Investing Wisdom & Money Lessons with Scott Phillips

In this interview, John sits down with Scott Phillips, Chief Investment Officer at The Motley Fool, to unpack his journey into investing, the biggest lessons he’s learned, and how you can apply them to your own wealth-building journey.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ How Scott made his first dollar (hint: it involves ice cream)
✅ The moment that sparked his passion for investing
✅ The biggest mistakes he made starting out—and how you can avoid them
✅ Why long-term thinking is the key to investing success
✅ His thoughts on the Australian economy, interest rates, and financial markets in 2025
✅ The #1 money mistake most people make (and how to sidestep it)
✅ Book recommendations that will change the way you think about investing

“Investing is about playing the long game. The biggest mistake people make? Not getting started early.” – Scott Phillips

Scott shares real, no-BS advice on building wealth, managing risk, and making smart money moves—without falling for hype or risky get-rich-quick schemes.

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