Who’s in control? You are. In this episode, Matt Hall reminds listeners that they are 100% in charge of what they focus on. Plus, hear from Morgan Housel, past podcast guest and best-selling author, who shares Matt’s all-time favorite personal finance story.

Legendary thinker, author, professor, and consultant in the world of behavioral finance, Meir Statman, joins Matt Hall in this episode to discuss his work and personal stories of how taking the long view has paid off.

Matt’s daughter told him that this episode’s guest is someone who can change the world. Carolyn Gaynor, a highly successful business person and endurance athlete, demonstrates that satisfaction is often found when acting in the service of others. Take a moment to imagine training to complete a full Ironman triathlon (2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, and 26.2 mile run). Now imagine doing that same event, nearly 30 times, tethered to and leading a blind person. Listen to this amazing conversation with Matt and Caroline now.

Whether you hang on every word from every episode or you prefer to “snack” on Take the Long View, give a complete listen to these “greatest hits excerpts”. Join host Matt Hall as he highlights some of the most poignant moments from recent guests.

Name a writer who consistently makes you laugh? Hard to do? Listen to this episode for one of Matt’s favorite Wall Street Journal writers, who always brings a smile to his face, Jason Gay, sports columnist for the WSJ, joins Matt Hall in this entertaining episode. It’s not all fun and games, as Jason possesses a magical talent. He has the ability to be humorous, candid, and poignant, often at the same time. As in, “Go ahead and laugh. I want you to, but pay attention to what I have to say. There’s a message here!”