3367: Financial Lessons From a Rugby Field by Michael Smith with Financial Finesse on Long-term Financial Strategy

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🗓️ 27 November 2025

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3367: Michael Smith draws powerful parallels between playing rugby and managing money, emphasizing the importance of teamwork, mental resilience, and meaningful relationships. His insights show how trusting a solid team of financial professionals, sticking to long-term strategies, and redefining your relationship with money can lead to greater peace of mind and financial success. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.financialfinesse.com/2015/12/11/financial-lessons-from-a-rugby-field/ Quotes to ponder: "Expecting to win some and lose some can help take the over-reaction out of investing." "Not being defined by your financial situation at any moment in time is a very important skill to learn." “Pick a strategy and stick to it in good markets and bad.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:22.1	Michael Smith with Financialfinness.com. As I write this, I have clothing in the dryer, and when it's done,
1:29.5	I'm throwing some of it in a bag and hitting the road. The university where I played rugby is
1:34.7	playing in the college national championships this weekend. Some of my old teammates are the coaches,
1:40.4	and I'm still involved with the team in various capacities. I'll probably be watching game tape
1:46.0	of our Saturday opponent in the round of four, and if we win, yes, I still say we when talking about a
1:52.7	group of college kids playing rugby. I'll spend part of Saturday night breaking down tape with
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