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RWH061: How To Thrive No Matter What w/ Arnold Van Den Berg

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RWH061: How To Thrive No Matter What w/ Arnold Van Den Berg

The Investor's Podcast (We Study Billionaires) - The Investor’s Podcast Network

2025/10/05
The Investor's Podcast (We Study Billionaires) - The Investor’s Podcast Network

The Investor's Podcast (We Study Billionaires) - The Investor’s Podcast Network

2025/10/05
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In this episode, William Green chats with Arnold Van Den Berg, a revered investor whom he spotlighted in his book, Richer, Wiser, Happier. Against all odds, Arnold has run a highly successful investment firm for 50 years. Here, he discusses what he’s learn...

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In this compelling conversation, Arnold Van Den Berg shares profound insights drawn from a lifetime of overcoming personal trauma, mastering the mind, and navigating financial markets with discipline and foresight. His journey—from the shadow of the Holocaust to building a successful investment firm—reveals how mental focus, resilience, and ethical principles can shape both personal fulfillment and professional success.
13:07
One breath per minute enables a state of one-pointedness and profound mental clarity
17:37
Swami Rami can enter delta state consciously and control autonomic functions like arm temperature.
38:36
Proper breathing in a cold room raised body temperature, convincing James Nestor of its power.
1:14:40
Scott won the shot put meet with a sprained ankle after hypnotic pain control and focus training.
1:43:53
After four strokes, the speaker could still stand on one leg for 40 seconds and had strong hand strength.
1:48:30
The mind is a quantum computer, and that gives reason for optimism.
1:55:29
Natural gas is very cheap compared to oil and could rise significantly based on historical price ratios
2:01:05
Paying off loans allows you to control your destiny
2:08:39
The greatest happiness comes from sharing knowledge to change lives
2:16:22
Giving unconditionally triggers a positive chemical response in the body.
2:21:48
People suffer because of selfishness; the secret to life is to give.

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Intro
00:00
How extreme focus saved the life of Arnold Van Den Berg’s father.
06:57
How to develop one-pointed focus & get into a flow state.
14:05
What Dostoevsky taught Arnold about avoiding lies & discerning truth.
18:50
How Arnold overcame a terrible self-image & “reprogrammed” himself.
40:58
What habits he practices every day, including his favorite affirmations.
1:34:51
How he remains optimistic amid adversity.
1:47:53
Why he’s betting big on gold, silver, uranium, oil & natural gas.
1:51:56
Why he warns against long-term Treasury bonds & “anything with leverage.”
1:57:54
How he & his firm are harnessing Artificial Intelligence.
2:02:24
What brings him the greatest happiness.
2:09:59
What you’ll learn from his favorite book about the “real secret to life.”
2:19:02

Transcript

Arnold Van Den Berg: You're listening to TIP. William Green: Hi, folks. It's a great pleasure to be back with you on the Richer, Wiser, Happier podcast. My guest today is the great Arnold Van Den Berg, who, as many of you know, is a really central figure....