Part 1: Think Like an Investor (The Athlete's Guide to Building Wealth)

Part 1: Think Like an Investor (The Athlete's Guide to Building Wealth)

June 2, 2026 · 32 min · Episode 37

About this episode

In this episode, Mike Nilson discusses how athletes can adopt an investor's mindset to build wealth.

Episode 037: In Episode 1 of The Athlete’s Guide to Investing, I introduce a simple idea that changed the way I think about money: Many of the same habits that help athletes succeed in sports — discipline, consistency, patience, and repetition — can also apply to building long-term wealth. In this episode, I break down: • The power of compounding • Why starting early matters • The importance of paying yourself first • The 3 Buckets System for managing money • Ho...

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