I am delighted to host international best selling author, Andrew Hallam, on today's episode.We have a wide ranging discussion on the pillars of a successful life, the relationships between money & home ownership & happiness, spending money to enhance life satisfaction, evidence-based investing for success & simplicity, relationships, purpose, & lessons learned living abroad.Discussion Points/Chapters:- Andrew's background (1:40)- The requisites of a balanced & successful life (5:35)- The relationship between income and happiness (7:30)- How should we spend our money? (10:40)- The desert island litmus test (15:55)- Is home ownership associated with happiness? (18:05)- Is our happiness impacted by the neighbourhood we live in? (21:59)- How much of our income should we spend on a home? (25:10)- Why our investment horizon should be 30+ years (27:10)- Should you lump sum invest now or wait? (31:30)- Andrew's take on one stop shop ETFs (38:00)- My investment approach & challenges (42:30)- Key questions to as a financial advisor (46:17)- How to think less about $$ and embrace balance (50:00)- Why relationships are so important (52:99)- Meaningful relationships in a world where social media is ubiquitous (54:38)- Lessons from living abroad, advice for those considering it (59:00)- The power of giving (1:02:30)- Finding your purpose (1:04:35)- My perspectives (1:09:15)Andrew's books:https://www.amazon.ca/Balance-Invest-Happiness-Health-Wealth/dp/1774580756

https://www.amazon.ca/Millionaire-Teacher-Wealth-Should-Learned/dp/0470830069

https://www.amazon.ca/Millionaire-Expat-Wealth-Living-Overseas/dp/111941189

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