Rule #1 Investing

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January 27, 2026

The Real Path to Financial Independence: Mindset, Practice, and Patience

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How the Circle of Competence Helps You Invest With Confidence

January 26, 2026

How the Circle of Competence Helps You Invest With Confidence

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January 25, 2026

Business Value and the RULERS Method of Rule #1 Investing

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How Public Incentives and Leadership Could Lead to Bank Failures

January 23, 2026

How Public Incentives and Leadership Could Lead to Bank Failures

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Invest Smarter: How  Free Cash Flow Guides Better Decisions

January 22, 2026

Invest Smarter: How Free Cash Flow Guides Better Decisions

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Finding A Business’s Competitive Moat: Lessons from Charlie Munger and Warren Buffett

November 20, 2025

Finding A Business’s Competitive Moat: Lessons from Charlie Munger and Warren Buffett

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What Lifetime Warranties Tell Investors About Product Quality and Trust

November 5, 2025

What Lifetime Warranties Tell Investors About Product Quality and Trust

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Making Smart Financial Decisions: The "Either Way, I Win" Mindset for Holiday Spending and Beyond

November 3, 2025

Making Smart Financial Decisions: The "Either Way, I Win" Mindset for Holiday Spending and Beyond

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How Dawa Tarchin Phillips Uses Emotional Intelligence for Intelligent Investing

October 30, 2025

How Dawa Tarchin Phillips Uses Emotional Intelligence for Intelligent Investing

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What Is Return on Equity? A Rule #1 Investor’s Guide

October 24, 2025

What Is Return on Equity? A Rule #1 Investor’s Guide

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The Smart Investor’s Guide to Recognizing Investment Opportunities

October 23, 2025

The Smart Investor’s Guide to Recognizing Investment Opportunities

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What I Learned from Losing Millions on Horsehead Holding

August 13, 2025

What I Learned from Losing Millions on Horsehead Holding

Phil Town shares the hard truths and lessons learned from losing millions on Horsehead Holding—and how Rule #1 Investors can avoid the same fate.

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Do Brand Moats Really Matter? A Rule #1 Look at Pricing Power and Branding

July 25, 2025

Do Brand Moats Really Matter? A Rule #1 Look at Pricing Power and Branding

Brand moats can be powerful, but only when they translate into pricing power and long-term customer loyalty. As investors, we need to dig deeper than the logo. Ask yourself: Does this brand have true staying power when times get tough?

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Why Thinking Like a Business Owner Leads to Smarter Investing

July 18, 2025

Why Thinking Like a Business Owner Leads to Smarter Investing

When we think of ourselves as stock investors, it’s easy to fall into the trap of treating the stock market like a casino. But when you think like a business owner, the game changes entirely.

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When a Great Investment Goes South: How to Handle It Like a Rule #1 Investor

July 9, 2025

When a Great Investment Goes South: How to Handle It Like a Rule #1 Investor

Bought a stock and watched it tank? Learn how to reevaluate and invest with confidence using Rule #1 strategies—even when the market disagrees.

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Why Mastery in Investing Is a Lifelong Journey

July 4, 2025

Why Mastery in Investing Is a Lifelong Journey

Mastering investing isn’t about arriving—it's about evolving. Discover how lifelong learning and Rule #1 principles can lead to long-term wealth.

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Simple, Not Easy: What Warren Buffett’s Letter to Bertie Teaches Us About Investing Like Owners

July 2, 2025

Simple, Not Easy: What Warren Buffett’s Letter to Bertie Teaches Us About Investing Like Owners

Warren Buffett’s letter to his sister Bertie reveals timeless investing lessons. Discover why simplicity, skepticism, and self-trust are key to Rule #1 success.

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Investing in an Age of Control: Stablecoins, Sanctions, and the Risks of Regulation

June 27, 2025

Investing in an Age of Control: Stablecoins, Sanctions, and the Risks of Regulation

From stablecoins to Big Tech lawsuits, the financial landscape is shifting fast. Discover how headlines, regulation, and capital flight are creating both risks and opportunities for long-term investors—and what to do about it.

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Think Like an Owner: How Corporate Taxes, Politics, and Values Shape Smart Investing

June 25, 2025

Think Like an Owner: How Corporate Taxes, Politics, and Values Shape Smart Investing

I'll unpack how global corporate tax shifts, political policies, and even personal values affect your investments. And more importantly, I want to show you how thinking like a long-term business owner changes everything.

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The Growth Conundrum: Should You Invest in Companies That Dominate the World?

June 13, 2025

The Growth Conundrum: Should You Invest in Companies That Dominate the World?

Investing isn’t just about returns. It’s about participating in the world we’re building for ourselves and future generations. Rule #1 gives us the tools to do both: grow our wealth and invest with intention.

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Why Critical Thinking, Not Credentials, Makes You a Better Investor

May 21, 2025

Why Critical Thinking, Not Credentials, Makes You a Better Investor

Whether you're analyzing a company’s moat or weighing the implications of interest rate hikes, your greatest asset is your ability to think clearly.

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When the Story Changes: Why We Sold Bank OZK and What It Means for Rule #1 Investors

May 16, 2025

When the Story Changes: Why We Sold Bank OZK and What It Means for Rule #1 Investors

Bank OZK gave us a great ride for a long time. But when the facts changed, we did what Rule #1 investors must always do: we listened to the truth and acted accordingly.

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Buffett's Not-So-Secret Weapon: How Cash and Patience Protect Investors in Today's Volatile Market

May 14, 2025

Buffett's Not-So-Secret Weapon: How Cash and Patience Protect Investors in Today's Volatile Market

Discover how Warren Buffett’s 'not-so-secret weapon' of holding cash protects investors in today’s volatile market. Learn why patience, preparation, and Rule #1 investing principles matter more than ever.

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Investing Lessons from Buffett's Successor: Why Business Owners Make the Best Investors

May 14, 2025

Investing Lessons from Buffett's Successor: Why Business Owners Make the Best Investors

With Warren Buffett stepping down in 2025, discover what his succession plan reveals about smart investing. Learn why thinking like a business owner is key—and how to apply Rule #1 principles for long-term success.

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Does Smart Investing Really Require a High IQ? Lessons from Buffett, Big Tech, and Brainpower

May 9, 2025

Does Smart Investing Really Require a High IQ? Lessons from Buffett, Big Tech, and Brainpower

Discover why successful investing isn’t about IQ, but about discipline, emotional control, and understanding great businesses—featuring insights from Phil Town and Warren Buffett.

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InvestED: Ep. 257- Checklist: Understanding a Company's Moat

March 17, 2020

InvestED: Ep. 257- Checklist: Understanding a Company's Moat

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InvestED: Ep. 256- The Ultimate Investing Checklist

March 9, 2020

InvestED: Ep. 256- The Ultimate Investing Checklist

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InvestED: Ep. 255- Coronavirus: What Does This Mean For The Market?

March 3, 2020

InvestED: Ep. 255- Coronavirus: What Does This Mean For The Market?

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How to Properly Understand a Business When Investing

February 25, 2020

How to Properly Understand a Business When Investing

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InvestED: Ep. 253 – Checklist Radar

February 13, 2020

InvestED: Ep. 253 – Checklist Radar

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InvestED: Ep. 252 - New Indicators

February 10, 2020

InvestED: Ep. 252 - New Indicators

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InvestED: Ep. 251- Checklist

February 3, 2020

InvestED: Ep. 251- Checklist

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InvestED: Ep. 250- Events (Part 2)

January 27, 2020

InvestED: Ep. 250- Events (Part 2)

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InvestED: Ep. 249- Events

January 21, 2020

InvestED: Ep. 249- Events

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InvestED: Ep. 248- Robert Shiller & The PE Ratio

January 13, 2020

InvestED: Ep. 248- Robert Shiller & The PE Ratio

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InvestED: Ep. 247- Wilshire GDP & Printing Money

January 7, 2020

InvestED: Ep. 247- Wilshire GDP & Printing Money

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InvestED: Ep. 246- New Year's Intentions

December 30, 2019

InvestED: Ep. 246- New Year's Intentions

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InvestED: Ep. 245- From the Vault: How to Know What You Don't Know

December 20, 2019

InvestED: Ep. 245- From the Vault: How to Know What You Don't Know

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InvestED: Ep. 244- A Hero's Journey

December 17, 2019

InvestED: Ep. 244- A Hero's Journey

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InvestED: Ep. 243- Quick Questions: Is Cash Okay?

December 10, 2019

InvestED: Ep. 243- Quick Questions: Is Cash Okay?

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InvestED: Ep. 242- FREE Trades?! Our First Contest!

December 3, 2019

InvestED: Ep. 242- FREE Trades?! Our First Contest!

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InvestED: Ep. 241- Quick Questions: Bankruptcy

November 26, 2019

InvestED: Ep. 241- Quick Questions: Bankruptcy

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InvestED: Ep. 240- Quick Questions: Is an “Event” Required?

November 19, 2019

InvestED: Ep. 240- Quick Questions: Is an “Event” Required?

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InvestED: Ep. 239- From the Vault: Choosing Your Management Team

November 12, 2019

InvestED: Ep. 239- From the Vault: Choosing Your Management Team

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InvestED: Ep. 238- From the Vault: Qualities of a Great CEO

November 5, 2019

InvestED: Ep. 238- From the Vault: Qualities of a Great CEO

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InvestED: Ep. 237- The Practice of Investing

October 29, 2019

InvestED: Ep. 237- The Practice of Investing

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InvestED: Ep. 236- Vitaliy Katsenelson on Budgeting & Success (Part 2)

October 22, 2019

InvestED: Ep. 236- Vitaliy Katsenelson on Budgeting & Success (Part 2)

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InvestED: Ep. 202- The Glass Ceiling

February 26, 2019

InvestED: Ep. 202- The Glass Ceiling

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Invested: Ep. 194- A Special Merry Christmas Thank You

December 26, 2018

Invested: Ep. 194- A Special Merry Christmas Thank You

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InvestEd Ep. 173- Investing Perspectives of Mohnish Pabrai (Part 2)

July 31, 2018

InvestEd Ep. 173- Investing Perspectives of Mohnish Pabrai (Part 2)

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Invested Ep. 158 - Stock Market Indicators: Can You Time The Market? (Part 1.5)

April 10, 2018

Invested Ep. 158 - Stock Market Indicators: Can You Time The Market? (Part 1.5)

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InvestED Ep. 156- How to Read Key Market Indicators + Live Q&A

March 28, 2018

InvestED Ep. 156- How to Read Key Market Indicators + Live Q&A

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InvestED Ep. 150 -  A Checklist of Expensive Errors [Invested Giveaway Gifts]

February 20, 2018

InvestED Ep. 150 - A Checklist of Expensive Errors [Invested Giveaway Gifts]

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InvestED Ep. 138-  How to Find and Follow Investing Gurus

November 28, 2017

InvestED Ep. 138- How to Find and Follow Investing Gurus

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InvestED Ep. 135- Preview: Expert Interview Episode on Cryptocurrency

November 7, 2017

InvestED Ep. 135- Preview: Expert Interview Episode on Cryptocurrency

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Blockchain Technology, Cryptocurrency & Bitcoin (part  2)

October 30, 2017

Blockchain Technology, Cryptocurrency & Bitcoin (part 2)

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Blockchain Technology, Cryptocurrency & Bitcoin (1 of 2)

October 24, 2017

Blockchain Technology, Cryptocurrency & Bitcoin (1 of 2)

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InvestED with Special Guest Jack Canfield on How to Eliminate Your Fear [2 Part Series]

October 10, 2017

InvestED with Special Guest Jack Canfield on How to Eliminate Your Fear [2 Part Series]

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InvestED Ep. 128- Let's Talk About Tesla

September 19, 2017

InvestED Ep. 128- Let's Talk About Tesla

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InvestED: Ep. 114- Misbehaving

June 13, 2017

InvestED: Ep. 114- Misbehaving

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InvestED: Ep. 93 -  “Quick n’ Dirty” Valuation

January 17, 2017

InvestED: Ep. 93 - “Quick n’ Dirty” Valuation

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InvestED: Ep. 91- Qualities of a Great CEO

January 3, 2017

InvestED: Ep. 91- Qualities of a Great CEO

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InvestED: Ep. 71 - Business Valuation Checklist (Part 2)

August 16, 2016

InvestED: Ep. 71 - Business Valuation Checklist (Part 2)

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InvestED: Ep. 35- Efficient Market Theory and Bonds

December 8, 2015

InvestED: Ep. 35- Efficient Market Theory and Bonds

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