Investing Tips, The Art of Gathering, Holiday Blues, Seasonal Clothing, Why Being Ruthless Can Be a Good Thing, Competing and Coping with Grief

Investing Tips (0:00:00) Do you like doing things that will help you in the long term? Are you a risk taker who’s not afraid to make a leap of faith? Well chances are you are either the next James Bond, or you have taken up investing. While it can sometimes be faith-filled, investing in the right place at the right time can be a great financial decision for anyone who is willing to try it out. The guest we have with us today worked closely under Thomas Rowe Price Jr., one of investment’s greatest success stories who founded the T Rowe Price group and went on to make millions if not billions of dollars from his work. Cornelius Bond, a technology and healthcare venture capitalist from San Francisco, joins us to talk about the legendary investor he worked under and give us investment tips in today’s economy. The Art of Gathering (0:15:12) With the holidays in full swing, many of us are shuffling off to various work parties, family reunions, and class events. Am I the only one that spends ten minutes before going to one of these promising myself that I’ll have a good time? What is it that makes our gatherings so dull? In a world of fast-paced communication and instant connection, taking time to meet and interact as human beings has never been so important. But how can we make these gatherings meaningful? With us is Priya Parker, a trained conflict resolution specialist and author of The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters. Holiday Blues (0:32:31) For many, the holidays represent a time of tradition and cheer. But for many others, the holidays are a sensitive time that bring back pain and elicit loneliness. This sadness is commonly known as the “holiday blues.” We’ve invited psychologist Dr. Kristin Bianchi on the show to explain why we get the holiday blues, how we can cope with them, and how we can help our suffering loved ones during this time. Seasonal Clothing (0:50:36) Wintertime is here, and one of my favorite parts about this time of year is the warm, cozy, winter wardrobe that we get to do