Office Hours: Will Vuori Be a Good Stock Pick?, Disney’s Next Move, and How to Set Your Kids up for Success

Some market watchers are seeing signs of a growing bubble in the stock market reminiscent of previous bubbles like the dot-com bubble of the late 1990s and the commodities bubble of the 2000s. However, there are fundamental differences, too.

Have you always wanted to invest in the stock market but felt too uninformed or inexperienced to do so? In One Up on Wall Street, legendary investor Peter Lynch argues that you not only have all the tools you need to become a savvy investor but that you actually have a better chance of investing successfully than professionals and firms: You can act independently and based on your own good information.

Lynch describes a no-nonsense approach to the stock market that involves examining your daily life for investment opportunities, doing your research, and diligently monitoring your portfolio over time. Rather than following the complex predictions of so-called professionals or leaping on the latest and greatest overpriced stock, he advises you to keep your own counsel, be self-reliant, and see yourself as your greatest resource.

Alongside Lynch’s investing advice, we’ll present the varied and sometimes opposing recommendations of other investors and experts, 21st-century updates to some of his ideas, and clarifications on certain concepts.

Investing firms can overwhelm laypeople with their sheer range of options. But according to hedge fund manager Joel Greenblatt, none of these options are necessary for the amateur investor to earn above-market returns. On the contrary, in his 1997 book You Can Be a Stock Market Genius, Greenblatt argues that an approach called special-situation investing can yield lucrative returns that outperform the vast majority of investing funds.

To outline this approach, Greenblatt examines an array of uncommon situations in the corporate world that spawn various promising securities (financial assets that you can buy and sell) at bargain prices—including spinoffs, stub stocks, and orphan equities. In this guide, we’ll discuss the value-based foundations of special-situation investing before proceeding to the special situations that Greenblatt examines. Throughout the guide, we’ll also discuss the risks associated with some of these special situations and update his arguments with research that’s appeared since the book’s 1997 publication.

Bob Iger has had a long career—22 years at ABC, then 23 at Disney (after Disney acquired ABC). He started as a bottom-level crew member on television sets and eventually became CEO of Disney for 15 years. He led Disney through momentous changes in technology, global expansion, and its noted acquisitions of Pixar, Marvel, and Lucasfilm. He still looks back at his career in mild disbelief as an incredible, lucky ride of a lifetime.

This book is a retelling of his professional career, with his leadership principles woven in. You’ll learn why being an optimist is good for your career, how to take big risks, why you should always sweat the details, and how to fire someone respectfully.

Do you pride yourself on being the nicest guy in the world? Does your fear of disapproval lead you to people-please, avoid conflict, and repress parts of yourself? If this sounds like you, you might be what Dr. Robert Glover calls a Nice Guy. No More Mr. Nice Guy, by marriage and family psychotherapist Dr. Robert Glover, helps you understand and conquer the frustrating—and often manipulative—Nice Guy mindset so that you can become a fully realized and self-accepting “Ideal Man.”

This guide will explore the “Nice Guy” and the origins of his mindset, as well as the roadblocks that perpetuate his unproductive life approach and specific strategies to overcome them. We’ll also compare Glover’s work to various texts on masculinity and self-acceptance while integrating both scientific and historical research to support (or refute) his anecdotal findings.

Dive into the world of Bedros Keuilian with the "Shawn Ryan Show," where host Shawn Ryan invites the visionary entrepreneur to share the wisdom that underpins his multi-million dollar empire. This episode takes listeners through Keuilian's journey of adversity, transformation, and boundless entrepreneurial spirit, from overcoming the challenges of his immigrant childhood to building the formidable FitBody Bootcamp franchise.

Get inspired by Bedros's innovative programs aimed at personal development and strengthening relationships, like The Project and the Squire program. Join Ryan and Keuilian as they address crucial societal issues and offer empowering solutions through leadership, discipline, and mentorship. Engage with a conversation that not only unpacks the nuances of Bedros's storied career but also delves into the collective power of media to foster education and positive change, supported by a network of sponsors aligned with resilience and personal growth.