The Brad Rykal Brief

I had a conversation with my friend Gary Amoroso.  I have known Gary for the last 6 years or so and he is a great person.  He is at the tail end on his treatment of multiple myeloma and I admire how he has conducted himself through such a difficult time.  He has a message that everyone should hear about how agency is critical in life.  I hope you enjoy the show.  -Brad --- Email: bradrykalbrief@gm...

My nephew Dalton called me up and wanted to do a show.  I thought it was a great idea and it turned out to be a good conversation.  We talk about growing up playing sports in Montana, delivering for DoorDash, and how his uncle Kevin and I balled up him and his brother on a family vacation a few years ago.   I recently bought an Apple MacBook Pro and tried my hand at recording this in garage band b...

I recently finished reading Harry Browne's book "The Secret to Selling Anything".  A book not about techniques on how to sell but about human nature and how people around you behave and why.  Understanding people can help you in every aspect of your life professionally and personally.  I highly recommend the book and hope you enjoy today's show.  -Brad --- Email: bradrykalbrief...

I worked as a hiring manager and helped manage company salaries for a few years and there are a few ideas that will help you go forward and make more money.  I hope you enjoy today's show. -Brad --- Email: bradrykalbrief@gmail.com Twitter: @bradrykal If you like the show - subscribe, leave a review or tell a friend.  --- Email: bradrykalbrief@gmail.com Twitter: @bradrykal Blog:  https://bradr...

Helping Brett out with school got me thinking about the tool that has helped me the most in life.  Charlie Munger famously talked about the power of avoiding stupidity.  The foundation for any of my long term success in my life is attributed to the concept of avoiding big mistakes.  Surprisingly simple but often overlooked. I hope you enjoy today's show. -Brad --- Email: bradrykalbrief@gmail....

My brother Eric and our friend Dave just completed a hunt in Broadus, MT and they bagged a few Antelope and Whitetails.  We recapped their trip and shared a few laughs.  Enjoy today's show.  -Brad --- Email: bradrykalbrief@gmail.com Twitter: @bradrykal If you like the show - subscribe, leave a review or tell a friend.  --- Email: bradrykalbrief@gmail.com Twitter: @bradrykal Blog:  https://bra...

Thinking about personal finance again and things to ask your financial advisor before you give them all of your money.  Talking about money is tough and I hope you enjoy the episode. -Brad --- Email: bradrykalbrief@gmail.com Twitter: @bradrykal If you like the show - subscribe, leave a review or tell a friend.  --- Email: bradrykalbrief@gmail.com Twitter: @bradrykal Blog:  https://bradrykal.blogsp...

Thinking about life being fair, what that means, and what we should expect out of life.  I hope you enjoy. -Brad --- Email: bradrykalbrief@gmail.com Twitter: @bradrykal If you like the show - subscribe, leave a review or tell a friend.  --- Email: bradrykalbrief@gmail.com Twitter: @bradrykal Blog:  https://bradrykal.blogspot.com/ If you like the show - subscribe, leave a review or tell a friend. 

Brett Rykal returns as a guest on today's episode.  We talk about books, movies, and what we have been up to this summer. I hope you enjoy!  -Brad --- Email: bradrykalbrief@gmail.com Twitter: @bradrykal If you like the show - subscribe, leave a review or tell a friend.  --- Email: bradrykalbrief@gmail.com Twitter: @bradrykal Blog:  https://bradrykal.blogspot.com/ If you like the show - subscr...

Recently read Saul Alinsky's 1971 book Rules for Radicals.  There is a lot of overlap between what he wrote about 50 years ago regarding radical change and everything I am seeing today.  I hope you enjoy the show! -Brad --- Email: bradrykalbrief@gmail.com Twitter: @bradrykal If you like the show - subscribe, leave a review or tell a friend.  --- Email: bradrykalbrief@gmail.com Twitter: @bradr...

Talking about how compounding works in finances, life, business, and relationships. Why the concept of compounding intersects and lattices over nicely with the importance of prioritization.  I hope you enjoy.   Also, near the end of the episode, you can hear my son Bode in the background after he woke up from his nap.  First guest appearance for him!  -Brad --- Email: bradrykalbrief@gmail.com Twit...

I have been reading a lot of financial disaster books lately like Liars Poker, FIASCO, and When Genius Fails and it got me thinking about what in our current financial system could be responsible for a future crash when we look back from a historical view.  I talk about Modern Portfolio Theory about how you are likely exposed to it and why it might be a problem.  I hope you enjoy it.  Thanks for l...

Talking about making decisions in life and how asking the waiter for their favorite is likely a bad way to go about it.  I hope you enjoy. -Brad --- Email: bradrykalbrief@gmail.com Twitter: @bradrykal If you like the show - subscribe, leave a review or tell a friend.  --- Email: bradrykalbrief@gmail.com Twitter: @bradrykal Blog:  https://bradrykal.blogspot.com/ If you like the show - subscribe, le...

I turned 37 on 14 APR.  Looking back on the past year and my goals going forward for next year.  I hope you enjoy.  -Brad --- Email: bradrykalbrief@gmail.com Twitter: @bradrykal If you like the show - subscribe, leave a review or tell a friend.  --- Email: bradrykalbrief@gmail.com Twitter: @bradrykal Blog:  https://bradrykal.blogspot.com/ If you like the show - subscribe, leave a review or tell a...

In today’s episode I am excited to finally bring on my partner Mallory Rykal.  I have spoken of her a lot and it was exciting to finally carve out some time to sit down and share a little of our relationship.  We talk about her Ph. D. pursuits in Mechanical Engineering at UVA,  different science topics, her birthday and being parents.  I hope you enjoy.   -Brad --- Email: bradrykalbrief@gmail.com...

My guest today is live from Italy in the heat of the coronavirus outbreak.  Spencley is the creator of our show's music and has been a great friend over the last decade.  We had some laughs, talked about how Italy is being affected by the pandemic and thoughts on taking a sabbatical year.   I hope you enjoy today's episode. -Brad --- Email: bradrykalbrief@gmail.com Twitter: @bradrykal If...

Having Brett Rykal back on the podcast.  We are cramped in the house with the coronavirus lockdown and we are talking about Mallory's birthday that is coming up, the stock market, homeschool and working out. I hope you enjoy!  -Brad --- Email: bradrykalbrief@gmail.com Twitter: @bradrykal If you like the show - subscribe, leave a review or tell a friend.  --- Email: bradrykalbrief@gmail.com Tw...

Coronavirus, stock market crash and schools closing.  Thinking a lot about how life shakes out with everything crashing around you.  Do yourself a favor and don't read the daily papers and set up a life that you can be proud of even when the times are not so good.  I hope you enjoy. -Brad --- Email: bradrykalbrief@gmail.com Twitter: @bradrykal If you like the show - subscribe, leave a review...

My oldest brother came out to visit the east coast from Montana. He and I were able to sit down and rehash some stories about growing up in Wisconsin and some of his hunting adventures!  I hope you enjoy. -Brad --- Email: bradrykalbrief@gmail.com Twitter: @bradrykal If you like the show - subscribe, leave a review or tell a friend.  --- Email: bradrykalbrief@gmail.com Twitter: @bradrykal Blog:  ht...

Jim Paul wrote a book about losing everything as an options trader and the factors that played into it.  Gave me a lot of thought about how I treat investing and the use of money.  I talk about my money, paying off a mortgage vs investing and risk vs probability.  Hope you enjoy.  -Brad --- Email: bradrykalbrief@gmail.com Twitter: @bradrykal If you like the show - subscribe, leave a review or tell...

I have been messing around with fermenting various things in my kitchen over the years and I have found that the community is awesome.  Thoughts on kimchi, kefir, sauerkraut, kombucha and sourdough along with a couple of side stories along the way.   Hope you enjoy! -Brad --- Email: bradrykalbrief@gmail.com Twitter: @bradrykal If you like the show - subscribe, leave a review or tell a friend.  ---...

Book review of How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big by Scott Adams.  I liked this book so much I have read it more than once.  Scott Adams is the creator of Dilbert and has an interesting perspective on life.  Unlike most, he talks about his failures and how they helped him succeed. You can find his book on Amazon but you may want to check your local library first.   Hope you enjoy....

Talking with Sam Harris from Patina Wealth. Patina Wealth is an independent Registered Investment Advisor with offices in Charlottesville, VA and Richmond, VA. They work with each individual client to build a portfolio that meets their specific needs. More at: https://patinawealth.com/ It is important to find a fiduciary advisor if you are going to have someone else manage your money.   We discuss...

After re-reading some Scott Adams (creator of Dilbert and best-selling author) I was inspired to expand on some points he made about how to effectively manage a conversation and story telling. Hope you enjoy.  -Brad --- Email: bradrykalbrief@gmail.com Twitter: @bradrykal If you like the show - subscribe, leave a review or tell a friend.  --- Email: bradrykalbrief@gmail.com Twitter: @bradrykal Blog...

Just finished reading Impro by Keith Johnstone.  While he is writing about improvisational theatre he hits some truths bombs about life in general.  Keith Johnstone may have written the most concise book on human behavior ever.  Hope you enjoy.  -Brad https://www.amazon.com/Impro-Improvisation-Theatre-Keith-Johnstone-ebook/dp/B00AC26KUU --- Email: bradrykalbrief@gmail.com Twitter: @bradrykal If yo...