#96: Why You Shouldn't Go To College, Own a House, or Buy Stocks

In this episode, Michael Ellsberg busts myths on following the traditional path to success. Tune in to discover the real steps to financial security, personal freedom, and lifelong happiness. We discuss… 2:16: How did Michael get started as a writer? 3:18: The strange thing that happens when you make strangers hold eye contact in a bar 5:42: Why Michael started studying college dropouts 7:27: The one life skill that all successful people practice 9:05: Why is college a waste of time? 12:37: Think traditional stock investing is a good source of income? Think again 17:02: Michael’s SAFE plan for financial investing (and why it’ll actually make you money) 20:58: How to reverse years of bad spending habits and re build your bank account 22:42: What do Ancient Greeks and today’s leaders have in common? 25:27: Super skills vs. market skills and which ones you should work on 27:38: Using your “happiness exchange rate” to experience more fulfillment 32:56: The unfortunate reality of over-prioritizing your goals 37:20: Why buying a home can crush your financial growth and personal development 44:33: How to build your tribe and find “true wealth.” If you want more from Michael, be sure to check out his website at www.ellsberg.com and his two books: The Last Safe Investment The Education of Millionaires You can also find him on twitter @MichaelEllsberg and at Facebook.com/MichaelEllsberg.  This episode is brought to you by Onnit Total Human Optimization. Get your Shroom Tech Sport, Alpha Brain, Hemp Force and more incredible supplements and fitness equipment at onnit.com/Renegade. And use the coupon code "Renegade" at checkout to save 10%. Thank you for listening.