Standard Deviations with Dr. Daniel Crosby

Jim O'Shaughnessy is the founder of O'Shaughnessy Asset Management and the author of "What Works on Wall Street", one of the most influential investing books of all time. He joins me this week to discuss: - How we can overcome the "illusion of uniqueness" and understand that we are just as prone to bias as the next person -Whether or not he in fact killed value investing -The primary psychological risks of both active and passive investing -How to raise well-adjusted, successful children You won't want to miss one of the brightest minds in quant investing and one of the best follows on Twitter.

Andrew Guyton is a financial advisor with seven years of experience who joins us today to talk about the pros and perils of family business. In specific, we discuss: What he and his father do to make financial planning fun and engaging How he maintains a personal identity within a family business What his father required him to do to prove himself before signing on How he and his father manage to keep work and family separate in the off hours If you've ever considered getting into business with friends or family, this will be a must-listen!

Laurie Ruettimann is an HR consultant, keynote speaker, entrepreneur, and now, the proud owner of a pretty sweet book deal. In this candid interview she speaks to the ins and outs of something that 80% of Americans hope to accomplish: writing a book. Specifically, we discuss: - Why writing a book is a goal for so many people -How to know if you have what it takes -How much money you stand to make from writing -First steps to take on the path to authorship Laurie is witty, knowledgeable, and gives an extremely honest look at the pride and pain of authorship. Listen in and start writing!

Kathleen Burns Kingsbury is on a mission to break money silence and shatter taboos around finance. She joins us this week to discuss: - Why we are more comfortable talking about sex, politics and religion than money -How to talk to children about money in a manner that's meaningful to them -The pros and cons of financial literacy Join us for this fascinating discussion that will lead you to break down walls in your own financial life.

Marty Nachemson is a partner at Prosperian Wealth Management where he specializes in holistic financial planning. Today, he joins us to discuss how he stays adaptable in a business world that's always changing. We touch on: - How "adaptability quotient" or AQ, differs from IQ and EQ - Is the world really changing faster than ever? - Harvard's take on the three keys to having high AQ - How to create a culture that is comfortable with change

Doug Shaw believes that we are all artists and teaches business professionals to regain the natural enthusiasm for creativity we all had as children. Join us this week to learn: - How we can regain our former skill with and love of creative thinking -Why the World Economic Forum rates creativity as one of the top 3 skills needed for the future -How to focus on creative process rather than outcomes - How to overcome the fear of failure that chokes out creative thinking Join us for this candid conversation that includes Daniel sharing his own struggles with breaking out of an intellectual rut.

Perth Tolle is the founder of the Life + Liberty index, the methodology underlying the launch of a new ETF. She joins us to discuss how she lives her mission of "We invest in freedom." Tune in to learn: -How Perth and her team measure the abstract concept of freedom -Why countries like the Philippines, with high profile human rights abuses, are still represented in the index -The unique danger AI presents for the flourishing of freedom You'll leave this interview inspired and better equipped to invest your money in a way that lets freedom ring.

Bob Seawright is the Chief Investment Officer of Madison Avenue Securities and a widely read blogger at Above the Market. He joins us to discuss: -How to actively seek out dissenting opinions -How investors can become educated without being inundated -Some practical tips for overcoming overconfidence Listen in to see what the king of long-form behavioral finance writing has to say about overcoming bias.

Andrea Schaffer CLU® ChFC® CFP® is with Pacific Advisors in Claremont, California. Her practice focuses on individual and business planning, with special knowledge in charitable and investment planning, tax offset strategies, executive tax issues, executive benefits, and business succession. She joins us today to talk about opportunity zones, including: • What is an opportunity zone anyway? • From a social responsibility standpoint, why might OZ make sense? Join us to learn more about one of the hottest topics in investing.

Ron Carson is one of the most successful financial advisors in the world in addition to being a bestseling author and sought after coach. He joins Standard Deviations to share his journey from college dorm room to the top of the mountain. Within, we discuss: - How Ron moved from loving to hating the financial advice business - Why he thinks that tech giants pose a threat to the world of finance - His vision for the future of machine learning and artificial intelligence You won't want to miss this personal and emotional conversation with one of the industry titans.

Brent Beshore, author of The Messy Marketplaces, is on a mission to build a wealth compounding enterprise comprised of the sort of small business that make up the backbone of American commerce. Join us as we talk: -How he maintains an attitude of "principled contrarianism" -The 10 ideas that have shaped his approach to life and business -His disdain for the term "irrationality" with respect to human behavior Join us for a conversation with one of the most principled individuals and original thinkers in the space.

Change Your Environment, Change Your Life by Dr. Daniel Crosby

Nick Maggiuli is unrivaled in his ability to illustrate complex financial ideas simply using data. He joins Standard Deviations this week to discuss: - How he manages bias in his search for the best data - What he believes to be "the most important asset" - Rules of thumb for deciding whether to trade time for money - His innovative take on competition (or the lack thereof) Tune in and let Nick's data help you better manage your dollars.

Morgan Housel is one of the world's foremost leaders on all things money and human nature. He joins us this week to discuss: -Why education improves outcomes in other disciplines but not always in finance -The just-world fallacy as it pertains to wealth -The inescapability of our personal histories -The appropriate balance between optimism and pessimism Don't miss this conversation with one of the deepest thinkers in finance!

Jason is the CEO Active Investment Management Consulting, a former asset manager, the author of The Intuitive Investor and innovator in the world of financial services around making the field more introspective and empathic. He is one of the most original thinkers in finance and you won't want to miss this episode in which we discuss: - Jason's take on the future of the asset management industry - "Alpha wounds" or things that asset managers do that destroy value - How people of all stripes can be more creative