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Perennial Wisdom (formerly In Search of Wisdom) is a podcast for seekers and curious minds. Join the search with J.W. Bertolotti (creator of the Perennial Meditations newsletter) to discover practical wisdom from philosophical and spiritual traditions. Learn more at perennial.substack.com.
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Tom Suvansri is passionate about protecting and growing his family’s wealth and he shares how you can do it too. In this show, you will learn strategies that leverage economic principles in order to achieve increased financial control, cash flow, and tax advantages that last generations. It’s time to eliminate uncertainty and create wealth strategies to build a family legacy.
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Perennial Dissonance is a podcast by Dave "Blogthoven" Bowers and Ryan DeNardis discussing the perennial questions regarding "classical" music and its impact on society.
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Conversations about growing up, getting wise and trying to live a good life.
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Duas mulheres (Fernanda Ribeiro e Natália Dornellas) na faixa etária dos 40 aos 50 anos com uma bagagem de histórias, sentimentos e ensinamentos acumulada ao longo de suas vidas mas que não se encaixam no estereótipo de suas idades. Esta é a proposta do podcast "As Perennials". Moda, comportamento, política, mercado de trabalho, beleza, cultura, e demais assuntos relacionados ao universo das mulheres desta faixa etária são destrinchados semanalmente pela dupla e por convidados(as) muito espe ...
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Perennial Meditations is a podcast (and Newsletter) by the Perennial Leader Project; an organization dedicated to providing tools for the art of living. Consider becoming a member to support the mission and gain full access to our meditations, podcasts, and courses. To learn more, visit perennial.substack.com. perennial.substack.com
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📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe In this episode of Perennial Wisdom, I share a short guided contemplation inspired by Albert Camus's The Myth of Sisyphus. It's part of a new series here on the podcast and the Perennial Meditations YouTube Channel. --- 💀 Subscribe to Dying Every Day (Stoicis…
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Today, Tom discusses the importance of understanding the true costs of living, emphasizing the difference between short-term cheap options and long-term investments. He explores various aspects of personal finance, including financial planning, insurance, tax strategies, estate planning, and debt management, urging listeners to think holistically a…
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📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe In this episode of Perennial Wisdom, I explore the challenges of creating meaning in the mundane aspects of life. The episode is delivered in a video essay format (Watch on YouTube here). Expect to learn the role of courage in creation, how to accept the eter…
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📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe Welcome back to the podcast, and happy new year to you all! Today, we’re pausing to revisit a few episodes from last year. This is not necessarily a “best of” collection; it’s just a few clips that I found particularly insightful or helpful. In the first clip…
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📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe In this episode of In Search of Wisdom, I discuss selected passages from the American essayist and philosopher Henry David Thoreau's classic Walden. As the year comes to an end, Thoreau’s wisdom offers much-needed reflection and insight into what it means to …
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In this episode, Richard Walsh joins Tom and shares his extensive entrepreneurial journey, beginning from his time in the Marine Corps to becoming a successful business owner and coach. He discusses the challenges he faced during the 2008 economic downturn, the importance of shifting from an employee mindset to an owner mindset, and the critical ro…
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📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe In this episode of In Search of Wisdom, my guest is Patrick Boland, author of The Contemplative Leader. Patrick is an Executive Coach, Leadership Consultant, and Psychotherapist. Our conversation focuses on the meaning of contemplation and how we might lead a…
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Joining Tom in today's episode is Scott Phillips, founder of SDP, about wealth building strategies, particularly focusing on oil and gas investments. Scott shares his personal journey, insights into tax strategies, and the importance of diversification in investment portfolios. The conversation delves into the tax benefits associated with oil and g…
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In today's episode of the Perennial Pride podcast, Tom discusses different options for leveraging assets without liquidating them. He explores the use of personal credit cards, home equity lines of credit, margin accounts, and cash value life insurance as sources of capital. Tom highlights the pros and cons of each option and emphasizes the importa…
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In today's episode, Tom dives into the importance of wealth management, discussing key areas that are often overlooked. He covers topics like cash flow management, tax reduction strategies, evaluating fees, and the drawbacks of relying solely on banks for wealth storage and borrowing. Tune in to hear more about alternative strategies, including inf…
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📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe In this episode of In Search of Wisdom, my guest is Ben Aldridge, author of the new book Seriously Happy. Ben has spoken to audiences worldwide, encouraging others to build resilience by stepping outside their comfort zones in various ways. His writing and me…
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Mastering the Business Exit: Lessons in Risk, Resilience, and Maximizing Value with Lee Heisman
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On this episode of Perennial Pride, Tom reconnects with longtime friend Lee Heisman, CEO of Exit Stage Left Advisors. With decades of entrepreneurial experience, Lee shares insights into helping business owners maximize the value of their business as they prepare for an exit. From his start in the printing industry to managing multiple successful v…
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📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe Welcome to another edition of the Dying Every Day series, which delivers guided Stoic meditations on the art of living. This episode is available to all subscribers (although not every episode in the series is), if you enjoy it, please consider becoming a Per…
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In this final episode with estate attorney Alessandra Long, they explore the complexities of asset protection and tax planning. Together, they provide an overview of how to safeguard your wealth from risks and taxes, while ensuring a smooth transfer to future generations. They discuss strategies like irrevocable trusts, life insurance trusts, and c…
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In this episode of the Perennial Pride podcast, host Tom Suvansri welcomes back state attorney Alessandra Long for part three of their estate planning series. They dive into crucial topics like powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and living wills. Alessandra explains the importance of setting up these documents before a crisis strikes, offer…
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In this episode, Tom Suvansri welcomes back estate planning expert Alessandra Long for a deep dive into the essentials of wills and trusts. Following their initial discussion on estate planning basics, Tom and Alessandra explore the key elements of wills, from the different types to the importance of having one in place, no matter your life stage. …
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📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe Welcome to another edition of the Dying Every Day series, which delivers guided Stoic meditations on the art of living. This episode is available to all subscribers (although not every episode in the series is); if you enjoy it, please consider becoming a Per…
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Joining Tom today is Russ Morgan, co-founder of Wealth Without Wall Street where he shares his journey from being a financial planner to building passive income streams. He emphasizes the importance of aligning your financial goals with your personal desires and values. Russ discusses the three-step process of achieving financial freedom: setting c…
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📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe Welcome back to the Sundays with Seneca series on Perennial Meditations, which explores Lucius Annaeus Seneca’s writings and Stoic philosophy. Each meditation includes selected passages from one of Seneca’s letters in search of ancient lessons on the art of l…
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📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe Welcome to another edition of the Dying Every Day series, which delivers guided Stoic meditations on the art of living. This episode is available to all subscribers (although not every episode in the series is); if you enjoy it, please consider becoming a Per…
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📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe In this episode of In Search of Wisdom, my guest is Leslie Stein, the author of Becoming Whole: Jung’s Equation for Realizing God. Prof. Stein is a Jungian analyst and graduate of the C.G. Jung Institute of New York and is in private practice in Sydney, Austr…
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📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe Welcome back to the Sundays with Seneca series on Perennial Meditations, which explores Lucius Annaeus Seneca’s writings and Stoic philosophy. Each meditation includes selected passages from one of Seneca’s letters in search of ancient lessons on the art of l…
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📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe The Dying Every Day series delivers guided meditations on the art of living. Each meditation provides a quote, a selected passage (from an original Stoic text), and a reflection prompt to consider. These meditations are designed to help you (and me) reflect o…
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In this episode, Tom dives into the current economic uncertainties and shares insights on how the wealthy manage and grow their wealth in volatile times. Drawing lessons from the Tiger 21 group, he explores the importance of private equity, real estate, and taking control of your investments. He also emphasizes the value of personal development, sk…
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📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe When you look up the word happiness, it's usually defined as “the state of being happy” or “a state of well-being and contentment.” But what does it actually mean to ‘be’ happy in everyday life? Strangely, it's a more challenging question than one might think…
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In today's final episode of this mini series with Joe DeFazio, we continue to explore the tax system and how it can be leveraged to build wealth and support our families. We discuss the often overlooked positive aspects of the tax code and how understanding it can open doors to financial opportunities. From business incentives to investing in energ…
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📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe In this episode of In Search of Wisdom, my guest is Dr. Daniel McInerny, author of the new book Beauty and Imitation. Dr. McInerny is an associate professor and chair of the philosophy department at Christendom College, as well as a novelist and dramatist. In…
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📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe In this episode of In Search of Wisdom, we explore what it means to answer the call to the “better angels of our nature,” as Abraham Lincoln put it. We discuss whether or not we have better (and worse) angels of our nature. And if so, what can we do to lead a…
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In today's episode, we welcome back our friend Joe DeFazio, an enrolled agent and financial advisor, as we continue part two of our journey into understanding the tax code. We're on a mission to demystify taxes and show how the system can work for you, not against you. In this episode, we focus on the individual employee and families, laying the gr…
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Welcome to the first episode of our mini-series on personal finance, where we delve into the essential topics that impact your financial freedom. In this kickoff episode, we explore the complex world of taxes with expert Joseph DeFazio, an enrolled agent with deep knowledge of the tax code. Together, we'll demystify the tax system, starting with th…
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📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe What can we know for sure? A curious paradox of wisdom is the need to let go of the traditional idea of knowing (or learning). In this episode of In Search of Wisdom, we explore the art of not knowing; another meditation from our Wisdom is the Way course. Tod…
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Join Tom in this episode as he shares his personal journey into real estate investing. From starting out nearly a decade ago to navigating the challenges and successes of his first property, he offers valuable insights and lessons learned. Whether you're considering diversifying from equity markets or curious about active real estate investment, th…
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📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe If philosophical and spiritual traditions point to interconnectedness as an eternal truth, why do we ever feel disconnected? In this episode of In Search of Wisdom, we explore the art of connection, a topic from our Wisdom is the Way course. Today’s solo epis…
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In today's episode, Tom dives into the essence of maximizing our most precious resource: time. Inspired by Dan Martel's book "Buy Back Your Time," Tom explores strategies for entrepreneurs and individuals alike to leverage their time effectively. He covers the concept of the "ignorance tax" and emphasizes continuous education, leveraging other peop…
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📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe In this episode of In Search of Wisdom, we explore impermanence, a topic from our Wisdom is the Way course. We discuss why understanding how the world works is an integral part of a philosophy of life and the various ways that philosophical and spiritual trad…
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Explore the practical side of the infinite banking concept in our latest episode. We break down how specially designed whole life insurance policies can act as flexible financial tools, much like owning a home. Understand the pros, cons, and real-life applications to gain financial control! Highlights 01:04 - Overview of Whole Life Insurance Polici…
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In this episode of the Perennial Pride podcast, Tom welcomes Joseph DeFazio, founder of 10th Street Capital. They dive into the powerful potential of whole life insurance, explaining how it can serve as a "family bank" or "infinite bank" throughout different life stages. Learn more about the guaranteed cash value, the role of dividends, and the ste…
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📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe In this episode of In Search of Wisdom, my guest is Prof. Emily Austin, the author of Living for Pleasure: An Epicurean Guide to Life. Living for Pleasure is part of the Guides to the Good Life series by Oxford University Press. I’m a big fan of the series; i…
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📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe In this episode of In Search of Wisdom, my guest is John Oakes, author of The Fast: The History, Science, Philosophy, and Promise of Doing Without. In the conversation, we explore John's spontaneous initiation into fasting and his insights from the practice. …
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📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe The Dying Every Day series delivers guided meditations on the art of living. Each meditation provides a quote, a selected passage (from an original Stoic text), and a reflection prompt to consider. These meditations are designed to help you (and me) reflect o…
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In today's episode, Tom welcomes special guest Clive Davis, founder of Park Royal Capital, a private equity firm specializing in multifamily real estate. Clive shares his fascinating journey from a corporate transactional lawyer on Wall Street and a compliance officer in the pharmaceutical industry to a full-time real estate investor and entreprene…
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📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe The Way of Contemplation is a weekly series that delivers meditations, prompts, and practices on the art of living. These short guided contemplations are designed to help us think deeply about perennial ideas, questions, insights, and what it means to live an…
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📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe The Dying Every Day series delivers guided meditations on the art of living. Each meditation provides a quote, a selected passage (from an original Stoic text), and a reflection prompt to consider. These meditations are designed to help you (and me) reflect o…
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Today, Tom explores the impactful four C's framework from Dan Sullivan's Strategic Coach program: Commitment, Courage, Capability, and Confidence. These simple yet powerful steps can help you achieve success in any area of life. Join me as we uncover how to stay committed, find the courage to face new challenges, build capabilities, and ultimately …
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📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe In this episode of In Search of Wisdom, I welcome my friend Shane Trotter (author and creator of Setting the Bar) back to show for another edition of The Character Lab. In Part Three of our series, we explore the importance of role models in character formati…
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📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe Today’s episode is an audio version of the Monday Muse on Perennial Meditations. A little about this series, for anyone not familiar. It’s a weekly collection of what I call perennial reminders, insights, and maxims on the art of living. The term muse is an a…
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📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe Welcome to Sundays with Seneca on In Search of Wisdom. On today’s episode, I’m sharing part II of Seneca’s essay, ‘On the Shortness of Life.’ If you would like to read these in your email each week, you can subscribe to Perennial Meditations (on Substack). Yo…
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📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe The Way of Contemplation is a weekly series on In Search of Wisdom that delivers meditations, prompts, and practices on the art of living. These short guided contemplations are designed to help us think deeply about perennial ideas, questions, insights, and w…
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📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe The Dying Every Day series delivers guided meditations on the art of living. Each meditation provides a quote, a selected passage (from an original Stoic text), and a reflection prompt to consider. These meditations are designed to help you (and me) reflect o…
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📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe In this episode of In Search of Wisdom, I welcome Rachel B. Griffis and Julie Ooms to discuss their new book, Deep Reading: Practices to Subvert the Vices of Our Distracted, Hostile, and Consumeristic Age. The conversation explores their formative experiences…
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