Money and Freedom with Beile Grünbaum

Escape the Scarcity Mindset: How Fear Destroys Your Investing IQ | 38

When the stock market dips, most people slip straight into scarcity mindset without even noticing.
And here’s the wild part: when fear takes over, your IQ actually drops.
Research shows you lose about 15% of your cognitive abilities, 20% of your working memory, and you become more impulsive and reactive.
In this episode, I break down the three mental states every investor slips into: Reptile, Autopilot and Visionary.
I share why staying out of the reptile state is one of the biggest wealth advantages you can create for yourself.
You'll learn:• Why fear instantly shrinks your thinking and triggers scarcity mindset• Why autopilot investing is better than panic • How to shift into visionary mode, where you think expansively and long-term
I also share real-world examples from Rupert Murdoch, Jeff Bezos and even 11-year-old Warren Buffett to show how visionary thinking can carry you through uncertainty.
If you’ve ever felt yourself panicking during market drops, questioning everything or wanting to hit the sell button, this episode will help you build the mindset that supports sustainable wealth and true freedom.
 

Did Michael Burry Just Shut Down His Fund? EP 37

Did Michael Burry — the investor behind The Big Short — actually shut down his fund?
And if he did… why now?
In this episode, we break down the real story behind Scion Asset Management’s sudden deregistration and why Burry is choosing to step away from public markets at a time when AI stocks are dominating the S&P 500.
Burry has warned about inflated earnings, aggressive accounting, and a level of market concentration we haven’t seen in years. But behind the headlines is also the human story — the pressure, the experience from 2005–2008, and why managing other people’s money during a bubble can be almost impossible.
We explore:
• Why Scion’s SEC termination matters• What might be happening on “November 25th”• How AI-related stocks drove 75% of the S&P 500’s gains• Burry’s concerns about depreciation and overstated earnings• The parallels to The Big Short and his decision to gate investors in 2005• Why he may be shifting his focus to a different setting
Whether you admire Michael Burry or disagree with him, one thing is clear: when he goes quiet, he’s usually thinking — and positioning — for what’s ahead.
If you’re serious about investing, risk, and financial freedom, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

The AI Bubble and What It Means for Investors | EP 36

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Everyone’s talking about AI, and markets look unstoppable.
But what does the data say?
The Shiller PE is above 41, the Buffett Indicator is near 225 pct., and just ten mega-cap stocks now make up 42 pct. of the S&P 500.
The numbers are actually insane. 
We’ll look at:
- NVIDIA’s valuation (did you know they are worth 2 Canadas right now?)
- The Hindenburg Omen that was triggered this week
- The Berkshire Hathaway warning system (when they underperform)
Most importantly, we’ll talk about what you should actually do right now — how to protect your portfolio without panicking, and how to focus on wonderful companies trading below their real value.
🎧 Listen to learn how to stay grounded when the market feels euphoric.

Francisco Paramés: The Value Investor Who Embraces Mistakes | EP 35

If you’re right 99 pct. of the time, you’re not taking enough risk. 
That’s what Francisco Parames said when I saw him speak at a European Value Investor conference.
In this episode, I share what I learned from him about mistakes, inflation, and conviction, and how his ideas connect with Mohnish Pabrai’s lessons on truth and cloning.

Mona Lisa Math: Warren Buffett on Investing in Art | EP 34

What if you’d bought the Mona Lisa 500 years ago? Would that have been a good investment?
In this episode, I explore Warren Buffett’s famous “Mona Lisa math” — his way of showing why art, gold, and even crypto don’t qualify as real investments. Using a simple story about a painting and the power of compounding, Buffett explains what separates productive assets like companies from non-productive ones that just sit there looking beautiful.
I also share my own story of buying art after the financial crisis and what it taught me about what creates true wealth.
You’ll learn how to think like a value investor, how to calculate what an asset is really worth, and why compounding is the single most powerful force in wealth building.
If you want financial freedom that lasts, start by understanding the math behind the Mona Lisa.
 
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Can You Time the Market? 3 Stock Market Secrets | EP 33

Everyone says you can’t time the market. But what if that’s only half true? In this episode, I share three stock market secrets that most investors get wrong and how flipping them can make investing easier, more fun, and more profitable.
What you’ll hear:
Why timing the market isn’t about predicting dates — it’s about knowing the season you’re in
Why crashes aren’t risky — your emotions are
How to make investing simple with a system that cuts out speculation
If you’ve ever felt stuck, frustrated, or afraid of making the wrong move in the market, this episode will change the way you think about investing.
 
Chapters: 
00:00 Stock Market Secrets
00:40 Can You Time the Market?
03:50 Stock Markets Are Not Risky
07:50 Investing is Simple
 
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The Real Reason You're not Investing in Stocks | EP 32

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In this episode of Money and Freedom, I uncover the 7 hidden psychological barriers that keep intelligent, capable people from investing in the stock market. You’ll hear why identity is often the biggest obstacle, how waiting for “the perfect moment” erodes wealth, and why overanalyzing can be just as dangerous as not analyzing at all. I share real stories from my own teaching experience and show you simple ways to break through fear, perfectionism, and excuses so you can finally start building sustainable wealth and freedom.
 
00:00 Barriers to Investing in Stocks01:28 The Identity Gap03:08 The 7-Year Wait04:38 3 Months Analysis Loop06:38 Perfect Company Obsession09:08 Information Overload11:08 Not Enough Money Trap13:48 No Time Trap

Are Dividend Stocks Stealing Your Wealth? | EP 31

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Are dividend stocks secretly holding you back from building real wealth? In this episode, I break down the truth behind dividends, and why they might not be the safe path everyone thinks they are.
Many investors love dividends because they feel tangible — money in the account, proof that investing works. But here’s the problem: what feels safe often comes at the cost of growth. Dividends can be a sign of maturity, limited opportunities, and slower compounding.
In this conversation, I share:
Why dividend kings like Colgate and Altria aren’t necessarily great investments
The hidden tax and compounding cost of dividend payouts
Why share buybacks often beat dividends when it comes to long-term wealth
If your goal is to build wealth instead of just feeling safe, you’ll want to hear this.
 
00:00 Are dividend stocks a barrier to wealth?04:15 Structural problems with dividend stocks05:50 Are share buybacks a better solution?06:35 What are dividend kings?08:35 The best way to build compounding wealth10:25 When dividend stocks make sense

Warren Buffett’s Way of Thinking: 10 Keys to the Billionaire Mindset | Ep 30

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In this episode, I dive into Warren Buffett’s way of thinking — the mindset that made him one of the world’s greatest investors. It’s not about quick trades or chasing the latest trend. It’s about long-term patience, emotional control, and independent thinking.
I share 10 principles that shape how Buffett makes decisions, from treating time as his most valuable asset to protecting reputation at all costs. Along the way, I bring in stories from Coca-Cola, See’s Candies, Goldman Sachs, and Salomon Brothers — examples that show exactly how he applies these principles in practice.
Some highlights you’ll hear:
Why temperament is 80 pct. of investment success — and how Buffett used calm thinking to strike billion-dollar deals in the middle of a crisis.
The power of staying inside your circle of competence and why knowing what you don’t know can be your greatest edge.
How Buffett treats time as a non-renewable asset, protecting it more fiercely than his billions.
This episode is about more than investing. It’s about building a mindset for wealth and freedom — the kind you can use in business, your career, and your personal life.

Major Market Crash Warnings in 2025, Buffett Indicator, Shiller PE and Nasdaq Bubble | EP 29

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The stock market in 2025 is flashing some of the strongest warning signs we have seen in decades. Key indicators used by Warren Buffett and other legendary investors are now at extreme levels, and history suggests the outcome could be painful.
In this episode, I explain what these indicators are, why they matter, and what they tell us about the risks in today’s market. I also share the lesson from Warren Buffett in the late 1990s, when his discipline protected investors from massive losses during the dotcom crash.
If you want to understand how to protect yourself and invest wisely in bubble territory, this episode is for you.