The Unhappy Millionaire

Tal Tsfany & Don Watkins
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The Unhappy Millionaire

We help entrepreneurs and high performers transform successful careers into successful lives. The key to happiness isn't self-help platitudes or meditation retreats, but the most powerful technology ever created: philosophy. Hosted by Tal Tsfany, an entrepreneur-turned-intellectual and Don Watkins, an intellectual-turned-business leader, The Unhappy Millionaire will challenge the way you think about happines—and give you the tools you need to build a life that you love.

  1. OCT 16

    Does Happiness Lead to Failure?

    Is being a happy and successful entrepreneur possible or are those with relentless focus and drive always fueled by fear and insecurity? Tal and Don discuss how happiness is found in hard, fulfilling work, and without love for your work, success feels like failure.

    25 min

  2. SEP 24

    Why You Refuse to Change

    Many people aren't fully happy with their careers, despite having the freedom to choose their work. The issue isn't a lack of opportunity, it's usually lack of clarity, emotional resistance, self-esteem issues, or execution challenges. People may not know what they want, fear change, doubt their abilities, or struggle to take action. You can address these by exploring your interests, understanding and evaluating your emotions, challenging your self-evaluations, and taking small steps to learn through action.

    26 min

  3. SEP 9

    The Happiest CEO

    In this episode, Tal explains how he has structured his job as CEO of the Ayn Rand Institute to maximize his own happiness and success. Aligning work with personal values and interests is important but can seem difficult to implement. Tal and Don discuss practical strategies for designing your role at work, even for those who aren’t upper level managers.

    31 min

  4. AUG 19

    Stoicism is for Losers

    Stoicism is gaining popularity among ambitious individuals. Despite its appeal in teaching how to deal with adversity and achieve serenity, it is fundamentally an anti-happiness philosophy. It promotes detachment from external values like wealth, health, and relationships, advocating for indifference and focusing solely on moral character. Tal and Don discuss why this detachment won't lead to happiness but to a life lacking true fulfillment and joy.

    29 min

  5. AUG 2

    Who Cares What Your Mom Thinks?

    Tal & Don discuss the concept of second-handedness and how it destroys happiness. Inspired by the character Bobby Newport from Parks & Rec, they delve into why living to impress others, even your parents, can be so detrimental. They define what it means to be a second-hander, discuss its destructive impact, and share strategies to live confidently according to your own values.

    26 min

  6. JUL 27

    More Selfishness, Healthier Relationships

    Tal and Don discuss how healthy work relationships are built on mutual rational self-interest. They explore how emotions like love, friendship, respect, and admiration arise from appreciating another's virtues, providing personal pleasure in return.

    28 min

  7. JUL 14

    The Truth About Honesty

    Many believe that businessmen must lie and cheat in order to be successful. This sets up a moral dilemma—does ambition mean you must choose between honesty and success? Instead, Don and Tal argue that true success and happiness depend on a deep commitment to honesty. The joy of productive work isn't just about the money, but about the satisfaction of creating and building something meaningful.

    29 min

  8. JUL 1

    Who Are You?

    There is a saying in Hebrew: Every man is a universe within himself. That universe is made up of what you value. A strong sense of personal identity comes from knowing what you value.

    26 min
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We help entrepreneurs and high performers transform successful careers into successful lives. The key to happiness isn't self-help platitudes or meditation retreats, but the most powerful technology ever created: philosophy. Hosted by Tal Tsfany, an entrepreneur-turned-intellectual and Don Watkins, an intellectual-turned-business leader, The Unhappy Millionaire will challenge the way you think about happines—and give you the tools you need to build a life that you love.

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  • Creator
    Tal Tsfany & Don Watkins
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024
  • Show Website
    The Unhappy Millionaire

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