Dr. Joseph S. Moore: How to Get Rich in American History: Exclusive Interview

by Fred Fuld III

The following informative interview was provided by Historian and Investor, Dr. Joseph S. Moore, author of the book, How to Get Rich in American History: 300 Years of Financial Advice That Worked (& Didn’t). Dr. Moore is a professor whose self-experimentation with history’s wildest financial strategies made him financially independent in his mid-40s. Check out my book review.

This podcast interview contains a lot of great information about attaining wealth. Some of the topics included are as follows:

• The Turning Point from getting by to getting ahead
• Buying land on the moon
• Buying real estate
• Creating his own crypto currency
• Becoming a crypto millionaire
• Fast Time versus Slow Time
• What history has taught us about investing
• What people should do with their money
• and much, much more!

The Joseph Moore Podcast Interview

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The Book

The book, How to Get Rich in American History: 300 Years of Financial Advice That Worked (& Didn’t) is available through Amazon and many other book dealers and book stores.

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Neither this site, nor the interviewer, nor the interviewee are rendering tax, legal, or investment advice in this interview. All opinions are those of Joseph Moore, and do not represent the opinions of this site or the interviewer.

Book Review: How to Get Rich in American History by Joseph S. Moore, Phd.

by Fred Fuld III

The bestseller, How to Get Rich in American History: 300 Years of Financial Advice That Worked (& Didn’t), is one of my favorite books. The author, Joseph S. Moore, Phd. is a professor and financial historian who really knows how to write, and knows how to interweave his writing with lots of humor.

The book describes how Dr. Moore used historical financial research to determine what works and what doesn’t to become wealthy and live the American Dream. He actually put his money where his research led him, including testing out get-rich-quick schemes and buying land on the moon.

One of my favorite chapters was Chapter 3: Crypto Isn’t the Future; It’s the Past. And in Chapter 6 (another favorite chapter), Moore discusses how he actually created his own crypto currency, and for a while, was a crypto billionaire.

The following are some examples of just a few of the chapters to pique your interest:

Real Estate is a Terrible Way to Make Money
Going Broke Is Better Than Ever
You Can Beat the Market; You Probably Shouldn’t
Stocks Used to be Bad For the Long Term

This gives you an idea of some of the varied topics that are covered, and they are addressed in a very interesting (and even funny) way.

It may sound unusual for a book about how financial history can guide you to wealth, but How to Get Rich in American History is a can’t-put-it-down book for me, and I highly recommend it.

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Book Review: Experiencing the American Dream

by Fred Fuld III

Mark Matson’s Experiencing the American Dream isn’t your typical dry finance book. It’s a wake-up call wrapped in a roadmap, guiding you towards financial freedom and a life designed by you. Matson shatters the myth of the get-rich-quick schemes and dives deep into the core principles of investing, presented in a clear and engaging way.

This book is more than just about building wealth. It’s about cultivating a healthy relationship with investments and money. Matson’s approach is refreshing, emphasizing the importance of investing your time and energy alongside your money.

To be totally forthright and so that you realize that this is an honest book review, there were a few very minor things that I disagreed with in the book, relating to time frames on some charts, certain stocks that were mentioned, and what are considered investment assets.

But I have minor disagreements with almost every book I read on investing. My opinions do not detract from the book in any way, as I consider the book to be complete, straightforward, and well written, with excellent documentation.

By the way, my favorite chapter is Chapter 5: The Investing Industry is Broken.

Here’s what truly elevates Experiencing the American Dream:

Actionable Advice: Matson doesn’t just talk the talk, he walks the walk. The book contains practical strategies and tools you can implement immediately, regardless of your financial background.
Focus on Purpose: This book goes beyond the numbers, prompting you to define what the American Dream truly means for you. By connecting your finances to your passions, Matson helps you build a life of fulfillment, not just a bigger bank account.
Solid Foundation: Backed by Nobel Prize-winning research, Matson’s methods are grounded in sound financial principles. You can be confident that you’re getting solid advice you can trust.

Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to refine your investment approach, Experiencing the American Dream is a must-read. Matson empowers you to take control of your financial future and live a life on your own terms.

Acquisitional Wealth: A Game-Changer for Financial Freedom

by Fred Fuld III

It is rare that I read a book cover-to cover. This is one of them.

Josh Tolley’s Acquisitional Wealth: The Fastest, Most Proven Way to Create Life-Changing Prosperity is a breath of fresh air in the personal finance genre. Forget the slow slog of traditional wealth-building advice. This book cuts to the chase, revealing the power of acquisition as the key to financial transformation.

Tolley argues convincingly that the wealthy have known this secret for ages, and Acquisitional Wealth unlocks it for you. The book lays out a clear, actionable plan for acquiring businesses, not just any businesses, but those primed for growth and profitability.

Here’s what truly impressed me:

Simple Yet Powerful: The core concept is deceptively simple, focusing on acquisition over time-consuming ventures like stock picking. But the practical steps to find and evaluate businesses are well-explained.
Actionable Strategies: Tolley doesn’t just provide theory. He offers a roadmap, complete with resources and guidance, to put his ideas into action.
Mindset Shift: This book is more than just strategies. It’s about challenging limiting beliefs and approaching wealth-building with a new perspective.

I like the fact that he goes into great detail without being boring. For example, after you buy a business and have your first meeting with the employees, he even tells you what type of food to serve at the meeting.

Whether you’re a complete novice or a seasoned investor, Acquisitional Wealth has something to offer. It’s not a get-rich-quick scheme, but a realistic and empowering path to financial independence.

If you’re ready to ditch the slow lane and take control of your financial future, this book is a must-read.

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3 New Must Read Investment Books

Looking for reading material during the holidays? Looking for a great gift for your investor friends?

by Fred Fuld III

Looking for reading material during the holidays? Looking for a great gift for your investor friends? Look no further than these investment and stock market related books, all of which came out in the last twelve months.

How to Invest: Masters of the Craft

How to Invest: Masters of the Craft by David M. Rubenstein, co-founder of the Carlyle Group, was just released a couple months ago. It is a great compilation of interviews and conversations the author has had with famous investors, such as Ron Baron, John Rogers, Seth Klarman, Ray Dalio, Marc Andreeson, and many others. It doesn’t just cover the stock market; it also includes real estate, fixed income, SPACs, venture capital, and private equity.

Inflation: What It Is, Why It’s Bad, and How to Fix It

Inflation: What It Is, Why It’s Bad, and How to Fix It by Steve Forbes, Nathan Lewis, and Elizabeth Ames was published in April of this year. It covers the history of inflation, why it i bad for society as a whole, what happens if we get hyperinflation, and what can be done to prevent it.

The Cloud Revolution: How the convergence of New Technologies will Unleash the Next Economic Boom and a Roaring 2020s

The Cloud Revolution: How the convergence of New Technologies will Unleash the Next Economic Boom and a Roaring 2020s by Mark P. Mills came out just twelve months ago. It is a very extensive book covering technology from the aspects of information, machines, work, health. education, entertainment, and science. My favorite chapter was Chapter 16 – Work: The “End of Work” Myth.

Hopefully at least one of these books will help you out with your trading.

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Above Quota Performance: Tips and Techniques to Becoming a Master Sales Pro

by Fred Fuld III

If you work in sales, and many employees are involved in sales in some form even though they aren’t considered a salesperson, you need to read Above Quota Performance: Tips and Techniques to Becoming a Master Sales Pro, by Steve Weinberg.

This is an extensive guide which covers all aspects of selling; everything from how to get “The Edge”, to the sweet spot to prospect, to the characteristics of high performers.

My favorite chapter is “How to Use LinkedIn for Business Development,” where the author uses the analogy of “Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon.” Many tips and best practices are also included.

The book has charts and summaries throughout along with bonus tips and a checklist at the end.

If you have anything to do with sales, I highly recommend Above Quota Performance.

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Show the Value of What You Do

The book, Show the Value of What You Do, is for the owners of small and medium size businesses, managers, and various professionals.

It is written by Patricia Pulliam Phillips and and Jack J. Phillips, the co-founders of the ROI Institute.

The book covers what can b done to show the value of projects, and provide a Return on Investment, no matter what kind of project it is.

Numerous real life examples are included, along with Next Steps at the end of each chapter.

My favorite chapter was Chapter 6: What Is It Worth? Analyze the Data, because it shows that almost any project can be converted to monetary measurements.

If you are looking for ways to measure and attain success, read Show the Value of What You Do.

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Books Recommended by Tim Knight, the TastyTrade Stock Chartist

by Fred Fuld III

Anyone who watches the online financial network TastyTrade, which was founded by Tom Sosnoff, knows who Tim Knight is.

Tim Knight is the stock chartist who appears every day on TastyTrade’s Trading the Charts with Tim Knight for only 15 minutes, at 12:15 p.m. Pacific, 2:15 p.m. Central, and 3:15 p.m. Eastern time.

In addition, he is the founder of the SlopeOfHope website, which covers stocks, options, oil gold, the economy, the Fed, and many other topics.

Knight is also an author of many books. In his show today, he mentioned several books that he recommends, including a few that he wrote himself. Here they are:

The World Connection was Knight’s first book, written when he was 16, and predicted such things as talking to people through computers, online banking, and ordering tickets online.

Timing the Market: How to Profit in Bull and Bear Markets with Technical Analysis by Curtis Arnold covers using technical analysis to trade in the stock, bond and commodity markets.

Technical Analysis of Stock Trends by Robert D. Edwards, John Magee, and W. H. C. Bassetti provides information on making profitable trading decisions by utilizing proven long- and short-term stock trend analysis.

Chart Your Way To Profits: The Online Trader’s Guide to Technical Analysis is one that Tim Knight authored. It is based around the ProphetCharts software that he created.

Panic, Prosperity, and Progress is one of Tim Knight’s more recent books. It is about the financial panics during the last five centuries.

The Fourth Turning: An American Prophecy – What the Cycles of History Tell Us About America’s Next Rendezvous with Destiny by William Strauss and Neil Howe is a book that Knight highly recommends. It shows how history moves in cycles and predicts what may happen in the future.

Happy reading!

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Sachin Khajuria: Founder of Achilles Management & Former Partner at Apollo: Exclusive Interview

by Fred Fuld III

The following informative interview was provided by Sachin Khajuria, the founder of Achilles Management and a former Partner at Apollo, one of the world’s largest alternative asset management firms. He has twenty-five years of investment and finance experience and holds degrees in economics from the University of Cambridge. He is also the author of Two and Twenty: How the Masters of Private Equity Always Win, which was recently released.

This interview contains a lot of great information about the private equity fund industry and the economy. Some of the topics included are as follows:

What a private equity fund is and does
How private equity funds differ from hedge funds
The possibility of a recession
The current high inflation rate
Stagflation
The current state of the stock market
Advice for someone who wants to get into the private equity field
and much, much more!

The Sachin Khajuria Interview

Enjoy listening to the great insights and information that Sachin Khajuria provides.

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The Two and Twenty Book

The book, Two and Twenty: How the Masters of Private Equity Always Win, is available through Amazon and other book stores.

More Information about Sachin Khajuria

Additional information can be found about Sachin Khajuria and his company at Achilleslp.com.

Enjoy the interview!

All opinions are those of Sachin Khajuria, and do not represent the opinions of this site or the interviewer. Neither this site, nor the interviewer, nor the interviewee are rendering tax, legal, or investment advice in this interview.

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