Juggling Dynamite

This is an important discussion for both sexes to hear, have and grow with. The progress of our species depends on it.

Justin Baldoni wants to start a dialogue with men about redefining masculinity — to figure out ways to be not just good men but good humans. In a warm, personal talk, he shares his effort to reconcile who he is with who the world tells him a man should be. And he has a challenge for men: “See if you can use the same qualities that you feel make you a man to go deeper,” Baldoni says. “Your strength, your bravery, your toughness: Are you brave enough to be vulnerable? Are you strong enough to be sensitive? Are you confident enough to listen to the women in your life?” Here is a direct video link.

Good comments in this segment on the vulnerability of humans to financially destructive behaviors. Belfort knows first-hand both how easy it is to lure people into harm’s way, but also how the slippery slope of greed tends to extinguish self-preservation sensibility for those promoting and selling the idea or product as well.

“Wolf of Wall Street” Jordan Belfort warns Richard Quest about getting into bitcoin. Here is a direct video link.

Cryptocurrencies are one extreme example of these behaviors today, but similar forces have been driving would-be sane folks into other high risk asset markets the past few years as well.  All of this has been encouraged, aided and abetted by central banks and the financial sales sector, who will accept no blame for the losses when they hit.

Danielle was a guest with Jim Goddard on Talk digital Network, talking about recent developments in the world economy and markets.  You can listen to audio clip of the segment here.