For one of the scenarios outlined in this podcast to come to fruition, the US had to be significantly weakened. I believe we witnessed this with the events that unfolded on the 3rd of August (NZT). We're living in rather odd times. At the time of recording, I had no idea of the events that unfolded on the 3rd of August 2022 - Where the US lost a game checkers to China, who's clearly been playing a game of chess. It would be disingenuous to say the least, talking about building wealth without simultaneously talking about protecting it. Change is coming - and there ARE things you can do about it. Ignoring what's happening in the world right now, just because it scares you though, well THAT is a very high risk investment strategy. At the time of recording, I had no idea of the events that were unfolding at the same time, where the US lost a game checkers to China, who's clearly been playing a game of chess. It would be disingenuous to say the least, talking about building wealth without simultaneously talking about protecting it. Change is coming - there ARE things you can do, but ignoring what's happening in the world right now, just because it scares you, is a very high risk investment strategy. While the world is watching what they believe is a kinetic war unfold, elsewhere, the war's just getting started. If you're still investing as if everything's getting back to normal, honestly, that's awesome. If you're investing in such a way where it isn't, even just a little, better still. Further reading: https://forkast.news/china-banned-bitcoin-mining-became-no-2-bitcoin-miner/ (https://forkast.news/china-banned-bitcoin-mining-became-no-2-bitcoin-miner/) https://www.statista.com/statistics/267998/countries-with-the-largest-gold-reserves/ (https://www.statista.com/statistics/267998/countries-with-the-largest-gold-reserves/) https://www.npr.org/2022/06/17/1105896419/russia-putin-speech-sanctions (https://www.npr.org/2022/06/17/1105896419/russia-putin-speech-sanctions) https://news.bitcoin.com/targeting-the-us-dollars-hegemony-russia-china-and-brics-nations-plan-to-craft-a-new-international-reserve-currency/ _______________________ Hey! Like what you've heard today? I'm on a mission to help you grow wealth, protect it, then give it away. Here's some ways you can get alongside the NZ Everyday Investor - no pressure, but I'd appreciate any help you could offer: 1 - Spread the word! I want as many as possible to build wealth, protect it, then pass it on. Write a review on the platform you're listening to this on, share on social media, and talk to your friends about it. https://open.spotify.com/show/0MA6EGur387YT1ENKIffMx?si=b1C28fV7TmWib8qXnZLDoA (Share this Spotify link) 2 - Use the following referral/affiliate links. It's not a game-changing, but every little bit can help fund some production costs and in some cases, the benefit is all yours! https://app.hatchinvest.nz/share/uqhcj8y8 (Hatch): $10 for you, and $10 for me, if you sign up and deposit $100NZD. https://sharesies.com/r/RRPR6X (Sharesies: )$10 for you, and $10 for me, if you sign up for the first time with them. https://easycrypto.com/nz?ref=19599 (Easy Crypto): One of NZ's most trusted places to buy/sell your digital assets.  https://www.sharesight.com/everydayinvestor/?utm_source=aff-everydayinvestor&utm_medium=affiliates&utm_campaign=aff-everydayinvestor (Sharesight): Get 5 months free when you sign up to an annual (paid) subscription. Check out to this Kiwi-born investment-tracking platform. http://cmc.mk/KXR0LQ (CMC Markets): You and I both get $150 if you sign up using this link. *Note that 'contracts for difference are a high risk investment option. Read t's and c's https://www.cmcmarkets.com/en-nz/refer-a-friend-nz-tc (here) 3 - The next time you're reviewing your insurance requirements, obtaining a new mortgage, reviewing your KiwiSaver, or you'd like to work on your own Financial Strategy, please consider using...