Science-Backed Hacks For Growing Wealth with Jon Levy
2/26/20261 hr 10 min
Behavioral scientist and bestselling author Jon Levy is back to unpack how we can leverage our own psychology to build wealth. He explains why publicly announcing your financial goals can actually sabotage them, how “if-then” plans outperform willpower, and why adopting the identity of “I’m an investor” can become a self-fulfilling prophecy. Then Nicole asks Jon what the science says about whether jerks make better CEOs, and he shares research-backed strategies for becoming a stronger leader.
He also gets personal: how growing up as the child of immigrants affected his money mindset, the road to becoming debt-free...
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First 90 secondsJon Levy· Guest0:00
If you're like an unhappy person in general, like piling on more money doesn't fix that. You have to deal with your unhappiness John Levy has captivated millions with one of the most watched TED Talks on human connection.
Nicole Lapin· Host0:11
His best-selling books have transformed how we understand influence, trust, and community. He's been on the show before, and it was one of the most popular shows we've ever done. So today he is back with his new groundbreaking book, Team Intelligence: How Brilliant Leaders Unlock Collective Genius, and he's here to tell us what most people get wrong about building wealth. And no, it's not about the numbers, the spreadsheets, or the calculations. John reveals what's really standing in your way, and it's something you've been overlooking your entire life. This conversation will change how you see success, relationships, and what it actually takes to grow wealth. [upbeat music] I'm Nicole Lapin, the only financial expert you don't need a dictionary to understand. It's time for some Money Rehab. [upbeat music] I'm about to head out on a trip for 10 whole days. I'm actually not going far from my home in LA. I wanted to minimize travel time and maximize leisure. I'm gonna put the out of office up on my inbox and retreat from the world to rest. I don't think I've ever gone away that long in my entire life, certainly not in the last 20 years. Honestly, it's a little scary. What will happen at work if I'm not always in my inbox