 minutes

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Summary

Building wealth is just one piece of the puzzle to living a fulfilling life, but aligning purpose with financial success creates a powerful blueprint for long-term happiness. In this episode, William Green shares strategies and mindset shifts that can help you achieve not just financial freedom, but a meaningful, balanced life. He dives into how to create wealth while staying true to your values, navigating challenges, and ultimately building a life that reflects your true passions. Tune in to hear about the importance of living intentionally, making decisions with purpose, and using wealth as a tool to fuel your bigger vision for the future. In this episode, Darius and William will discuss: (00:00) The Power of Connection and Enlightenment (02:52) Impermanence and the Pursuit of Happiness (05:59) Balancing Complexity and Simplicity in Life (08:52) Creating Impact and Building Relationships (11:51) Navigating Life's Buckets and Non-Negotiables (15:04) Destination Analysis: Long-Term Thinking for a Beautiful Life (31:21) Investing in Peace of Mind (34:20) Navigating Life's Complexities with Kindness (37:05) A Memorable Encounter with Charlie Munger (46:55) Lessons from Charlie Munger on Ethics and Success (52:35) The Journey of Redefining Success and Wealth William Green is the author of “Richer, Wiser, Happier: How the World’s Greatest Investors Win in Markets and Life,” a bestselling book translated into 26 languages and ranked #1 on Goodreads’ “Top 100 Most Popular Investing Books.” Drawing on decades of interviews with legendary investors like Charlie Munger and Peter Lynch, the book offers deep insights into their strategies and successes. William also hosts the Richer, Wiser, Happier podcast, featuring top investors and thinkers, with episodes on the popular We Study Billionaires network. Sponsored by: Shopify: Sign up for a $1/month trial period at shopify.com/darius. Rocket Money: Cancel unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster at RocketMoney.com/Darius. Connect with William: Website: https://williamgreenwrites.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-green-richerwiserhappier Twitter: https://x.com/williamgreen72 Podcast: https://www.theinvestorspodcast.com/richer-wiser-happier/ Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/ YouTube: https://therealdarius.com/youtube Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 Write a review for The Greatness Machine using this link: https://ratethispodcast.com/spreadinggreatness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Hi, I'm Derek Foshazzar the Greatness Machine. This new year prioritized your financial wellness
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0:26.4	today. The New Year is here and this could be your year to finally turn your ideas into action.
0:31.0	Whether it's launching a side hustle or becoming your own boss, Shopify makes it easier than
0:35.0	ever to start with customizable templates and easy to use dashboards for shipping, taxes, and payments and tools to sell directly on social media.
0:42.1	Shopify gives you everything you need to grow your brand.
0:44.7	Don't let another year slip by wondering what if.
0:47.2	Sign up for your $1 per month trial period at Shopify.com slash podcast 10, all lowercase.
0:55.4	2025 is waiting.
0:56.9	Make it the year you say I did it.
1:00.9	Love gang.
1:01.8	Welcome to The Greatness Machine.
1:02.8	I'm your host, Darius from Shazda.
1:04.1	I'm so pumped to have you here with me.
1:05.6	Now listen, the greatness machine were about two things.
1:08.5	Number one, people were living their passions.
1:10.7	And number two, those who are creating greatness in the world and doing both of these things
1:14.5	despite the odds against them.
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