I start this episode talking about the escalating conflict with Iran and the potential fallout. Wars often ripple through geopolitics, markets, and everyday life. We’ll discuss all that. And how war is the sort of thing that forces you to reckon with how quickly the world can change.
Then I reflect on the passing of legendary football coach Lou Holtz. He died on March 4, 2026, at the age of 89. I talk about his leadership philosophy and some of the lessons from his book Wins, Losses, and Lessons—especially his emphasis on discipline, character, and perseverance both on and off the field.
As always, I start with the funniest memes & things I saw online last week. Also, hunting humans for sport, a new Netflix series we watched last week, potential investments as the war in Iran continues, and a brief look at Iran’s history.
Other topics discussed:
- Funny social media posts & political memes
- Review of The Beast in Me
- Netflix casting & woke tropes
- Susan Rice & threats of retribution
- Scott Adams’ prediction of Republicans being hunted if Biden were elected
- January 6 Capitol Riot analysis
- CIA’s hypothetical approach to insurrections
- Iran’s assassination attempts on Trump
- Pete Hegseth’s directness about military objectives
- US/Israel attacking Iran
- Netanyahu influence on US policy
- Muslim countries allied with US
- Muslim countries not allied with US
- Iran’s leadership being neutralized
- Recounting the 1983 Beirut bombing
- List of Iranian proxies’ attacks on Americans since 1980s
- History of Iran oil nationalization
- 1953 coup in Iran
- Marxist-Islamist alliance in 1979 Iranian Revolution
- Women leading protests & macro vs micro thinking
- Male-female brain differences & societal issues
- Iran’s human rights abuses
- Strategic chess game with China, Russia, Venezuela
- Global communism & alliances
- Impact of Iran attack on China & energy security
- Venezuela-Iran strategic connection
- Post-WWII world order unraveling
- Trip to Costa Rica & conversation with retired physician
- Sex scandal in DeRidder, Louisiana
- Investing during war time
- My first stock purchase in 2003
- Defense stocks’ reaction to war news
- 60-day war powers & Operation Epic Fury
- Trump’s penchant for risk-taking
- Leftist language manipulation & empathy politics
- Basic customer service training
- Power of impactful leadership & motivational speeches
- The passing of Lou Holtz
- Quotes from “Wins, Losses, and Lessons” book by Lou Holtz
Books mentioned:
- Wins Losses and Lessons by Lou Holtz
- Negotiate This, by Caring But Not THAT Much! by Herb Cohen
- As a Man Thinketh by James Allen
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