Ep. 552: Mega Eclectic Number Two with Michael Covel on Trend Following Radio

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Introduction

00:00 • 4min

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How to Start a Podcast Early

04:05 • 1min

3

The Diversity of Animal Weapons

05:33 • 3min

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The Importance of Parallels in Political Confrontations

08:05 • 4min

5

The Parallel to the Cold War

11:57 • 2min

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The Fiddler Crab and the Dunk Beatles

14:03 • 4min

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The Evolution of Mass Destruction Weapons

18:07 • 1min

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The Triceratops and the T-Rex Skull

19:36 • 4min

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The Dung Beetle and the Arms Race

23:16 • 3min

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The Differences Between Mutations and Beetles

25:52 • 4min

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The Evolution of Human Genetics

29:39 • 3min

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The Interaction of Genes and the Environment

33:03 • 2min

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The Arms Race and the Saber Tooth Cat

35:12 • 2min

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The Smilodon: A Weapon of Predation

37:34 • 4min

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The Arms Race

41:30 • 2min

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The Cost of Investing in Weapons

43:39 • 2min

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The Cuddlefish and the Octopus

45:28 • 3min

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The Curious Workarounds of Animal Populations

48:23 • 3min

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The Consequences of an Arms Race

51:32 • 3min

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The Importance of Predictability in Weapons

54:40 • 4min

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The Power of One-on-One Showdown Matchups

58:34 • 2min

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The Importance of Predictability in the Global Landscape

01:00:13 • 2min

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The Importance of Sneaky Male Strategies

01:02:34 • 3min

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The Importance of Being Nimble

01:05:14 • 2min

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The Parallels With Trading

01:06:52 • 2min

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The Pros and Cons of Being a Competitive Tennis Player

01:08:23 • 2min

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The Key to Longevity

01:10:07 • 2min

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The Importance of Consistency in Tennis

01:12:00 • 2min

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The Unique Space of Trend Following

01:14:00 • 3min

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The Different Conceptual Frameworks of Portfolio Management

01:17:24 • 2min

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How to Build a Strategy That Works Across All Markets

01:19:08 • 2min

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The Importance of Automating Your Trading Strategies

01:20:50 • 4min

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The Volatility of the Markets

01:24:43 • 2min

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The Volatility Cycle Is on the Rise

01:26:26 • 2min

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The Importance of Preparing for Volatile Situations

01:28:21 • 3min

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The Importance of a Good Portfolio Management Practice

01:31:14 • 2min

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The Evolution of a Trader

01:32:45 • 4min

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The Importance of Having a Great Research Platform

01:36:48 • 2min

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The Importance of Objectivism in Entrepreneurship

01:39:01 • 4min

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How to Be a Successful Trader

01:42:42 • 3min

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The Benefits of Liquid Futures Trading

01:45:54 • 2min

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The Evolution of Trading

01:48:18 • 3min

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Finding Your Passion and Mastering It

01:51:10 • 2min

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The Importance of Philosophy in Trading

01:52:46 • 2min

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The Fountain Head

01:54:29 • 2min

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The Nobel Prize Winner in Game Theory

01:56:01 • 2min

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What Is Game Theory Trying to Accomplish?

01:58:25 • 4min

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Strategy Matrix: How to Analyze Interactive Situations From Above

02:02:50 • 2min

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The Role of Geopolitics in Game Theory

02:04:40 • 2min

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Putin's Response to Ukraine Is Reasonable and Understandable

02:06:12 • 2min

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The Game Theory of Peace

02:07:59 • 3min

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The Importance of Peace in World History

02:10:33 • 3min

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How to Avoid Bailouts

02:13:51 • 4min

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The Pros and Cons of Behavioral Economics

02:18:04 • 3min

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How Ernst Smith and Danny Kahneman Show Opposite Things

02:21:07 • 6min

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The Future of Diplomacy

02:27:02 • 1min

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The 60 Years of Nuclear Disarmament

02:28:12 • 5min

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The Fallout Shelter: A Serious Deterrent Between the United States and Russia

02:33:19 • 2min

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How to Write a Book in Three Years

02:35:03 • 3min

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The Fantasy of Composing Everything Yourself

02:38:27 • 2min

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The Importance of Having a Plan

02:40:10 • 3min

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The 40 Laws of Power

02:42:47 • 3min

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How to Write Three Books in Three Years

02:45:47 • 3min

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The Power of the Flow State

02:49:05 • 4min

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The Importance of Making Commitments

02:52:39 • 3min

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How to Hire the Right Professionals for Your Book

02:55:32 • 3min

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How to Get a Publisher to Use Your Design for Your Book

02:58:06 • 2min

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The Importance of Being a Writer

03:00:29 • 2min

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Six Reasons Your Book Will Fail

03:02:07 • 2min

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Fascinate: The Story of a Black Swan on the Fringe

03:03:50 • 2min

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The Myers-Briggs Instrument

03:05:39 • 2min

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The Power of Fascination

03:07:17 • 3min

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Fascination: A Bondage of Love

03:10:25 • 3min

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The Importance of Strengths in Communication

03:13:24 • 3min

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The Advantages of Being a Secret Weapon

03:15:58 • 4min

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The Three Adjectives of a Secret Weapon

03:19:44 • 2min

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How to Communicate Yourself in the Right Way

03:21:47 • 3min

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The Dormant Advantage of Trust

03:24:31 • 2min

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The Path to Being an Independent Entrepreneur

03:26:34 • 3min

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How to Be a Successful Leader in an Ecosystem

03:29:24 • 2min

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How David Scott Solved a Problem With Google

03:31:16 • 3min

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The Advantages of Creating a Positive Reaction

03:34:19 • 2min

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How to Grow Your Business Around Your Personality

03:36:20 • 2min

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How to Use Yeagermeister to Improve Your Career

03:38:02 • 2min

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How the World Sees You Just Came Out

03:40:04 • 2min

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The Importance of Multidisciplinary Thinking

03:41:39 • 3min

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How to Develop Mental Models for Success

03:44:14 • 2min

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The Human Nature Elements of Extreme Events

03:45:59 • 2min

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The Importance of Incentives in Investing

03:47:48 • 4min

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The Single Greatest Mistake in the Investment Industry

03:51:33 • 2min

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The Importance of Expectations in Trading

03:53:17 • 4min

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The Importance of Definitions of Luck

03:57:12 • 3min

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The Importance of Creating a Narrative

04:00:12 • 4min

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The Importance of Cognitive Mistakes

04:04:23 • 4min

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The Future of Leadership

04:08:34 • 3min

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The Power of Probability

04:11:44 • 2min

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How to Make Money Up, Down and Surprise Markets

04:13:21 • 2min