Money For The Rest Of Us

In this episode, we explore the concept of optionality—how small, strategic decisions can lead to outsized rewards with limited downside risk. From ancient philosophy to modern financial strategies, discover how recognizing and seizing options can unlock opportunities in both life and investing.Topics covered include:How call and put options workThe difference between American and European style options and why it mattersWhy options are positively skewedExamples of using optionality in business and lifeWhy it can be challenging to commit when an option is "in the money"SponsorsShopify - Sign up for a $1 per month trial periodNetSuite - Download the CFO’s Guide to AI and Machine LearningInsiders Guide Email NewsletterGet our free Investors' Checklist when you sign up for the free Money for the Rest of Us email newsletterOur Premium ProductsAsset CampMoney for the Rest of Us PlusShow NotesAntifragile by Nassim Nicholas Taleb—Penguin Random HouseThe Wisdom Of Finance: Discovering Humanity in the World