The Secrets of Smart Investing: Jason Zweig on Market Giants, Money Myths, and Staying Rational (EP.179)

The Long Term Investor

What does it take to think clearly and stay rational in a world full of financial noise?

This episode features part two of a rare conversation with Jason Zweig, acclaimed financial journalist and author of Your Money & Your Brain. From behind-the-scenes wisdom gleaned from Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger to the psychology driving your financial decisions, Jason delivers invaluable insights that will reshape how you think about investing.

Listen now and learn:

• Lessons from legendary investors and their surprising strategies

• How cognitive biases and dopamine affect your financial decisions

• Why creating investing rules is key to long-term success

• The future of finance: from indexing to cryptocurrency

Visit www.TheLongTermInvestor.com for show notes, free resources, and a place to submit questions.

TIMESTAMPS:

[00:30] Jason Zweig’s Unplanned Path to Financial Journalism

[04:06] Pivotal Advice: “Don’t Get Anyone’s Blood on Your Hands”

[07:31] Learning from Industry Giants: Wisdom from Buffett, Munger, and Others

[11:10] Daniel Kahneman’s Work on Cognitive Illusions

[15:20] Neuroeconomics: A Window (and a Mirror) into Investor Behavior

[19:14] The Brain on a Hot Streak: Dopamine and Anticipation

[24:10] Laughing at Wall Street: Creating The Devil’s Financial Dictionary

[29:08] Questioning the Future of Finance

[34:13] A Lesson from the Antiques Market: Not Everything Always Holds Value

[39:05] Price Feels Like Proof: The Trap of Anchoring on Success

[41:18] What Excites Jason Zweig About the Future of Investing