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Psychology · 15 min

What I Learned Losing a Million Dollars

By Jim Paul | Brendan Moynihan

This episode distills the hard-won wisdom from a devastating financial loss, revealing how our deepest emotional biases shape every decision we make about risk and recovery.

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Psychology
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15 min
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“This episode distills the hard-won wisdom from a devastating financial loss, revealing how our deepest emotional biases shape every decision we make about risk and recovery.”

— Jim Paul | Brendan Moynihan, What I Learned Losing a Million Dollars

What it is about

Financial psychology, risk management, decision-making

Who it is for

If you've ever found yourself clinging to a failing project, a bad investment, or a stubborn belief long past its expiration date, this can help you understand why.

The author

Jim Paul, a former commodities trader, offers an unflinching, first-hand account of losing a fortune, providing a rare, lived perspective on the psychological traps that ensnare even the most confident decision-makers.

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Jim Paul | Brendan Moynihan

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