Why Less is More in Investing and Life (Ben Carlson)

Why Less is More in Investing and Life (Ben Carlson)

May 8, 2026 · 29 min

About this episode

Ben Carlson discusses his philosophy of 'less is more' in investing and life, sharing insights from his experiences and new book.

Ben Carlson has a simple philosophy when it comes to money — and life: less is more. He writes it in every book he signs. It sounds obvious, but most people never actually live it. He’s the co-host of Animal Spirits and author of the brand-new book, Risk and Reward: How to Handle Market Volatility and Build Long-Term Wealth. Chris Hill talks with Ben about: - The lesson his late brother Jon taught him about risk and money - Growing up in Michigan with frugal parents and a dad whose only finan...

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Host: Chris Hill

Guest: Ben Carlson

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Animal Spirits

Books & works: Risk and Reward: How to Handle Market Volatility and Build Long-Term Wealth

Places: Michigan

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