The Smartest Investment Strategy Starts With This | FUNdamental Fridays

The Smartest Investment Strategy Starts With This | FUNdamental Fridays

July 2, 2026 · 10 min

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Ben Kingsley and Glen James discuss the importance of investing in oneself for wealth creation.

In this Friday Fundamentals episode, Ben is joined by Glen James to explore one of the most overlooked ideas in wealth creation: The best investment is often in yourself. From pay rises and career growth to business income and automated investing, this conversation unpacks why the biggest returns early on often come from increasing your earning power — not from chasing speculative returns in a small portfolio. Glen explains how human capital becomes real capital, why personal contributions ma...

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