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Unlocking Your Hidden Genius: How to Harness Your Innate Talents with Betsy Wills & Alex Ellison | Ep. 289 32:08

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Did you know there’s an actual science to uncovering your hidden genius? It’s not about filling out a “dream job” worksheet—it’s about understanding how your brain is wired, identifying your natural aptitudes, and using them to thrive. This isn’t just a self-discovery exercise. It’s a game-changer for your career, your relationships, and how you show up in the world. Betsy Wills and Alex Ellison are redefining how we approach career discovery, proving that finding the right path isn’t just about landing a job—it’s about creating a life that aligns with who you actually are. ✅ Betsy Wills – Cofounder of YouScience, a groundbreaking psychometric assessment platform reshaping how we understand our talents. She’s also the Director of Marketing & Branding at Diversified Trust and a frequent lecturer at Vanderbilt University and NYU’s Stern School of Business. ✅ Alex Ellison – Founder of Throughline Guidance, a global college and career counseling practice. She’s a sought-after writer, speaker, and expert in college readiness and career development. ✅ Together, they co-authored Your Hidden Genius: The Science-Backed Strategy to Uncovering and Harnessing Your Innate Talents. Discovering your hidden genius isn’t just about career success—it’s about tapping into what makes you, you . Connect with Betsy & Alex: Website (Free Downloads): www.yourhiddengenius.com Book: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/your-hidden-genius-elizabeth-m-willsalexandra-ellison Related Podcast Episodes: How To Be You, But Better with Olga Khazan | 288 Finding Purpose Through Human Design with Emma Dunwoody | 228 195 / Finding (And Using) Your Voice with Amy Green Smith Share the Love: If you found this episode insightful, please share it with a friend, tag us on social media, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! 🔗 Subscribe & Review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music…

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The Paul Truesdell Podcast Welcome to the Paul Truesdell Podcast. Two Pauls in a pod. Featuring Paul the Elder and Paul the Younger. So, what's the gig? Individually or collectively, Paul and Paul sit down and chat predominately at the Truesdell Professional Building and record frequently. They explain a few things about how life works before time gets away. They connect the dots and plot the knots, spots, and ops with a heavy dose of knocks, mocks, pots, rocks, socks, and mops. Confused? Then welcome aboard! You see, Paul the Elder and Paul the Younger enjoy telling complex stories that are always based on business, economics, and forecasting while having fun, laughing, and being among like-minded men, women, and children from Earth, Pluto, Jupiter, and Neptune. Individually and jointly, Paul the Elder and Paul the Younger, coupled with Team Truesdell, have been there and done it. If you enjoy front porch philosophers who take deep dives and connect the dots, while drinking coffee during the day and a whiskey after five, welcome. It is a true pleasure to have you onboard. This is, The Paul Truesdell Podcast.

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Houston, the Media Has a Problem 35:45

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Upcoming & Ongoing Events Friday, April 18th, 2025 at 6:30 pm - Reservations Available Fixed Cost Real Estate - The No Commission Listing Agent Process Casual Cocktail Conversation at the Stonewater Club In-Person – Reservations Required – Text or Call 352-612-1000 “or” use the Contact Form: https://truesdellwealth.com/events/rsvp https://truesdellwealth.com/events Meet the founder of Fixed Cost Investing™ and Fixed Cost Real Estate Agent Compensation. Paul Truesdell pioneered procedural estate document preparation, investing, and real estate agent compensation. Why pay more because you have more, or receive less because you have less? Combining Old School with NEw School for a ONE School approach that works. Friday, May 16th, 2025 at 6:30 pm - Reservations Available Essential Florida Estate Documents Casual Cocktail Conversation at the Stonewater Club In-Person – Reservations Required – Text or Call 352-612-1000 “or” use the Contact Form: https://truesdellwealth.com/events/rsvp https://truesdellwealth.com/events The Living Trust, Irrevocable, Charitable, Pet, and Special Needs Trusts, Basic and Pour-Over Will, Durable Power of Attorney, Health Care Power, The Truesdell Living Will, The DNR, Probate, Trust Administration, Asset Protection, Medicaid Avoidance, Pre-Need Guardian, and more. Over 50,000 have attended since 1986. Tunnel to Towers Benefit Concert The Truesdell Companies was the primary sponsor of the Eirinn Abu benefit concert for Tunnel to Towers, which was held on February 28th at the Circle Square arena in Ocala, Florida. https://t2t.org/ Podcast Personality Paul Grant Truesdell | Founder & CEO J.D., AIF, CLU, ChFC, RFC The Truesdell Companies The Truesdell Professional Building 200 NW 52nd Avenue Ocala, Florida 34482 212-433-2525 - Switchboard paul@truesdell.net - General Email Websites truesdellwealth.com Truesdell.net PaulTruesdell.com youtube.com/@truesdellwealth Find The Paul Truesdell Podcast also at: Apple | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-paul-truesdell-podcast/id1586024560 Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/show/2BYDLetiMboIGRFPjIkglJ Transistor | https://thepaultruesdellpodcast.transistor.fm/episodes LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-grant-truesdell?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BUuNTfp3aQRyLPjGywquQRQ%3D%3D Rough Notes “Houston, the Media Has a Problem” Let me tell you something that should have stopped everyone in their tracks recently. We had what I would call an *Apollo 13-level space emergency*, and nobody seemed to notice—or care. No front-page headlines. No ticker-tape countdowns on cable news. No late-night specials with dramatic music and a slow pan over concerned astronaut family members. Nope. We had astronauts stuck—*stuck*—in space, and it got about as much coverage as a new seasonal flavor of Pop-Tarts. I mean, what in the galaxy is going on? Now, for those of you under 50—and let’s be honest, that’s a lot of folks—you probably think “Apollo 13” is just a Tom Hanks movie. A cool flick, maybe something you saw on TNT back in the day, right after a rerun of “Shark Tank.” But Apollo 13 was real. *Real men, real danger, real time*. It was a near-catastrophic NASA mission in 1970 that became a race against death after an oxygen tank exploded two days into the journey. That crew was circling the moon with a broken ship, running out of power, water, and air. And yet, the entire world stopped to watch. It was national drama, international suspense, and for once in human history, the media covered something truly heroic. Fast forward to 2025. We’ve got astronauts stuck up on the International Space Station because Boeing’s Starliner capsule—let me say that again, *Boeing’s* space capsule—has some “issues.” Translation: mechanical failures, software problems, possible leaks, and oh yeah, they can’t safely fly it home right now. So what do we get from the media? Crickets. Dead silence. Not a single real-time countdown. No in-depth exposé. No sweaty-palmed interviews with spouses waiting on the ground like it’s a Nicholas Sparks movie. Why? Well, the rescue ship that’s keeping our brave astronauts safe and supplied is—brace yourself—owned by Elon Musk. Yes, *that* Elon Musk. The man who used to be the left’s darling, the Tony Stark of climate change, who built Teslas and solar panels and reusable rockets. He was the poster boy of progressivism until he started saying things like, “Maybe the government isn’t always honest,” and “We should have free speech, even if it offends you.” Now suddenly, he’s public enemy number one. The same media that used to fawn over him like teenage fans at a boy band concert now treat him like he’s the villain from a Batman movie. Musk didn't change that much. But the media sure did. And here’s the twisted part: we had astronauts in a real-life Apollo 13 situation—dependent on Musk’s private company to stay safe—and the media basically pretended it didn’t happen. Not because it wasn’t newsworthy. No, no. Because it *was* newsworthy—but it didn’t fit the narrative. The script was already written, and this little space drama didn’t have a role in it. Let’s go ahead and call that what it is: intellectual malpractice. You remember when the Challenger blew up in 1986? I do. Every kid in America watched it live in school. Teachers cried. Parents cried. The nation stood still. That tragedy marked people. It defined a generation’s relationship with space and science. And it never left the news cycle for *weeks.* Today? We've got a whole generation who can't name a single astronaut and wouldn't know the difference between Skylab and a space-themed Airbnb. Let me drop a quick knowledge bomb while we're at it: the International Space Station, or ISS, is technically our *second* space station. The first was called Skylab. We launched it in 1973. That’s right—*1973!* You think TikTok is groundbreaking? We were already living in orbit before the Bee Gees hit their peak. But here’s the thing: people today treat space like it’s background noise. It’s wallpaper. Maybe they’ll scroll past a blurry rocket launch on Instagram, double tap if the lighting’s good, and move on. Meanwhile, there are men and women risking their lives in zero gravity, wearing diapers, eating rehydrated lasagna, and trying not to burn up on reentry. That’s not just science fiction. That’s real science fact. And let me pause here and say something you’re not supposed to say in polite society anymore: *We are really, really good at space.* The United States is still the most dominant space power on the planet. Yes, China’s making moves. India’s putting probes on the moon. Russia is… well, mostly recycling Cold War leftovers at this point. But who does everyone still call when they need to hitch a ride to orbit? That’s right. Us. Actually, let me clarify: they don’t call *us*. They call *Elon*. Because whether you like him or not, the man has delivered. SpaceX is the only reason we’re not bumming rides off the Russians anymore. We have *privatized* space travel in a way that’s more efficient, more scalable, and—this part’s key—*more successful* than what most government contractors can manage. But we don’t talk about that. Because Elon committed the ultimate modern sin: he thought independently. He questioned authority. And for that, he’s been sent to media Siberia. Now, instead of covering real heroism, instead of teaching our kids what resilience and innovation look like in the stars, we’re talking about celebrity divorces and TikTok drama. We’ve gone from “Failure is not an option” to “Failure is trending.” It’s not jus...…

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You Can’t Be Serious—This Many Coincidences? 12:22

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Upcoming & Ongoing Events Friday, April 18th, 2025 at 6:30 pm - Reservations Available Fixed Cost Real Estate - The No Commission Listing Agent Process Casual Cocktail Conversation at the Stonewater Club In-Person – Reservations Required – Text or Call 352-612-1000 “or” use the Contact Form: https://truesdellwealth.com/events/rsvp https://truesdellwealth.com/events Meet the founder of Fixed Cost Investing™ and Fixed Cost Real Estate Agent Compensation. Paul Truesdell pioneered procedural estate document preparation, investing, and real estate agent compensation. Why pay more because you have more, or receive less because you have less? Combining Old School with NEw School for a ONE School approach that works. Friday, May 16th, 2025 at 6:30 pm - Reservations Available Essential Florida Estate Documents Casual Cocktail Conversation at the Stonewater Club In-Person – Reservations Required – Text or Call 352-612-1000 “or” use the Contact Form: https://truesdellwealth.com/events/rsvp https://truesdellwealth.com/events The Living Trust, Irrevocable, Charitable, Pet, and Special Needs Trusts, Basic and Pour-Over Will, Durable Power of Attorney, Health Care Power, The Truesdell Living Will, The DNR, Probate, Trust Administration, Asset Protection, Medicaid Avoidance, Pre-Need Guardian, and more. Over 50,000 have attended since 1986. Tunnel to Towers Benefit Concert The Truesdell Companies was the primary sponsor of the Eirinn Abu benefit concert for Tunnel to Towers, which was held on February 28th at the Circle Square arena in Ocala, Florida. https://t2t.org/ Podcast Personality Paul Grant Truesdell | Founder & CEO J.D., AIF, CLU, ChFC, RFC The Truesdell Companies The Truesdell Professional Building 200 NW 52nd Avenue Ocala, Florida 34482 212-433-2525 - Switchboard paul@truesdell.net - General Email Websites truesdellwealth.com Truesdell.net PaulTruesdell.com youtube.com/@truesdellwealth Find The Paul Truesdell Podcast also at: Apple | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-paul-truesdell-podcast/id1586024560 Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/show/2BYDLetiMboIGRFPjIkglJ Transistor | https://thepaultruesdellpodcast.transistor.fm/episodes LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-grant-truesdell?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BUuNTfp3aQRyLPjGywquQRQ%3D%3D Rough Notes Part One: You Can’t Be Serious—This Many Coincidences? Three days ago, CBS News ran a story with a headline that should make anyone stop and think: *“Nurses at Massachusetts hospital concerned about growing number of cancer cases among staff.”* Sounds important, right? But don’t get your hopes up. As usual, the story started strong and ended with a shrug. At Newton-Wellesley Hospital, ten nurses working on the same maternity floor have been diagnosed with brain tumors. Six of those tumors are cancerous. Now, let’s do a little back-of-the-napkin math. What are the odds of ten people working in the same area developing brain tumors—without any common cause? If you’re saying to yourself, “That’s not normal,” congratulations—you’re still using common sense. Now, you’d think a cluster like that would raise alarms. You’d expect the hospital to say, “We’re going to get to the bottom of this.” But instead, the hospital told CBS it had “investigated” and found no environmental risks. Just like that, case closed. Move along, folks, nothing to see here. The nurse who spoke out didn’t even give her name. Why? She was afraid. That should tell you something right there. She said, “It’s getting to the point where the number just increases, and you start saying, am I crazy thinking this?” No ma’am, you’re not crazy. You’re just noticing what most people are afraid to talk about. Now here’s where it gets interesting—sarcasm warning. CBS gave us all the puzzle pieces but stopped just short of putting them together. They mentioned the tumors. They quoted the nurse. They admitted the hospital found six cancers out of ten cases. But nowhere did the story ask the obvious question: Could it be related to the *vaccine*? You know, that thing we were all told to take. Twice. Then three times. Then again and again, with a free donut or lottery ticket if we complied. But no. The word “vaccine” never showed up. Just vanished, like it was allergic to ink. Maybe CBS ran out of characters in the article. Or maybe—just maybe—there’s a bigger reason. Let’s not forget, CBS has a long history of being a mouthpiece for the intelligence community. Don’t take my word for it—ask Bob Woodward where some of his checks came from. Or better yet, ask yourself why certain stories never seem to get past the editor’s desk. When something threatens the official narrative, it quietly disappears. Or it’s reported in a way that makes it easy to dismiss. And that brings us to what we’ve seen first-hand. Part Two: Connecting the Dots—Even If They Don’t Want You To At our firm, we’ve had a front-row seat to what’s happening in the lives of retirees—real people, not lab rats or statistics. And let’s just say, what we’re seeing is not “normal aging.” Not by a long shot. Since the rollout of the COVID-19 injections—especially the mRNA versions—we’ve noticed something deeply concerning. A large number of our clients have experienced sudden, serious health issues. And no, we’re not talking about the occasional flu or stiff knee. We’re talking strokes, heart attacks, aggressive cancers, blood pressure spikes in people who always had rock-steady numbers, and the ever-growing fog that rolls in behind the eyes. Brain fog. Memory problems. Decision-making confusion. Rapid cognitive decline. Now, if we were new to this business, maybe we’d chalk it up to getting older. But we’re not new. I’ve been doing this since the mid-1980s. That’s five different decades of helping people plan, protect, and preserve their wealth. And never—not once—have we seen a spike in brain-related or cardiovascular issues like this, not across so many people, and not all within a few short years. But let’s all pretend this is just a coincidence. You know, like ten maternity nurses getting brain tumors in the same hospital wing. Or like how childhood autism rates have skyrocketed right alongside the expansion of childhood vaccine schedules. Just happy little accidents, right? Nothing to see here. (That’s sarcasm, in case you missed it.) This isn’t about blaming. It’s about being honest. It's about opening our eyes and refusing to let fear, shame, or political pressure keep us from asking tough questions. Real science welcomes questions. Real doctors listen to their patients. Real journalism investigates, even when it’s inconvenient. But here we are. Major media outlets like CBS only report on vaccine injuries when they absolutely have to—and even then, they dance around the topic like it’s made of dynamite. No curiosity. No follow-up. No connection between patterns that anyone with a little intelligence, experience, and a working moral compass can see. And let’s be real: Anthony Fauci has become the poster boy for this disaster. Whether it was funding gain-of-function research in Wuhan, downplaying early treatments, pushing masks after admitting they didn’t work, or denying the possibility that a lab-manipulated virus was even possible—his fingerprints are all over this. But instead of accountability, he got a book deal and late-night TV appearances. Meanwhile, regular Americans are suffering. The media keeps gaslighting us, insisting that all these “rare” side effects are either imaginary or unrelated. But when you sit across the table from someone who was healthy, sharp, and active just a couple years ago—and now they c...…

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Who Does What? Confused? Delayed Upload 16:54

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Upcoming & Ongoing Events Friday, April 18th, 2025 at 6:30 pm - Reservations Available Fixed Cost Real Estate - The No Commission Listing Agent Process Casual Cocktail Conversation at the Stonewater Club In-Person – Reservations Required – Text or Call 352-612-1000 “or” use the Contact Form: https://truesdellwealth.com/events/rsvp https://truesdellwealth.com/events Meet the founder of Fixed Cost Investing™ and Fixed Cost Real Estate Agent Compensation. Paul Truesdell pioneered procedural estate document preparation, investing, and real estate agent compensation. Why pay more because you have more, or receive less because you have less? Combining Old School with NEw School for a ONE School approach that works. Friday, May 16th, 2025 at 6:30 pm - Reservations Available Essential Florida Estate Documents Casual Cocktail Conversation at the Stonewater Club In-Person – Reservations Required – Text or Call 352-612-1000 “or” use the Contact Form: https://truesdellwealth.com/events/rsvp https://truesdellwealth.com/events The Living Trust, Irrevocable, Charitable, Pet, and Special Needs Trusts, Basic and Pour-Over Will, Durable Power of Attorney, Health Care Power, The Truesdell Living Will, The DNR, Probate, Trust Administration, Asset Protection, Medicaid Avoidance, Pre-Need Guardian, and more. Over 50,000 have attended since 1986. Tunnel to Towers Benefit Concert The Truesdell Companies was the primary sponsor of the Eirinn Abu benefit concert for Tunnel to Towers, which was held on February 28th at the Circle Square arena in Ocala, Florida. https://t2t.org/ Podcast Personality Paul Grant Truesdell | Founder & CEO J.D., AIF, CLU, ChFC, RFC The Truesdell Companies The Truesdell Professional Building 200 NW 52nd Avenue Ocala, Florida 34482 212-433-2525 - Switchboard paul@truesdell.net - General Email Websites truesdellwealth.com Truesdell.net PaulTruesdell.com youtube.com/@truesdellwealth Find The Paul Truesdell Podcast also at: Apple | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-paul-truesdell-podcast/id1586024560 Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/show/2BYDLetiMboIGRFPjIkglJ Transistor | https://thepaultruesdellpodcast.transistor.fm/episodes LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-grant-truesdell?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BUuNTfp3aQRyLPjGywquQRQ%3D%3D Rough Notes 0:00 In this episode of The Paul Truesdell podcast, I am going to talk a little bit about a personal project that I've been involved in for a couple years. I'll talk about all of the eclectic, discombobulated, gobbly, Gook terms, phrases and head scratching in something called the financial services industry. What do you say? We get started you are listening to the Paul Truesdell podcast sponsored by Truesdell wealth and the other Truesdell companies. Note, due to our extensive holdings and our clients always assume that we have a position in all companies discussed and that a conflict of interest exists. The information presented is provided for entertainment and informational purposes only. Truesdell wealth is a registered investment advisor. 0:52 Let's start with the Absolute Truth, and I'll begin with something that I've been doing over the past two years. You see, I've taken on a personal project. It's part business. It's just part personal. And I said to myself, if I was looking for someone to handle my finances, and I want to put myself in the shoes of someone who literally doesn't know what's going on, what would I see? I wanted to understand exactly well how financial professionals, advisors, agents, bankers, brokers, dealers, financial planners and every other cockamamie title out there actually present themselves. And let me make one thing perfectly clear from the start. If you're confused, you are not alone, and you shouldn't be embarrassed, because one of the things I discovered is I had to look up what some of these titles and well, what these people mean by all of the gobbly gook and hogwash they use. You know, this industry is confusing. It's a lot like medicine or the legal profession, the law just because someone has a law degree, for example, doesn't mean that they practice law. Doesn't mean that the practicing attorney handles divorces or defends criminal cases or deals with international treaties. Lawyers specialize, doctors specialize, and guess what? The same goes for people in the financial world, professionals and not so professional. So when you hear terms like financial services, investment advisor, wealth manager, financial planner, all of them, you might be thinking, what exactly does that even mean? If you've ever asked yourself that, well, you're smarter than most people, because, yes, example, banking is different from investment banking, and investment banking has nothing to do with your neighborhood bank Crazy, right? That's the way it works. And what's a broker versus a dealer, what's a registered representative versus an investment advisor representative? And then the thing that always sticks in my craw, what is a CPA and why is or who, or what is the difference with a CFP? That's the problem you have with CFPs. They piggyback off the CPA professionalism. The truth is, the industry has done a lousy job of explaining itself, and that's a problem, because when you're looking for help with your finances, retirement, your income planning, you frankly, need someone who isn't just throwing titles around. You don't need someone who's well, just educated. You need someone with experience, who actually listens, knows their stuff, speaks in plain language, doesn't sugar coat it, tends to be blunt, and puts you first, because that's good business. It doesn't mean you deal with everybody. It means you put your clients, people you like, first. That, by the way, is the most important component for me, I just don't care about your income, net worth or your pedigree means nothing to me. For me, it's all about do you like me and do I like you? Because I do not work with people I do not like so what do we do that's different? Well, first of all, every single person our team has to understand the importance of listening real conversations, no judgment, no pressure, not an interrogation, but interviewing, listening, asking questions, clarifying, a whole lot of clarifying. Now I don't love that term financial planning. In fact, I really find it obnoxious. The reason is why I've taken a lot of heat for this over the years. Is because it's more than just money. I care about wealth, and that includes knowledge, health, relationships, mindset and basically living life with a peace of mind. Now I created this thing, and it's called The Seven cows. 5:00 C, O, W, S stands for the seven components of wealth in the components are mindset, physical, emotional, intellectual, relationship, income and risk. You notice the word financial doesn't appear, not once you see you can be really wealthy, but you have no status. You can have status and be broke. But the real magic happens when you align both, when your life is built around purpose, protection, personal growth, and really frankly, that's what we help our clients do. So what can you expect when you're working with us? Let me begin by saying, if you're not financially independent in working because you want to work, not because you have to work. Then there's only a handful of things you can ever do. You do not need a financial planner for this. You don't need a written plan. I'm going to give it to you right now. Make more, spend less, adjust your expectations, or do a combination of the three that simple. So what can you expect when you're working with us? Well, investing retirement income strategies, there's some broad brush strokes that we can ta...…

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Tax Reform Here and There 19:24

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Upcoming & Ongoing Events Starting Date: Sunday, February 23, 2025 Ending Date: None AI and Wealth Management – On-Demand https://truesdellwealth.com/events Starting Date: Wednesday, March 5, 2025 Ending Date: Sunday, March 23, 2025 The Truesdell Military Portfolio – Seven Companies Profiled https://truesdellwealth.com/events Friday, March 21st, 2025 at 6:30 pm - All Reservations Taken Casual Cocktail Conversation at the Stonewater Club In-Person – Reservations Required – Text or Call 352-612-1000 “or” use the Contact Form: https://truesdellwealth.com/events/rsvp https://truesdellwealth.com/events Friday, April 18th, 2025 at 6:30 pm - Reservations Available Fixed Cost Real Estate - The No Commission Listing Agent Process Casual Cocktail Conversation at the Stonewater Club In-Person – Reservations Required – Text or Call 352-612-1000 “or” use the Contact Form: https://truesdellwealth.com/events/rsvp https://truesdellwealth.com/events Meet the founder of Fixed Cost Investing™ and Fixed Cost Real Estate Agent Compensation. Paul Truesdell pioneered procedural estate document preparation, investing, and real estate agent compensation. Why pay more because you have more, or receive less because you have less? Combining Old School with NEw School for a ONE School approach that works. Friday, May 16th, 2025 at 6:30 pm - Reservations Available Essential Florida Estate Documents Casual Cocktail Conversation at the Stonewater Club In-Person – Reservations Required – Text or Call 352-612-1000 “or” use the Contact Form: https://truesdellwealth.com/events/rsvp https://truesdellwealth.com/events The Living Trust, Irrevocable, Charitable, Pet, and Special Needs Trusts, Basic and Pour-Over Will, Durable Power of Attorney, Health Care Power, The Truesdell Living Will, The DNR, Probate, Trust Administration, Asset Protection, Medicaid Avoidance, Pre-Need Guardian, and more. Over 50,000 have attended since 1986. Tunnel to Towers Benefit Concert The Truesdell Companies was the primary sponsor of the Eirinn Abu benefit concert for Tunnel to Towers, which was held on February 28th at the Circle Square arena in Ocala, Florida. https://t2t.org/ Podcast Personality Paul Grant Truesdell | Founder & CEO J.D., AIF, CLU, ChFC, RFC The Truesdell Companies The Truesdell Professional Building 200 NW 52nd Avenue Ocala, Florida 34482 212-433-2525 - Switchboard paul@truesdell.net - General Email Websites truesdellwealth.com Truesdell.net PaulTruesdell.com youtube.com/@truesdellwealth Find The Paul Truesdell Podcast also at: Apple | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-paul-truesdell-podcast/id1586024560 Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/show/2BYDLetiMboIGRFPjIkglJ Transistor | https://thepaultruesdellpodcast.transistor.fm/episodes LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-grant-truesdell?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BUuNTfp3aQRyLPjGywquQRQ%3D%3D Rough Notes 0:00 Good morning, good afternoon, good evening. This is episode 422, of the Paul Truesdell podcast. We call it the Paul Truesdell podcast because that's my name. It makes sense, right? This is episode 422, and the title is tax reform here and there. Going to talk about Governor DeSantis, Donald Trump, the repeal of the 16th Amendment. We're going to talk about a consumption tax, property tax, and a whole lot more plus. At the very end, there'll be an invitation to attend a special cocktail conversation for those of you who have already attended one or our clients, that'll be for you. Okay, what do you say? We get started, 0:35 you are listening to the Paul Truesdell podcast, sponsored by Truesdell wealth and the other Truesdell companies note, due to our extensive holdings and our clients always assume that we have a position in all companies discussed and that a conflict of interest exists. The information presented is provided for entertainment and informational purposes only. Truesdell wealth is a registered investment advisor. 1:00 Property taxes in Florida have become a major concern for homeowners of all kinds and investors alike. Over the past decade, these taxes have quite literally doubled, creating a significant burden for property owners. Some clients of ours, who, for example, have beachfront properties, are now paying an annual property taxes? Well, it's in the six figures, and for unremarkable homes that were built 50 years ago, it's just not right for many Floridians, property taxes are now, well, competing with mortgage payments in size. Congratulations. Governor DeSantis has taken up this cause and is calling for a constitutional amendment to eliminate property taxes entirely. Several other states, including Wyoming, Kansas, Montana, are also considering significant property tax reforms. This potential shift away from property taxation would fundamentally change how real estate ownership works in our state. The current system essentially prevents true ownership. It really does. My father always said, You never own your property outright when they have property taxes. So as a matter of fact, failing to pay these perpetual taxes, well, it results in property seizure period, no if ands or buts. The possible alternative would be to implement a sales tax on property transactions instead. And this would create a one time cost, and it would eliminate the perpetual burden of annual property taxation. This change could make, well, property ownership more straightforward and potentially more accessible through the initial purchase that would be a well that would be a tax burden. However, now from a wealth management perspective, such reform would require adjustments to long term investment strategies and property holding plans, true property ownership without ongoing taxation, would change to calculus for many investment portfolios. Meanwhile, there are interesting developments in government operations that could affect a variety of market sectors. The current administration is implementing cost cutting measures at an unprecedented speed at the federal level, the recent case involving the United States Institute of Peace, for example, highlights its approach with reports of teams working at the speed of war, quite literally, to reduce government spending and bureaucracy. You know, the aggressive streamlining could impact companies that work closely with federal agencies, but those companies generally don't make anything. But I digress, financial technology sector is also seen in well notable developments. A recent study compared artificial intelligence and human judges in legal decision making. I think you're going to find this interesting. The finding is that artificial intelligence followed by legal they followed legal precedent more consistently than human judges, who are often influenced by emotional factors. And that's should not be a surprise. This has a well potential implications for financial regulations and enforcement, and as there's more predictable regulatory environments. They generally benefit the markets and investment planning. You know, we have judges out there. They're rogue, they're out of their minds, and their decisions are based upon, well, insanity. If you want to see insanity, look at the judge who presided over the case against General Michael Flynn, that was insanity. Well, these efficiency focused changes combined with potential tax reforms suggest that we're entering a period of significant institutional transformation now for wealth management strategies, this means staying alert to changes regulatory environments and tax structures. So. 5:00 That could either create new opportunities or present challenges dep...…

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The Genie's Flynn 1:05:27

منذ 15 يومًا1:05:27

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Upcoming & Ongoing Events Starting Date: Sunday, February 23, 2025 Ending Date: None AI and Wealth Management – On-Demand https://truesdellwealth.com/events Starting Date: Wednesday, March 5, 2025 Ending Date: Sunday, March 23, 2025 The Truesdell Military Portfolio – Seven Companies Profiled https://truesdellwealth.com/events Friday, March 21st, 2025 at 6:30 pm - All Reservations Taken Casual Cocktail Conversation at the Stonewater Club In-Person – Reservations Required – Text or Call 352-612-1000 “or” use the Contact Form: https://truesdellwealth.com/events/rsvp https://truesdellwealth.com/events Friday, April 18th, 2025 at 6:30 pm - Reservations Available Fixed Cost Real Estate - The No Commission Listing Agent Process Casual Cocktail Conversation at the Stonewater Club In-Person – Reservations Required – Text or Call 352-612-1000 “or” use the Contact Form: https://truesdellwealth.com/events/rsvp https://truesdellwealth.com/events Meet the founder of Fixed Cost Investing™ and Fixed Cost Real Estate Agent Compensation. Paul Truesdell pioneered procedural estate document preparation, investing, and real estate agent compensation. Why pay more because you have more, or receive less because you have less? Combining Old School with NEw School for a ONE School approach that works. Friday, May 16th, 2025 at 6:30 pm - Reservations Available Essential Florida Estate Documents Casual Cocktail Conversation at the Stonewater Club In-Person – Reservations Required – Text or Call 352-612-1000 “or” use the Contact Form: https://truesdellwealth.com/events/rsvp https://truesdellwealth.com/events The Living Trust, Irrevocable, Charitable, Pet, and Special Needs Trusts, Basic and Pour-Over Will, Durable Power of Attorney, Health Care Power, The Truesdell Living Will, The DNR, Probate, Trust Administration, Asset Protection, Medicaid Avoidance, Pre-Need Guardian, and more. Over 50,000 have attended since 1986. Tunnel to Towers Benefit Concert The Truesdell Companies was the primary sponsor of the Eirinn Abu benefit concert for Tunnel to Towers, which was held on February 28th at the Circle Square arena in Ocala, Florida. https://t2t.org/ Podcast Personality Paul Grant Truesdell | Founder & CEO J.D., AIF, CLU, ChFC, RFC The Truesdell Companies The Truesdell Professional Building 200 NW 52nd Avenue Ocala, Florida 34482 212-433-2525 - Switchboard paul@truesdell.net - General Email Websites truesdellwealth.com Truesdell.net PaulTruesdell.com youtube.com/@truesdellwealth Find The Paul Truesdell Podcast also at: Apple | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-paul-truesdell-podcast/id1586024560 Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/show/2BYDLetiMboIGRFPjIkglJ Transistor | https://thepaultruesdellpodcast.transistor.fm/episodes LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-grant-truesdell?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BUuNTfp3aQRyLPjGywquQRQ%3D%3D Rough Notes 0:00 Well, good morning, good afternoon, good evening. Is Thursday, March the 20th. And I had an opportunity to watch the movie Flynn with a group of people last night. Got done with it around, I don't know, maybe eight o'clock in the evening, about a few hours of sleep. Went to bed thinking about it, and woke up with an idea to discuss it. So everything you are going to hear is off the cuff. I've made a few notes. It's long formats, a little rough. But the thing is, I want you to think about it. There's a lot here. After I just got done finishing this, I think you'll enjoy it, and I encourage you to watch the movie Flynn. But I also want you to think about That's right. Think about putting together your own film festival. And I've given you some ideas to do exactly that, but I'll say right now, think about the movie. Oh, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. Think about the movie, Idiocracy. Think about war dogs. Think about the candidate, All the President's Men, the movie Flynn. Now there's a lot of them you could put together, and you'll see why I really do think that there's an opportunity to learn, grow and build, although I still will say nothing beats a good old fashioned book and reading. Okay with that. Let's get started. You are listening to the Paul Truesdell podcast sponsored by Truesdell wealth and the other Truesdell companies. Note, due to our extensive holdings and our clients always assume that we have a position in all companies discussed and that a conflict of interest exists. The information presented is provided for entertainment and informational purposes only. Truesdell wealth is a registered investment advisor. 1:51 Time for a pen, paper and coffee. 1:54 Last night, I had the opportunity to watch a movie with a group of people. The movie is called Flynn. Is the story of General Michael Thomas Flynn, who is a little bit younger than me. And there are several things I'm going to talk about after having an opportunity to sit back for a few moments and reflect, but more importantly, to sleep on it. And I woke up and said, 2:19 Yeah, let's talk about that. Let's do a long format podcast today. And in my opinion, we're at a reflection point in history of our nation where there are several things going on. I had one of those aha moments when I woke up I went to bed, which I almost always do this I think about something, something is bothering me. I'm trying to figure it out, connecting the dots. And I go to bed and I wake up more often than not, with those aha moments, and immediately begin writing down in my journal ideas and thoughts. This is where this is coming from, and that's the reason why I've called this the genies Flynn. I'm going to take a few moments to give you a really high overview of a few things I think are worth considering. And this is not by any means fully developed. This is quite literally a off the cuff shoot from the hip long format podcast, because, well, it's only been about eight hours since I saw the movie, but there are some movies that come to mind that I would like, well, I'd like to teach a college course, a university level course, using film to mold young minds and those that have aged but remain palatable pliable the new ideas and the ability to connect the dots and to truly think as to how the world actually works. So I'm reminded of the movie Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. Mr. Smith Goes to Washington as a classic American film from 1939 directed by Frank Capra. Amazing guy, starring James Stewart. He was a lot of fun to watch. The story follows Jefferson Smith. Remember the first name Jefferson Smith, a naive and idealistic leader of the boy rangers who is appointed to the United States Senate after the sudden death of a senator, the political machine led by the corrupt Jim Taylor and assisted by the senior senator from Smith state, Joseph Payne, I guess. Love these names. If you understand wordsmithing, pain, P, A, I N, E or pain, P, A, I n, as in the pain in the horses patootie Jefferson, as in Thomas Jefferson. I just love wordplay, so let me repeat this. The political machine is led by, let's see corporate Jim corrupt Jim Taylor and assisted by senior senator in Smith's case, like I said, Joseph Payne, they expect Smith to be controllable. He's just a puppet, and they'll be able to push through. 5:00 Bill with a hidden dam project, damn D, A M, as in water, damn project that would profit them enormously. Okay, you can see this playing out in Washington right now. Right now. Upon arriving in Washington, Smith is initially overwhelmed by the grandeur of the capital and the ideals it represents. I see a lot of people that happens too when they go to Tallahassee for their coun...…

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Desert Dream or Nightmare? 1:05:36

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Upcoming & Ongoing Events Starting Date: Sunday, February 23, 2025 Ending Date: None AI and Wealth Management – On-Demand https://truesdellwealth.com/events Starting Date: Wednesday, March 5, 2025 Ending Date: Sunday, March 23, 2025 The Truesdell Military Portfolio – Seven Companies Profiled https://truesdellwealth.com/events Friday, March 21st, 2025 at 6:30 pm - All Reservations Taken Casual Cocktail Conversation at the Stonewater Club In-Person – Reservations Required – Text or Call 352-612-1000 “or” use the Contact Form: https://truesdellwealth.com/events/rsvp https://truesdellwealth.com/events Friday, April 18th, 2025 at 6:30 pm - Reservations Available Casual Cocktail Conversation at the Stonewater Club In-Person – Reservations Required – Text or Call 352-612-1000 “or” use the Contact Form: https://truesdellwealth.com/events/rsvp https://truesdellwealth.com/events Friday, May 16th, 2025 at 6:30 pm - Reservations Available Casual Cocktail Conversation at the Stonewater Club In-Person – Reservations Required – Text or Call 352-612-1000 “or” use the Contact Form: https://truesdellwealth.com/events/rsvp https://truesdellwealth.com/events Tunnel to Towers Benefit Concert The Truesdell Companies was the primary sponsor of the Eirinn Abu benefit concert for Tunnel to Towers, which was held on February 28th at the Circle Square arena in Ocala, Florida. https://t2t.org/ Podcast Personality Paul Grant Truesdell | Founder & CEO J.D., AIF, CLU, ChFC, RFC The Truesdell Companies The Truesdell Professional Building 200 NW 52nd Avenue Ocala, Florida 34482 212-433-2525 - Switchboard paul@truesdell.net - General Email Websites truesdellwealth.com Truesdell.net PaulTruesdell.com youtube.com/@truesdellwealth Find The Paul Truesdell Podcast also at: Apple | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-paul-truesdell-podcast/id1586024560 Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/show/2BYDLetiMboIGRFPjIkglJ Transistor | https://thepaultruesdellpodcast.transistor.fm/episodes LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-grant-truesdell?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BUuNTfp3aQRyLPjGywquQRQ%3D%3D Rough Notes NEOM: Saudi Arabia's Desert Dream (or Nightmare?) Let me tell you about NEOM, the crown jewel of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 initiative. As someone who's been analyzing this project since its inception, I have to say it's absolutely fascinating—and by fascinating, I mean it's like watching someone try to build a space elevator using Legos and superglue. The centerpiece of NEOM is "The Line," a concept so outlandish it makes Las Vegas look subtle. Picture this: a 106-mile-long city stretching across the desert, rising 500 meters tall (that's about the height of the Empire State Building), all enclosed in mirrored glass. It's as if someone took Manhattan, melted it down, and stretched it out like taffy. Who wouldn't want to live in a giant mirror-covered hallway where you can see your neighbors for miles? This mega-city was designed to house 9 million people in what they call a "traditional-free" environment. No traditional buildings, no traditional streets, no traditional common sense! Just a massive straight line cutting through the desert. They promised flying taxis, robot maids, artificial weather, and even robot dinosaurs—because apparently regular cities with, you know, shapes other than straight lines are just too boring for Saudi Arabia's future. Now let's talk money, because that's where things get really entertaining. The initial budget for The Line was a mere $200 billion—pocket change if you're sitting on the world's largest oil reserves. But in a plot twist that surprised absolutely no one except perhaps the Saudi finance ministry, that number has now ballooned to an estimated $8.8 TRILLION. That's trillion with a "T." To put that in perspective, that's about 25 times Saudi Arabia's entire annual budget! But hey, who's counting zeros when you've got oil money, right? The best part is that after spending over $50 billion so far, they've had to scale back their ambitions just a teensy bit. Instead of building the full 106-mile line, they're now aiming to complete just 1.5 miles by 2030. That's like promising to build the entire Interstate Highway System but delivering only enough road to connect a Starbucks to a Walmart. Progress! Even this dramatically reduced version would equal "three times all the office buildings in midtown Manhattan." It would require "a significant portion of the world's available steel and glass." I'm sure global supply chains won't mind setting aside most of their materials for one project in the desert. No problem at all! The global construction industry was just sitting around waiting for a challenge anyway. So what have they actually accomplished so far with all this money and fanfare? They've managed to... dig a hole in the desert. But it's a very expensive hole, so there's that. They've also produced some truly spectacular CGI videos showing what NEOM might look like if physics and economics were optional disciplines. The promotional materials for NEOM are something else. They show people zipping around in flying cars, swimming in crystal-clear waters that are somehow in the middle of the desert, and enjoying robot dinosaurs in futuristic amusement parks. There's even talk of an artificial moon and beaches with glow-in-the-dark sand. Because regular beaches are just SO 2010, and what the Middle East really needs is more artificial light pollution. In financial terms, they're projecting a 9.3% return on investment. This impressive number was achieved through what business professionals like me call "creative accounting," or what normal people call "making stuff up." For example, they decided that people would happily pay $704 per night to go "glamping" at their not-yet-built desert ski resort. Seems reasonable! Who wouldn't want to pay luxury hotel prices to sleep in a tent next to fake snow in 120-degree heat? The same financial wizardry determined that boutique hiking hotel rooms (whatever those are) would command $1,866 per night. Again, totally reasonable! I often pay two grand to stay in a hotel room specifically designed for people who plan to be... not in the hotel room. These projections definitely weren't created by consultants desperately trying to make the numbers work after being told that mentioning the actual costs was forbidden before key meetings. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman reportedly gets very upset when people mention things like "budgets" or "physics" or "reality." According to leaked emails, there's even a rule that you should "not proactively mention cost at all" before key meetings. Now THAT'S how you run a multi-trillion dollar project! Just don't talk about the money! Problem solved. Meanwhile, consulting giant McKinsey is earning about $130 million annually for their expert advice, which apparently includes such strategies as "just change the numbers in the spreadsheet until they look good" and "have you tried not telling the prince how much this actually costs?" I'm not saying they're enabling financial fantasy, but if McKinsey were a doctor, they'd be prescribing unicorn blood and phoenix tears. Last October, NEOM hosted a grand opening f...…

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In 1938 When I Sat Next to The Philco 11:01

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Upcoming & Ongoing Events Starting Date: Sunday, February 23, 2025 Ending Date: None AI and Wealth Management – On-Demand https://truesdellwealth.com/events Starting Date: Wednesday, March 5, 2025 Ending Date: Sunday, March 23, 2025 The Truesdell Military Portfolio – Seven Companies Profiled https://truesdellwealth.com/events Friday, March 21st, 2025 at 6:30 pm - All Reservations Taken Casual Cocktail Conversation at the Stonewater Club In-Person – Reservations Required – Text or Call 352-612-1000 “or” use the Contact Form: https://truesdellwealth.com/events/rsvp https://truesdellwealth.com/events Friday, April 18th, 2025 at 6:30 pm - Reservations Available Casual Cocktail Conversation at the Stonewater Club In-Person – Reservations Required – Text or Call 352-612-1000 “or” use the Contact Form: https://truesdellwealth.com/events/rsvp https://truesdellwealth.com/events Friday, May 16th, 2025 at 6:30 pm - Reservations Available Casual Cocktail Conversation at the Stonewater Club In-Person – Reservations Required – Text or Call 352-612-1000 “or” use the Contact Form: https://truesdellwealth.com/events/rsvp https://truesdellwealth.com/events Tunnel to Towers Benefit Concert The Truesdell Companies was the primary sponsor of the Eirinn Abu benefit concert for Tunnel to Towers, which was held on February 28th at the Circle Square arena in Ocala, Florida. https://t2t.org/ Podcast Personality Paul Grant Truesdell | Founder & CEO J.D., AIF, CLU, ChFC, RFC The Truesdell Companies The Truesdell Professional Building 200 NW 52nd Avenue Ocala, Florida 34482 212-433-2525 - Switchboard paul@truesdell.net - General Email Websites truesdellwealth.com Truesdell.net PaulTruesdell.com youtube.com/@truesdellwealth Find The Paul Truesdell Podcast also at: Apple | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-paul-truesdell-podcast/id1586024560 Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/show/2BYDLetiMboIGRFPjIkglJ Transistor | https://thepaultruesdellpodcast.transistor.fm/episodes LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-grant-truesdell?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BUuNTfp3aQRyLPjGywquQRQ%3D%3D Rough Notes # The Golden Age of Listening: From Radio to Podcasting I remember sitting cross-legged on the hardwood floor of our living room, my ear pressed close to the fabric-covered speaker of our Philco radio. The year was 1938, and across America, millions of families just like mine gathered around these wooden boxes each evening as if they were hearths, warming ourselves not with flames but with stories that painted pictures in our minds. There's a certain magic in listening that has been somewhat lost in our visual age. When I closed my eyes and heard the crackle of footsteps through autumn leaves on "The Shadow," I wasn't seeing some director's vision of what those leaves looked like—I was seeing my own. The rustling was the same sound I heard walking home from school through Mrs. Henderson's yard. The danger felt as real as my own racing heartbeat. Ecclesiastes had it right all along: "There is nothing new under the sun." What we call podcasting today is just radio reborn in digital form. In the early 2000s, before the term "podcast" was even coined, I was broadcasting audio over the internet using a program called Icecast. Those were the dial-up days, when downloading a large audio file might take hours—streaming was the only practical solution. We were pioneers of sorts, though what we were doing wasn't fundamentally different from what Orson Welles and his Mercury Theatre had done decades before. The term "podcasting" initially described something very specific: downloadable audio content delivered through RSS feeds that could be played on portable devices like the iPod. Today, however, the word has been stretched beyond recognition. Now Netflix, Hulu, Paramount+, Disney+, HBO Max, and Amazon Prime are all lumped in with true audio podcasts. This linguistic drift frustrates me immensely. Words have meaning, and when we dilute them, we lose precision in our conversations. The difference between audio and video isn't just technical—it's profound. When I record my podcast, I'm not showing you anything. Instead, I'm creating a framework upon which you build your own visual interpretation. Two listeners might hear the same episode and walk away with completely different mental images, each shaped by their own experiences and imaginations. Remember when Tom Cruise played Jack Reacher? In Lee Child's books, Reacher is 6'5" and built like a tank. Cruise, talented as he is, stands at 5'7". The disconnect between the character readers had imagined and what appeared on screen created a cognitive dissonance that many found jarring. The later TV series, casting Alan Ritchson—a man whose physicality matched the character's description—was received much more warmly. This is why I believe audio has a unique power. When I speak into the microphone, I'm not constraining your imagination—I'm liberating it. I'm providing dots for you to connect, encouraging you to "think about it." Those three words have become my mantra. I don't want to tell you what to think; I want to give you the ingredients to form your own thoughts. Joe Rogan's podcast is a perfect example of this phenomenon. He's become an American institution, a figure who will likely be remembered for generations to come. But I firmly believe there's a different experience when you only listen to Rogan rather than watch him. The visual elements—facial expressions, studio setting, body language—can sometimes distract from the pure exchange of ideas. There's also a practical efficiency to audio that video can't match. You can listen while washing dishes, folding laundry, commuting, or exercising. Try doing any of those while watching a screen! This multitasking capability isn't just convenient—it allows ideas to percolate in your subconscious as you go about your day. That's why I rarely do video for the Paul Truesdell podcast. I'll use video when necessary for promotion or instruction, but I believe audio is worth ten times what you get from video. And you certainly shouldn't be watching video while driving a car! So as you listen to this podcast, I invite you to close your eyes occasionally. Let the words paint pictures in your mind. Connect those dots. And most importantly—think about it. Just think about it.…

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The Fickle Nature of Media's Conservative Pivot 26:21

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Upcoming & Ongoing Events Starting Date: Sunday, February 23, 2025 Ending Date: None AI and Wealth Management – On-Demand https://truesdellwealth.com/events Starting Date: Wednesday, March 5, 2025 Ending Date: Sunday, March 23, 2025 The Truesdell Military Portfolio – Seven Companies Profiled https://truesdellwealth.com/events Friday, March 21st, 2025 at 6:30 pm - All Reservations Taken Casual Cocktail Conversation at the Stonewater Club In-Person – Reservations Required – Text or Call 352-612-1000 “or” use the Contact Form: https://truesdellwealth.com/events/rsvp https://truesdellwealth.com/events Friday, April 18th, 2025 at 6:30 pm - Reservations Available Casual Cocktail Conversation at the Stonewater Club In-Person – Reservations Required – Text or Call 352-612-1000 “or” use the Contact Form: https://truesdellwealth.com/events/rsvp https://truesdellwealth.com/events Friday, May 16th, 2025 at 6:30 pm - Reservations Available Casual Cocktail Conversation at the Stonewater Club In-Person – Reservations Required – Text or Call 352-612-1000 “or” use the Contact Form: https://truesdellwealth.com/events/rsvp https://truesdellwealth.com/events Tunnel to Towers Benefit Concert The Truesdell Companies was the primary sponsor of the Eirinn Abu benefit concert for Tunnel to Towers, which was held on February 28th at the Circle Square arena in Ocala, Florida. Podcast Personality Paul Grant Truesdell | Founder & CEO J.D., AIF, CLU, ChFC, RFC The Truesdell Companies The Truesdell Professional Building 200 NW 52nd Avenue Ocala, Florida 34482 212-433-2525 - Switchboard paul@truesdell.net - General Email Websites truesdellwealth.com Truesdell.net PaulTruesdell.com youtube.com/@truesdellwealth Find The Paul Truesdell Podcast also at: Apple | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-paul-truesdell-podcast/id1586024560 Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/show/2BYDLetiMboIGRFPjIkglJ Transistor | https://thepaultruesdellpodcast.transistor.fm/episodes LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-grant-truesdell?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BUuNTfp3aQRyLPjGywquQRQ%3D%3D Rough Notes The Fickle Nature of Media's Conservative Pivot: A Historical Perspective In recent months, we've witnessed a noticeable shift in mainstream entertainment programming. Major networks and studios that once championed progressive content are now quietly pivoting toward more conservative-friendly shows and personalities. Whether it's the resurgence of Tim Allen's career or the proliferation of police procedurals like those produced by Dan Abrams, there's an undeniable trend toward content that appeals to traditional American values. But make no mistake - this isn't about principle. It's about profit. These entertainment conglomerates aren't suddenly having moral epiphanies. They're simply following the money. They've recognized that there's a significant untapped market of viewers hungry for content that doesn't lecture or alienate them. So now they're dangling these shows like shiny lollipops, hoping to attract conservative viewers and their dollars. To truly understand this cynical cycle, we need to look back at the evolution of American entertainment. There was a time when our television landscape was dominated by shows that reflected traditional values. Programs like "Sky King," "Rin Tin Tin," and "Lassie" weren't just entertaining – they reinforced moral lessons about courage, loyalty, and integrity. The fictional town of Mayberry in "The Andy Griffith Show" presented an idealized American community where problems were solved through wisdom and common sense rather than government intervention or radical social theories. These shows weren't explicitly "conservative" as we might define the term today – they simply reflected the mainstream American values of their era. Families could gather around their television sets without fear of being bombarded by political messaging or content that undermined their values. The same was true of comedy in the golden age of television and stand-up. We had genuinely funny people who didn't need to rely on shock value or political divisiveness to get laughs. Steve Allen brought wit and intelligence to late-night TV. Bob Hope delivered clean, sharp punchlines that appealed to everyone. George Burns had impeccable timing and charm that transcended generations. Even the more caustic comedy had a certain warmth to it. Don Rickles could insult everyone in the room, but there was affection behind his barbs. No one left a Rickles show feeling attacked – they left feeling like they'd been part of something special, even if they were the target of his jokes. Tim Conway and Carol Burnett created physical comedy so brilliant that it made their fellow cast members break character, and audiences still watch those clips decades later. Dean Martin's celebrity roasts were masterclasses in how to be cutting without being cruel. Celebrities from all walks of life would gather to poke fun at each other, and everyone – the roasters, the roastee, and the audience – was in on the joke. Even Ronald Reagan, before his political career took center stage, could appear on these shows and demonstrate a self-deprecating humor that endeared him to audiences. Then there were the philosophers of comedy. George Carlin didn't care about your political affiliation – he cared about human hypocrisy. His targets weren't conservatives or progressives; they were the powerful, the pretentious, and the dishonest. He made us think while he made us laugh. Rodney Dangerfield built an entire career on self-deprecation, turning his own insecurities into comedy gold without tearing others down. And Bob Newhart's understated storytelling and deadpan delivery created humor that was sophisticated and accessible at the same time. But somewhere along the way, comedy began to change. What was once an art form that brought people together regardless of background or belief became another battleground in the culture wars. Today's mainstream comedy landscape is dominated by performers who mistake vulgarity for daring and political ranting for insight. Amy Schumer represents this troubling trend perfectly. Her early work showed promising comedic talent, but she quickly descended into gross-out humor and explicit sexual content that pushes well beyond the boundaries of good taste. Her stand-up routines and sketch comedy often rely on shock value rather than genuine wit or observation. Even more concerning is her tendency to frame her comedy in explicitly political terms, alienating huge portions of potential audiences. She's hardly alone. Many contemporary comedians have abandoned the unifying power of laughter in favor of applause lines that confirm the existing biases of like-minded audiences. Their acts aren't designed to make everyone laugh – they're designed to make certain people feel superior to others. The result is comedy that you wouldn't want to watch with mixed company – not because it's edgy or challenging, but because it's uncomfortable, divisive, and often just plain mean. Let me make one thing perfectly clear. I'm not a fan of YouTube. I find the whole Google ownership disgusting and manipulative, and I act...…

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Venezuela and Syria: Geopolitics - A Factual Analysis 28:31

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From 1937 through 1954, Nash Motors was the automotive division of Nash-Kelvinator. As sales of smaller firms declined after 1950 in the wake of the domestic Big Three automakers’ (General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler) advantages in production, distribution, and revenue, Nash merged with Hudson Motors to form American Motors Corporation (AMC). Nash automobile production continued from 1954 through 1957 under AMC. Innovations by Nash included the introduction of an automobile heating and ventilation system in 1938 that is still used today, unibody construction in 1941, seat belts in 1950, a U.S.-built compact car in 1950, and an early muscle car in 1957. Rough Notes Venezuela and Middle East Geopolitics: A Factual Analysis Section 1: Venezuela's Changing Political Landscape The Trump administration recently revoked an operating contract that allowed American oil company Chevron to import approximately 250,000 barrels of Venezuelan crude oil daily. This decision effectively reverses one of the Biden administration's controversial policies regarding Venezuela. To understand this situation, we need to look at the facts. When the transition from Trump to Biden occurred, both administrations engaged in significant stimulus spending. Trump pushed through a trillion-dollar stimulus package in his final months, and Biden followed with another trillion shortly after taking office. This created $2 trillion in stimulus spending at a time when COVID impacts were already diminishing, injecting cash into the economy that eventually contributed to inflation problems. As inflation became a political challenge for Biden, his administration focused heavily on controlling gasoline prices as a strategy to manage inflation. This focus led to some questionable decisions regarding international oil producers, including Venezuela. The United States has a complex energy market. Most American oil production is light sweet crude from shale operations, but many U.S. refineries were designed decades ago to process heavier, more sulfuric crude oil. This mismatch creates a situation where America exports light crude while importing heavier crude oils that our refineries can process more efficiently. The Biden administration, attempting to keep global oil supplies high and prices low, created exemptions for certain oil-producing nations like Venezuela. Chevron received permission to import about 250,000 barrels daily of Venezuelan heavy crude oil. For context, this represents a tiny fraction of America's 20 million barrels per day consumption, and is far less than the approximately 3 million barrels of heavy crude imported daily from Canada. The deal with Venezuela included conditions requiring the Maduro government to hold legitimate elections. When Venezuela failed to meet these democratic requirements, the Trump administration decided to end the arrangement. However, the current U.S.-Venezuela relationship isn't just about oil. Immigration has become a central focus. Venezuela has produced a significant number of migrants seeking entry to the United States. What's notable is that Venezuelan migrants generally have higher skill levels compared to migrants from many other nations. Before Hugo Chavez took power in the early 2000s, Venezuela had one of the most skilled workforces in the Western Hemisphere, ranking perhaps fourth behind the United States, Canada, and Argentina. Many Venezuelan migrants qualify for legitimate political asylum and possess valuable skills that typically align with U.S. immigration priorities. Despite this, the Trump administration has been working to return many Venezuelan migrants. Maduro has agreed to accept these returning citizens, which creates potential danger for those who fled his regime and now face forced return. As for the oil situation, the impact may be limited. Venezuela's crude oil is difficult to process, and few refineries outside the U.S. can handle it effectively. What will likely happen is similar to patterns seen with Iranian oil – Venezuelan crude may be purchased by Chinese companies, sold to intermediaries, and eventually make its way back to U.S. markets labeled as something else. The oil will still flow through different channels. Section 2: Violence Against Christians in Syria One of the deadliest massacres in Syria's recent history has received surprisingly little international attention. Over 1,000 people, including Christians, Alawites, and other minorities, have been slaughtered in just days. The violence includes public executions, bodies dragged through streets, and entire families wiped out. This creates a captivating yet disturbing contrast in global reactions. When certain conflicts occur, particularly those involving Israel, the world erupts in protests, emergency UN sessions, celebrity statements, and widespread condemnation. Yet when Christians and other minorities face systematic violence in Syria, the global response has been muted at best. The echo chamber of international media and politics seems selective in its outr...…

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Don't Trust a Single Media Source 8:04

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Now, this is something that's a real problem in the financial services industry, especially with organizations like AARP Money Magazine and now the Wall Street Journal, because that is exactly what the Wall Street Journal did in an article that appears on Monday, February 24 2025 in their piece on Apple's $500 billion US investment. Now, at first glance, the headline sounds almost transformative. Really does a massive injection of cash into United States manufacturing complete with plans for new facilities and training centers, and they talk about empowering people, specifically in Detroit, and Detroit needs some real help. Speaker 1 You are listening to the Paul Truesdell podcast sponsored by Truesdell wealth and the other Truesdell companies. Note, due to our extensive holdings and our clients always assume that we have a position in all companies discussed and that a conflict of interest exists. The information presented is provided for entertainment and informational purposes only. Truesdell wealth is a registered investment advisor, Paul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF so a massive injection of cash into US manufacturing, and we need it, new facilities, new training centers. So you can see it's kind of easy to get excited about the idea that Apple is fueling a manufacturing revolution, which is what we need here in the United States. But now the takeaways as you read the article, the tone begins to shift very subtly. The article starts to peel away the initial excitement by pointing out that a lot of this spending may already be part of Apple's regular financial playbook. Of course it is. Of course they're going to say this because Trump is getting along with people in Silicon Valley. Trump is a different person from what he was in the 45th term. Trump and people like Tim Cook are actually talking to one another, so they're doing the takeaway saying, well, Apple probably is already doing this, and see, for instance, it highlights that Apple has spent over 1.1 trillion in the last four years, with projections for nearly 1.3 trillion in the coming years. So what they're doing is saying, Well, this puts a different light on $500 billion that's not such a big deal, a takeaway, and they say things like, it may not be the sudden surge in new investment after all, but rather a restatement of what the company was already planning. This is disingenuous. This is yellow journalism, and the Wall Street Journal does it all the time. In other words, the big number might not actually signal any groundbreaking change. It could simply be a reflection of Apple's established spending habits. You see, you never want to give credit to someone you dislike. You don't do it, and that's what's going on here. Well, there's this interesting twist. The article mentions that President Trump took to his truth social platform to thank Tim Cook and Apple for this move. On the surface, that might seem like a significant endorsement, however, the piece then quickly undercuts it. They undercut their enthusiasm by emphasizing that even Trump's praise can't change the underlying facts about Apple's spending patterns. Really, it goes on to suggest that the investment, while impressive at first glance, is nothing more than business as usual, really, this kind of narrative, this strategy subtly casts it very subtly Okay, cast doubt on the true impact of the announcement, making it seem like, well, the investment is less than innovative. It's not transformative as well. They say it is. What's really striking here is how little well justification anyone can make for this kind of yellow journalism. You know, the Wall Street Journal uses these takeaways continually to reshape a story. I have noticed over the years, and I've had a subscription to The Wall Street Journal going back to 1974 I've seen over and over and I've talked about this past. Privately, but I'm going to come out publicly. They stink. They really stink. Now, initially, you're presented with this grand, bold claim Apple's enormous investment could redefine domestic manufacturing, and then, through carefully qualifying their language, the piece goes on to say that much of this spending is already expected, really like you sit at the table with Trump and Tim Cook, but then they go on and say that the supposed innovation might just simply be a rehash of the status quo. It's a classic example of a narrative twist, a takeaway where the facts are technically accurate, but presented in a way that minimizes their significance. Here's the thing, minimizing significance. Now the Ocala Star Banner, when it was a real paper and published and it was located on Easy Street, nothing against the men and the handful of people that are left, if these are even a handful, might be two reporters left. You know, when you had people like Brad Rogers the editorial board, you had Jim Parsons running the operation there again, when newspapers were real again, I'm going to say it all these newspapers, they died because they were locked in a mindset. They didn't understand the change. They wouldn't change when they got left behind, when that was going on. It was horrible. These people wrote articles with lots of takeaways, always opining, I hated it. Absolutely hated it. If you were ever the subject of one of their attacks, it was horrible. And the Wall Street Journal is joining that they're joining that category. So yeah, they minimize the significance. And this technique is really difficult for readers, especially those who are not in the financial services industry like I am. And if they're trying to find clear and unambigu unambiguous data to figure out what they want to invest in or how things should work. It's disingenuous. It's horrible, it's ambiguous. They always it's not genuine. Is these folks are bad news. Now look, in the broader sense, in a broader sense, this approach should be on the editorial pages exclusively. And editorials should be clearly marked on the editorial page. They should not be mixed in with ...…

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Monkey Knife Fight 19:43

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Events Starting Date: Sunday, February 23, 2025 Ending Date: None AI and Wealth Management – On-Demand https://truesdellwealth.com/events Starting Date: Wednesday, March 5, 2025 Ending Date: Sunday, March 23, 2025 The Truesdell Military Portfolio – Seven Company Profile https://truesdellwealth.com/events Friday, March 21st, 2025 at 6:30 pm Casual Cocktail Conversation at the Stonewater Club In-Person – Reservations Required – Text or Call 352-612-1000 “or” use the Contact Form: https://truesdellwealth.com/events/rsvp https://truesdellwealth.com/events Tunnel to Towers Benefit Concert The Truesdell Companies the primary sponsor sponsor of the Eirinn Abu benefit concert for Tunnel to Towers, on February 28th at the Circle Square arena in Ocala, Florida. XXX Podcast Personality Paul Grant Truesdell | Founder & CEO J.D., AIF, CLU, ChFC, RFC The Truesdell Companies The Truesdell Professional Building 200 NW 52nd Avenue Ocala, Florida 34482 212-433-2525 - Switchboard paul@truesdell.net - General Email Websites truesdellwealth.com Truesdell.net PaulTruesdell.com youtube.com/@truesdellwealth Find The Paul Truesdell Podcast also at: Apple | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-paul-truesdell-podcast/id1586024560 Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/show/2BYDLetiMboIGRFPjIkglJ Transistor | https://thepaultruesdellpodcast.transistor.fm/episodes LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-grant-truesdell?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BUuNTfp3aQRyLPjGywquQRQ%3D%3D Rough Notes Monkeys with Knives: The Global Stage and the Art of Self-Destruction Let’s talk about a concept I call *monkeys having a knife fight*. Now, I want you to picture this scene in all its deranged glory. A bunch of wild-eyed, bug-toothed, unpredictable monkeys, all armed with knives. They’re not trained fencers or disciplined warriors. No, these are lunatics who stumbled upon something sharp, and now they're about to tear each other apart. One particularly ambitious monkey takes his knife, sticks it into a jar of peanut butter, and licks it—because, obviously, peanut butter is irresistible. The problem? He doesn’t quite understand that knives are sharp. So, after a few delightful licks, he slices his own tongue. Now he's rolling around in pain, bleeding everywhere, dropping his knife, and flailing like he’s just discovered gravity for the first time. Another monkey sees the peanut-butter-covered knife, picks it up, and—shockingly—makes the same mistake. Meanwhile, a third monkey sees the jar of peanut butter now sitting on the ground, wide open. He doesn’t have a knife, but he sees the pattern: peanut butter + knife = deliciousness. So, he grabs the knife, dips it in, and—well, you see where this is going. Soon, one monkey accidentally stabs another, who then retaliates. More monkeys jump in. Now it’s a full-blown knife fight, complete with flying fur, shrieks of rage, and absolute chaos. And here’s the kicker: they could have just used their fingers. But no. They had knives, and knives mean power, right? Eventually, they wipe themselves out. The females are gone, the babies are abandoned, and the few remaining monkeys are just hacking at each other for sport. Congratulations, they’ve achieved total annihilation over peanut butter and poor decision-making. The Global Peanut Butter Jar of Doom Now, take this monkey scenario and apply it to the real world. Because, let’s be honest, we’re watching a geopolitical knife fight unfold on a global scale. People argue over the most ridiculous things—loudly, emotionally, and without a shred of logic. Look at the endless debates about Trump, Zelensky, NATO, Ukraine, Russia—pick your controversy. You’ve got people on every side of the argument treating it like life or death, when, in reality, they’re just monkeys with knives, slashing at each other over something they don’t fully understand. One day, Trump is a reckless lunatic about to burn the world down. The next day, the same people screaming about him are suddenly nodding along when another leader does the same thing. Oh, Zelensky went to the UK and got told by the Prime Minister that peace only comes through the U.S.? Well, isn’t that an interesting little revelation? And yet, people still act like Trump is the singular source of chaos in the world. And what’s he actually doing? Well, if you step back and think about it, he’s essentially standing outside the monkey pit, watching the knife fight, and saying, *Yeah, we’re not getting involved in that mess*. But What About the Big Guns? Now, let’s say you’re standing there, watching this disaster unfold. You’ve got a big gun. You could stop the monkeys with a few well-placed shots. You could take their knives away. You could, theoretically, prevent them from wiping themselves out. That’s what power looks like. The U.S. is the gun in this scenario. The monkeys—well, let’s not name names, but you get the idea—are fighting over their peanut butter and stabbing each other senselessly. And yet, for some reason, we’re supposed to believe that our best course of action is to jump in and start fighting at their level? That’s the real problem. You don’t get into a knife fight with monkeys. You don’t get into a mud-wrestling match with a hog. Why? Because the hog loves the mud, and even if you win, you’re still covered in filth. That’s what’s happening on the world stage. We keep getting pulled into fights that have no upside, just because someone, somewhere, thinks we should. A Pyrrhic Victory at Best And let’s talk about another fancy concept—*Pyrrhic victory*. This is where you technically "win" but at such an absurd cost that you might as well have lost. If the U.S. jumps into every conflict, funds every war, and gets dragged into every international squabble, what’s the result? We "win" by spending trillions, sacrificing soldiers, and depleting our resources while the monkeys keep fighting. That’s not victory. That’s stupidity. But hey, the media loves it. The talking heads love it. Because if you’re screaming about war, politics, and conflict all the time, people stay tuned in. And the more people stay tuned in, the more profitable the outrage machine becomes. Trump, Vance, and the Art of Knowing Your Role Trump, for all the hysteria surrounding him, knows exactly what he’s doing. He understands that if you want to get anything done, you don’t fight at the monkey level. You step back, let them wear themselves out, and when the time is right, you step in with real leverage. And look at his team. J.D. Vance is playing the role of the political pit bull, saying things that need to be said but that Trump himself doesn’t have to say directly. Smart leaders know how to use their people strategically. You don’t send the general into every battle—you send the soldiers. This is what effective power looks like. You set the terms. You control the narrative. You don’t let yourself get dragged into every pointless fight just because people are screaming about it. Time to Let Zelensky Figure It Out And speaking of people who need to figure it out—Zelensky. He’s had his time. He’s been playing the role of wartime leader, but at some point, Ukraine needs a change. If their democracy is as strong as they claim, then they need to navigate that transition. If it’s not, then all the billions we’ve thrown at them aren’t really doing much, are they? Oh, but wait—Russia is supposedly influencing everything! Well, if Russia is that powerful, then the logic follows that they should b...…

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Wall Street Journal Bias and Others 10:28

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Events Starting Date: Sunday, February 23, 2025 Ending Date: None AI and Wealth Management – On-Demand https://truesdellwealth.com/events Starting Date: Wednesday, March 5, 2025 Ending Date: Sunday, March 23, 2025 The Truesdell Military Portfolio – Seven Company Profile https://truesdellwealth.com/events February 28, 2025 Tunnell to Towers Benefit Concert The Truesdell Companies is a proud sponsor of the Eirinn Abu benefit concert for Tunnel to Towers on February 28th at the Circle Square arena in Ocala, Florida. For more information, visit: https://eirinnabu.com or https://eirinnabu.com/event/5760795/695871447/eirinn-abu-and-tunnel-to-towers-foundation-concert Friday, March 21st, 2025 at 6:30 pm Casual Cocktail Conversation at the Stonewater Club In-Person – Reservations Required – Text or Call 352-612-1000 “or” use the Contact Form: https://truesdellwealth.com/events/rsvp https://truesdellwealth.com/events Podcast Personality Paul Grant Truesdell | Founder & CEO J.D., AIF, CLU, ChFC, RFC The Truesdell Companies The Truesdell Professional Building 200 NW 52nd Avenue Ocala, Florida 34482 212-433-2525 - Switchboard paul@truesdell.net - General Email Websites truesdellwealth.com Truesdell.net PaulTruesdell.com youtube.com/@truesdellwealth Find The Paul Truesdell Podcast also at: Apple | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-paul-truesdell-podcast/id1586024560 Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/show/2BYDLetiMboIGRFPjIkglJ Transistor | https://thepaultruesdellpodcast.transistor.fm/episodes LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-grant-truesdell?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BUuNTfp3aQRyLPjGywquQRQ%3D%3D Rough Notes Paul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF Have you ever noticed how some news articles grab your attention with flashy headlines, only to pull back and say, Well, maybe it's not as well big a deal as you think. Now, this is something that's a real problem in the financial services industry, especially with organizations like AARP Money Magazine and now the Wall Street Journal, because that is exactly what the Wall Street Journal did in an article that appears on Monday, February 24 2025 in their piece on Apple's $500 billion US investment. Now, at first glance, the headline sounds almost transformative. Really does a massive injection of cash into United States manufacturing complete with plans for new facilities and training centers, and they talk about empowering people, specifically in Detroit, and Detroit needs some real help. Speaker 1 You are listening to the Paul Truesdell podcast sponsored by Truesdell wealth and the other Truesdell companies. Note, due to our extensive holdings and our clients always assume that we have a position in all companies discussed and that a conflict of interest exists. The information presented is provided for entertainment and informational purposes only. Truesdell wealth is a registered investment advisor, Paul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF so a massive injection of cash into US manufacturing, and we need it, new facilities, new training centers. So you can see it's kind of easy to get excited about the idea that Apple is fueling a manufacturing revolution, which is what we need here in the United States. But now the takeaways as you read the article, the tone begins to shift very subtly. The article starts to peel away the initial excitement by pointing out that a lot of this spending may already be part of Apple's regular financial playbook. Of course it is. Of course they're going to say this because Trump is getting along with people in Silicon Valley. Trump is a different person from what he was in the 45th term. Trump and people like Tim Cook are actually talking to one another, so they're doing the takeaway saying, well, Apple probably is already doing this, and see, for instance, it highlights that Apple has spent over 1.1 trillion in the last four years, with projections for nearly 1.3 trillion in the coming years. So what they're doing is saying, Well, this puts a different light on $500 billion that's not such a big deal, a takeaway, and they say things like, it may not be the sudden surge in new investment after all, but rather a restatement of what the company was already planning. This is disingenuous. This is yellow journalism, and the Wall Street Journal does it all the time. In other words, the big number might not actually signal any groundbreaking change. It could simply be a reflection of Apple's established spending habits. You see, you never want to give credit to someone you dislike. You don't do it, and that's what's going on here. Well, there's this interesting twist. The article mentions that President Trump took to his truth social platform to thank Tim Cook and Apple for this move. On the surface, that might seem like a significant endorsement, however, the piece then quickly undercuts it. They undercut their enthusiasm by emphasizing that even Trump's praise can't change the underlying facts about Apple's spending patterns. Really, it goes on to suggest that the investment, while impressive at first glance, is nothing more than business as usual, really, this kind of narrative, this strategy subtly casts it very subtly Okay, cast doubt on the true impact of the announcement, making it seem like, well, the investment is less than innovative. It's not transformative as well. They say it is. What's really striking here is how little well justification anyone can make for this kind of yellow journalism. You know, the Wall Street Journal uses these takeaways continually to reshape a story. I have noticed over the years, and I've had a subscription to The Wall Street Journal going back to 1974 I've seen over and over and I've talked about this past. Privately, but I'm going to come out publicly. They stink. They really stink. Now, initially, you're presented with this grand, bold claim Apple's enormous investment could redefine domestic manufacturing, and then, through carefully qualifying their language, the piece goes on to say that much of this spending is already expected, really like you sit at the table with Trump and Tim Cook, but then they go on and say that the supposed innovation might just simply be a rehash of the status quo. It's a classic example of a narrative twist, a takeaway where the facts are technically accurate, but presented in a way that minimizes their significance. Here's the thing, minimizing significance. Now the Ocala star banner, when it was a real paper and published and it was located on Easy Street, nothing against the men and the handful of people that are left, if these are even a handful, might be two reporters left. You know, when you had people like Brad Rogers the editorial board, you had Jim Parsons running the operation there again, when newspapers were real again, I'm going to say it all these newspapers, they died because they were locked in a mindset. They didn't understand the change. They wouldn't change when they got left behind, when that was going on. It was horrible. These people wrote articles with lots of takeaways, always opining, I hated it. Absolutely hated it. If you were ever the subject of one of their attacks, it was horrible. And the Wall Street Journal is joining that they're joining that category. So yeah, they minimize the significance. And this technique is really difficult for readers, especially those who are not in the financial services industry like I am. And if they're trying to find clear and unambigu unambiguous data to figure out what they want to i...…

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Playing With Toxic People 42:33

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AI and Wealth Management – On Demand Starting Date: Sunday, February 23, 2025 Ending Date: None https://truesdellwealth.com/events The Truesdell Military Portfolio – Seven Company Profile Starting Date: Wednesday, March 5, 2025 Ending Date: Sunday, March 23, 2025 https://truesdellwealth.com/events Casual Cocktail Conversation at the Stonewater Club Friday, March 21st, 2025 at 6:30 pm In-Person – Reservations Required – Text or Call 352-612-1000 “or” use the Contact Form: https://truesdellwealth.com/events/rsvp https://truesdellwealth.com/events Paul Grant Truesdell, Sr. J.D., AIF, CLU, ChFC, RFC Founder & CEO The Truesdell Companies The Truesdell Professional Building 200 NW 52nd Avenue Ocala, Florida 34482 212-433-2525 - Switchboard paul@truesdell.net - General Email Websites truesdellwealth.com Truesdell.net PaulTruesdell.com Rough Show Notes – Broad Script Used for This Episode I saw a picture on Facebook that said, *The only way to win with a toxic person is to not play with them.* I like that a lot. The image was of a girl holding an umbrella, but the message goes both ways. Some people, when they disagree with you, completely lose it. They scream like wild banshees. Then you have the "Karens" of the world—self-centered, privileged, and completely unaware of what’s going on. And if your name happens to be Karen, sorry, but that label has taken on a life of its own. This reminds me of Nelson Rockefeller’s son—yes, the son of former Vice President Gerald Ford’s running mate and former New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller. His son got eaten by an angry tribe in Africa after he took some of their sacred objects to bring back to the U.S. for his father’s museum. If you don’t know that story, I’ll be sharing it soon. But the bottom line is this: people on all sides have lost their minds. If you don’t agree with them, you’re automatically labeled—you're a Nazi, a racist, a homophobe, sexist, uneducated, or just plain despicable. The name-calling is unbelievable. At this point, I just don’t care anymore. My clients like me, and I like them. The people I’ve made exceptions for in the past—those who didn’t fit my usual working relationships—have always, *always* ended up screwing me over. Here’s an example. Back when I used to do seminars (which I don’t anymore because they aren’t worth the time), I’d present solid, valuable information. Someone would come up afterward, set an appointment, and I’d take the time to listen to their situation, document everything, and give them thoughtful recommendations. And what happens next? They take that information and implement it with their cousin, their neighbor, or their brother-in-law. I’ve asked people outright, *Why didn’t you work with me?* The answer is always something like, *Well, I have a friend in finance.* And when I ask, *Why didn’t you go to them first?* I hear, *Well, he used to be a car salesman, and he’s only been in finance for a year or so, but I wanted to talk to someone who really knows what they’re doing first.* Then, when I tell them my consulting rate—$1,500 an hour—they balk. *I’m not paying that.* But they just spent four hours with me. That’s $6,000 worth of my time. *I’d never pay that!* Well, there’s your sign. Some people simply don’t value expertise. But here’s the thing—if you’re bleeding out on the side of the road, and I show up with a sewing kit, a feminine napkin, and a big roll of gauze, suddenly my skills matter. I know how to stop the bleeding. I know how to put on a tourniquet. But if I’m *not worth it* in your eyes, then fine—here’s the needle, here’s the gauze, good luck. The point is simple: when people don’t value you, don’t chase them. And that applies to finance, too. If you’re conservative, why are you working with financial professionals who don’t share your values? Why are you putting your money in bundled products where part of your fees are funding causes and organizations you oppose? That’s what USAID does—our government gives money to our enemies in the name of diplomacy and international relations. I get it—some people think it’s all part of a big chess game. But sometimes, it’s not about playing 3D chess. Sometimes, it’s just about playing a simple game of cards. Maybe a round of *War* or *Hearts.* Maybe a hand of *poker.* Or even just *checkers.* The reality is, some people make mountains out of molehills. I don’t. I keep things simple. And I live by what Timothy Leary once said—something like *tune in, tune out, drop out.* The people who aren’t worth your time? Ignore them. Ever since I started thinking this way, life has been a lot more peaceful. I’ve been in this business for decades, and I just don’t care anymore. If you want to work with me, great. If not, move along. Here’s my approach—keep it simple. Don’t overcomplicate things. When the market crashes, we’ll be there. When you call and need an appointment, if I’m booked with real emergencies—helping someone who lost a spouse, downsizing, or transitioning to assisted living—you’re not jumping the line because of some minor issue with a statement you don’t understand for the 57th time. I’m not running a walk-in clinic. At the same time, I’m not shipping people off to some call center in Bangladesh. I don’t do that either. Business is a two-way street. It’s about mutual respect. And I’ll repeat what I’ve said in past podcasts: 1. Follow the Truesdell Golden Rule—treat others the way you want to be treated and expect the same in return. No exceptions. 2. Minimize and maximize your TEAM—time, effort, aggravation, and money. 3. Do what you like, are good at, is profitable, and can control. And when you work with me, you get the Camelot Process—a system I developed and trademarked. It stands for: - Common Sense - Advice - Management - Education - Encouragement - Logic - Organization - Technology Day in, day out, that’s what I do. So, to wrap it up—don’t work with people you don’t like. Don’t work with people who aren’t on your team. And definitely don’t work with people who are working against you. Some will say, *That’s not very diverse!* But it has nothing to do with race, gender, or national origin. It’s about mindset. Mindset is the most important component of wealth. If someone doesn’t share your mindset, you’re not going to change them, and they’re not going to change you. It’s a waste of time. And with that, I’m done.…

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Snap, Crackle, Pop 25:49

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Paul Grant Truesdell, Sr. J.D., AIF, CLU, ChFC, RFC Founder & CEO The Truesdell Companies The Truesdell Professional Building 200 NW 52nd Avenue Ocala, Florida 34482 212-433-2525 - Switchboard paul@truesdell.net - General Email Websites truesdellwealth.com Truesdell.net PaulTruesdell.com New York City Assault Video https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1CAnnK4ESN/ Trigglypuff Attempts To Shut Down Campus Event https://youtu.be/BY1H1rZL53I?si=Euav1oMCHRplI3Qz Karen Surprise Attacks Police, Gets $400,000 Bond https://youtu.be/gB0oRIuljPo?si=uUSCdf2j6euD5jcn 5 'Privileged Princesses' Caught on Bodycam Throwing Fits with Police https://youtu.be/EYMINAy0u9o?si=IL62WiOt0Vld3Et9 Kubaton Keychain: The Essential Self-defense Tool To Protect Your Life! https://www.youtube.com/live/_OTN-vgzUqY?si=P-C2FweHQ8vDemC_ Women's Basic Self Defense Video (Kubaton) Pt. 1 https://youtu.be/i_YAGSFI67U?si=_JmUyB8rUqMw-Oud A Simple Tiny Keychain https://youtube.com/shorts/jagCglmlaeQ?si=XRANt04gxQcF1pfG When You’ve Had Enough https://youtube.com/shorts/R1ZAmv3KlCw?si=2CVNBV9F5j9YtotE Rough Show Notes Let me tell you about a conversation I had yesterday that really sets up today's topic perfectly. I met an old colleague for lunch, someone I deeply respect from my law enforcement days. As we were walking to our cars, he made an interesting comment about my vehicle choice, which got me thinking about how I've adapted over the years. You see, I recently sold all my Mercedes - not because I had to, but because I chose to. As a gray-haired gentleman who's seen his share of profiling and brake-checking, I decided it was time to lower my profile. Don't get me wrong - I can handle myself just fine, but I prefer avoiding unnecessary attention. This brings me to a disturbing video I'll link in the show notes. It shows an assault in broad daylight in New York City, and it perfectly illustrates why we need to have a serious conversation about personal safety. Now, I see some of you already jumping to conclusions about demographics - stop right there. That's not what this is about. What matters here are the tactical elements and what we can learn from them. Let's break down what we're seeing. There's a woman walking alone, dressed well, and - this is important - wearing sensible shoes. When the perpetrator approached her demanding her phone, she did something right: she ran. Not only that, she ran toward other people and asked for help. Smart moves. But here's where it gets really interesting. The Good Samaritan who stepped in? Watch what he does. First thing - he takes off his jacket. Now, if you've ever been in a knife fight, you know exactly why. That jacket becomes an improvised shield. It's a brilliant defensive technique I've seen save lives. You take that jacket, ball it up in your non-dominant hand, and now you've got protection against a blade while keeping your strong hand free. Look, here's the harsh reality we need to face: in today's world, situational awareness isn't optional - it's essential. I don't care if you live in a gated community or a 55-plus paradise. That delivery van with the Amazon logo? Those uniforms? Question everything. Yet what do I see every day? People wandering around, faces buried in their phones, completely oblivious to their surroundings. You might as well wear a "target" sign. Let's talk personal protection. I'm not saying everyone needs to carry a gun - that's a personal choice that requires proper training and legal compliance. But for heaven's sake, carry something. A personal alarm, a tactical flashlight, defense spray where it's legal. I carry a kubotan - I'll put a link in the show notes explaining what that is. It's basically a small impact tool that can make a world of difference in a confrontation. Here's another hard truth: in most major cities today, law enforcement is stretched thin. They simply can't respond to every report of threatening behavior. That guy acting erratic on the street? Unless he's actively assaulting someone, response time might be longer than you'd like. That means your initial safety is in your hands. This video - and you really need to watch it - shows both what to do and what not to do in a threatening situation. Put yourself in that scenario. What would you do differently? Are you prepared for something similar? Do you have an action plan? Because hope isn't a strategy, folks. Awareness is your first line of defense, and training is your backup. Watch how the situation unfolds. The woman's initial reaction - running away - that's good. The Good Samaritan's tactical awareness with the jacket - that's excellent. But notice how many bystanders are just recording instead of calling for help? That's the world we live in now. You need to be ready to handle things yourself, at least initially. I've seen too many people freeze in dangerous situations, too many people who thought "it couldn't happen here" or "it couldn't happen to me." Well, I'm here to tell you it can, and it does. Every single day. The good news is you can prepare yourself. Start with awareness. Keep your head up, watch your surroundings. Have a plan. Know what you'll do if someone approaches you aggressively. Stay alert, stay prepared, and take a good hard look at how you move through the world. Your life might depend on it.…

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Corporate Conference Calls & Tariffs 6:57

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Paul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF, CLU, ChFC, RFC Founder & CEO of The Truesdell Companies The Truesdell Professional Building 200 NW 52nd Avenue Ocala, Florida 34482 352-612-1000 - Local 212-433-2525 - New York Truesdell Wealth, Inc. https://truesdellwealth.com The Truesdell Companies https://truesdell.net The Paul Truesdell Podcast: - Apple | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-paul-truesdell-podcast/id1586024560 - Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/show/2BYDLetiMboIGRFPjIkglJ - Transistor | https://thepaultruesdellpodcast.transistor.fm/episodes LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-grant-truesdell?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BUuNTfp3aQRyLPjGywquQRQ%3D%3D The Truesdell Companies is a proud sponsor of the Eirinn Abu benefit concert for Tunnel to Towers, on February 28th at the Circle Square arena in Ocala, Florida. For more information, visit: https://eirinnabu.com or https://eirinnabu.com/event/5760795/695871447/eirinn-abu-and-tunnel-to-towers-foundation-concert ROUGH TRANSCRIPT What is a Tariff? And Why Are So Many Companies Talking About It? A tariff is a tax that a government places on goods coming into the country from another country. The goal of tariffs is usually to protect businesses within the country by making imported goods more expensive, encouraging people to buy locally made products instead. However, tariffs can also raise costs for companies that rely on imported materials, which can lead to higher prices for consumers. Why Are Tariffs a Big Deal Right Now? Every quarter, companies in the S&P 500 (the largest U.S. companies) hold conference calls to discuss their earnings and business challenges. One of the hot topics this quarter? Tariffs. Since former President Donald Trump introduced new tariffs on China—and hinted at possible tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and other countries—businesses have been paying close attention. Many companies worry that these tariffs could affect their costs, profits, and future plans. How Many Companies Are Talking About Tariffs? A recent FactSet search looked at earnings call transcripts from December 15 to February 6. Out of 291 companies that held earnings calls, 146 mentioned "tariffs"—the highest number since 2019. If this trend continues, this quarter might break the 10-year record for the most tariff-related discussions. Which Industries Are Most Affected? Some industries are feeling the pressure more than others: - Industrials (39 companies mentioned tariffs) – These include businesses that make things like machinery, airplanes, and tools. - Materials (82% mentioned tariffs) – Companies that produce raw materials, such as metals, chemicals, and paper, are especially impacted. - Utilities (80% mentioned tariffs) – These companies provide electricity, water, and gas. What Are Companies Saying About Tariffs? Most businesses are uncertain about how tariffs will impact them. Some companies said they couldn’t estimate the financial effects yet, while others adjusted their business forecasts because of tariff concerns. - 30 companies left tariffs out of their financial predictions. - 21 companies included tariffs in their forecasts but couldn’t say exactly how much they would be affected. For now, businesses are keeping a close eye on government policies, as changes in tariffs could mean major shifts in costs and profits.…

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