Asking a Wall Street Billionaire How To Invest $100

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:30:00 +0000

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Ep 21 - Self-made billionaire investor and philanthropist David Rubenstein teaches us his life lessons to protect your time, and how to build wealth, success, and happiness. David went from a family with nothing to co-founding the Carlyle Group, one of the most successful private investment firms that manages $325 billion worldwide. David also interviewed over 20 of the most successful investors of all time, like Ray Dalio, for his latest book - and he gives us the 10 traits they all have in common.

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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
01:38 - The beginning of the Carlyle Group
05:44 - David's humble beginnings
07:34 - The single greatest virtue to have as a leader
13:13 - The most important skill anyone can acquire (and other skills David attributes his success to)
18:57 - Traits all great investors have in common
21:38 - Advice for 20-year-olds who want to start investing
25:25 - Where to invest your money (for different age groups)
31:33 - Investing advice for overambitious people
34:11 - Can money buy happiness?
37:19 - Pandas explained
39:59 - David's biggest regrets
46:48 - David Taught Me