245: Creating Wealth that Lasts Generations with Bestselling Author Ryan Holiday

Are you in this business to make a quick buck—or are you looking to build generational wealth for you and your family? If the latter is true for you, don’t miss a moment of this powerful show with bestselling author Ryan Holiday. Ryan, best known for his books, such as The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into TriumphA, Trust Me, I’m Lying: Confessions of a Media Manipulatorr, Ego Is the Enemye, and Perennial Seller: The Art of Making and Marketing Work that Lasts , is also a part-time real estate investor and lender. In this show, we cover a large variety of topics including hard money lending, vacation rentals, writing books, how the awareness of death can make life better, stoicism, and much, much more. In This Episode We Cover:Ryan’s backgroundThe importance of learning from other peopleHis experience as Director of Marketing for American ApparelTips on looking for a mentorHis first real estate adventureHis thoughts on AirbnbHow he gets leads for loansHow to do what you love through passive incomeThe story behind The Obstacle is the WayHow to react to economy collapseAdvice to investors who only see the obstacleHow to control your egoWhy you should do the right thing despite not sharing itAnd SO much more!Links from the ShowBiggerPockets ForumsBiggerPockets FacebookBiggerPockets BooksBiggerPockets WebinarJosh’s Instagram ProfileBrandon’s Instagram ProfileDerek SiversBooks Mentioned in this ShowSet for Life by Scott TrenchFinding and Funding Great Deals by Anson YoungThe Obstacle Is the Way by Ryan HolidayTrust Me, I’m Lying by Ryan HolidayEgo is the Enemy by Ryan HolidayPerennial Seller by Ryan HolidayThe 48 Laws of Power by Robert GreeneCashflow Quadrant by Robert KiyosakiRich Dad Poor Dad By Robert KiyosakiThe Millionaire Next Door by Thomas J. StanleyFooled by Randomness by Nicholas TalebThe Black Swan by Nicholas TalebAntifragile by Nicholas TalebBillion Dollar Lessons by Paul B. Carroll & Chunka MuiFire Round QuestionsBest Way to Invest a Large Lump Sum of Money ($100-$300K)?Tweetable Topics:“Any fool can learn by experience. I prefer to learn by the experience of others.” (Tweet This!)“Every single business is hiring if you can help them make more than you cost.” (Tweet This!)“A mentorship is not a destination, it’s a process that ensues.” (Tweet This!)Connect with RyanRyan’s Instagram ProfileRyan’s WebsiteDaily Stoic