The Grind Chronicles

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Introducing “The Grind Chronicles” Podcast: Stories of Struggle, Triumph, and Unyielding Determination Welcome to The Grind Chronicles, the ultimate podcast that delves into the unfiltered realities behind the success stories of the world’s most influential individuals. In a world often captivated by the glamour of success, this podcast pulls back the curtain to reveal the relentless grind, sacrifices, and resilience that underpin these achievements.

  1. Investment Valuation by Aswath Damodaran

    19H AGO

    Investment Valuation by Aswath Damodaran

    This collection of chapters from Aswath Damodaran's "Investment Valuation" provides a comprehensive guide to determining the worth of companies and their equity. It explores various methodologies, including discounted cash flow, relative valuation using multiples like price-earnings, and asset-based approaches. The text addresses the complexities of valuing different types of firms, such as young versus mature companies, and the impact of factors like non-operating assets, debt, and management options. Furthermore, it examines market efficiency, common valuation myths, and the nuances of estimating growth, cost of capital, and handling negative earnings. Finally, it touches upon special situations like mergers and acquisitions, private company valuation, and the application of option pricing models in valuation.

    23 min
  2. Stocks for the Long Run by Jeremy J Siegel

    2D AGO

    Stocks for the Long Run by Jeremy J Siegel

    Jeremy Siegel's "Stocks for the Long Run" explores the historical performance of equities and argues for their superiority as long-term investments, analyzing various market trends, economic factors, and investor behaviors across different eras. The book examines stock market history, valuation methods, and the impact of inflation and monetary policy on returns. It also discusses investment strategies like value investing and factor investing, while cautioning against market timing and psychological biases that can hinder investor success. Furthermore, it addresses significant market events and crises, including the dot-com bubble, the 2008 financial crisis, and the Covid-19 pandemic, analyzing their effects on stock performance. The text also covers the evolution of stock indexes and the increasing importance of indexed investment products. Ultimately, the book aims to equip investors with a comprehensive understanding of long-term investing principles to build wealth through equities.

    21 min
  3. When Genius Failed by Roger Lowenstein

    5D AGO

    When Genius Failed by Roger Lowenstein

    The provided text extensively chronicles the rise and fall of Long-Term Capital Management (LTCM), a highly leveraged hedge fund founded by former Salomon Brothers trader John Meriwether and Nobel laureates Myron Scholes and Robert Merton. It details LTCM's sophisticated arbitrage strategies, its reliance on mathematical models and immense leverage, and its initial success in the bond market. The narrative traces the fund's aggressive growth, its complex relationships with major Wall Street banks who eagerly financed its ventures, and the increasing internal disagreements among its partners. Ultimately, the text explains how the unexpected Russian financial crisis in 1998 triggered massive losses for LTCM, leading to a systemic risk that necessitated a bailout orchestrated by the Federal Reserve to prevent wider financial collapse. The aftermath and lessons learned from LTCM's failure, including parallels to the 2008 financial crisis, are also explored.

    20 min
  4. Against the Gods by Peter L Bernstein

    FEB 18

    Against the Gods by Peter L Bernstein

    This source, Peter L. Bernstein's Against the Gods, chronicles the historical evolution of risk management from ancient times to the modern era. It identifies key figures and intellectual breakthroughs that shifted the understanding of the future from the realm of fate to one of measurable probability. The book explores the development of mathematical and statistical tools for analyzing risk, including probability theory, statistics, and financial models. Furthermore, it examines the psychological and behavioral aspects of risk-taking, revealing how human biases often deviate from purely rational decision-making. Ultimately, Against the Gods illustrates how the ability to understand and manage risk has been a defining characteristic of modern society and a crucial driver of progress.

    27 min
  5. One Up On Wall Street by Peter Lynch

    FEB 16

    One Up On Wall Street by Peter Lynch

    "One Up On Wall Street" by Peter Lynch encourages individual investors to leverage their everyday experiences and observations to identify promising companies.  Lynch, the former manager of Fidelity's Magellan Fund, outlines accessible methods for evaluating financial statements and discerning worthwhile investments. The book guides readers on how to discover "tenbagger" stocks and provides strategies for investing in various types of companies, including cyclical, turnaround, and fast-growing ones. Through practical advice and real-world examples, Lynch empowers amateur investors to outperform Wall Street professionals by recognizing opportunities often overlooked by the experts.

    16 min
  6. The Little Book of Behavioral Investing by James Montier

    FEB 13

    The Little Book of Behavioral Investing by James Montier

    James Montier's "The Little Book of Behavioral Investing" explores the psychological biases that significantly impact investment decisions and market behavior. The book identifies numerous cognitive pitfalls, such as overconfidence, loss aversion, and herd mentality, providing insights into why investors often act irrationally. Montier uses examples from psychology, finance, and everyday life to illustrate these biases and their consequences. He also discusses how to recognize and potentially mitigate these mental errors to improve investment outcomes. The book advocates for a more rational, process-oriented approach to investing, emphasizing the importance of understanding human behavior in financial markets. Ultimately, it aims to equip readers with a framework to become more aware of their own biases and make more informed investment choices.

    46 min
  7. Fooling Some of the People All of the Time by David Einhorn

    FEB 11

    Fooling Some of the People All of the Time by David Einhorn

    This source provides an in-depth account of Greenlight Capital's scrutiny of Allied Capital, highlighting concerns about Allied's accounting practices and valuation methods, particularly concerning its investment in Business Loan Express (BLX). David Einhorn, the author and principal at Greenlight, details his firm's short position against Allied and the extensive research conducted, revealing potential discrepancies and a lack of transparency. The narrative includes interactions with Allied's management, regulatory bodies like the SEC and SBA, journalists, and other investors as Greenlight pursued its analysis. The text uncovers allegations of fraudulent activities at BLX and questions the oversight capabilities of the involved government agencies. Ultimately, the book chronicles a multi-year investigation and the subsequent fallout, including regulatory actions and the financial struggles of Allied Capital. The author reflects on broader issues of corporate accountability, regulatory effectiveness, and market integrity illuminated by this specific case.

    25 min
  8. The Little Book That Builds Wealth by Pat Dorsey

    FEB 9

    The Little Book That Builds Wealth by Pat Dorsey

    Pat Dorsey's The Little Book That Builds Wealth explores the concept of economic moats, or sustainable competitive advantages, that allow companies to protect their profitability over the long term. The book identifies various sources of these moats, such as intangible assets like brands and patents, high switching costs for customers, the network effect, and cost advantages derived from processes, locations, unique assets, or scale. It also discusses how to recognize, analyze the durability of, and find companies with such advantages, while cautioning against eroding moats and the limitations of focusing solely on management. Furthermore, the text touches upon valuation metrics and provides insights into when to consider selling investments.

    22 min
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Introducing “The Grind Chronicles” Podcast: Stories of Struggle, Triumph, and Unyielding Determination Welcome to The Grind Chronicles, the ultimate podcast that delves into the unfiltered realities behind the success stories of the world’s most influential individuals. In a world often captivated by the glamour of success, this podcast pulls back the curtain to reveal the relentless grind, sacrifices, and resilience that underpin these achievements.

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  • Creator
    UpwardAudio
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    142
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © UpwardAudio
  • Show Website
    The Grind Chronicles