Is the Financial System Rigged? How Central Banks Create Inflation and Wealth Inequality (ep. 242)
Is the financial system really designed to benefit everyone - or is it quietly creating inequality? In this episode, Paul, a former professional investor with over 30 years of experience, shares a powerful critique of modern monetary policy and the role central banks play in shaping today’s economy. The conversation begins with a fundamental idea: “In a free market capitalist system, you're only supposed to benefit to the degree that you provide value to others.” But what happens when that…
Can Bitcoin Fix Podcasting? Inside the Fountain App and the Future of Creator Payments with Nick Malster (ep.241)
Can Bitcoin transform the way podcasts are created, distributed, and monetized? In this episode, Wojtek sits down with Nick Malster, co-founder of the Fountain app, to explore how Bitcoin and Nostr could reshape the future of podcasting and the creator economy. Key Topics: Fountain App's origins and vision Challenges of marketing Bitcoin and Nostr Podcast and music distribution Building a startup and the importance of community Onboarding users to Fountain Nick's personal journey into BitcoinFountain…
Can Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Transform Your Mind and Your Life? I Lessons From a BJJ Referee Marcelo Coppa (ep 240)
Can Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Transform Your Mind and Your Life? What does Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu really teach about discipline, philosophy, and personal development? In this episode of the WS Podcast, Marcelo Coppa — head referee of UKBJJ and international referee for IBJJF — joins Wojciech Salski to explore the deeper lessons behind Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, competition, and the mindset required to grow in the sport and in life. Marcelo shares his journey into Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, beginning with a chance…
What Does Ramadan Really Teach About Discipline, Faith and Marriage? with Rami Lahham (ep. 239)
What does Ramadan really teach about discipline, faith, and personal growth? In this episode of the WS Podcast, Rami joins Wojciech Salski to discuss the deeper meaning of Ramadan, the power of fasting, and how faith and shared values shape relationships and marriage. Ramadan, the holy month in Islam, is often understood simply as a time of fasting from food and water. But as Rami explains, its deeper purpose goes far beyond physical restraint. Ramadan is a period of reflection, discipline, and…
Is Inflation Stealing Your Time? - Bitcoin, Scarcity and the Truth About Money (ep. 238)
Is inflation silently stealing your time and purchasing power? In this episode, Wojciech Salski explores the powerful ideas behind Bitcoin, scarcity, and the nature of money inspired by the book Bitcoin: Everything Divided by 21 Million by Knut Svanholm. The conversation dives into how scarcity creates value and why the expansion of the money supply can lead to the opposite effect: abundance of money but scarcity of real goods. As governments and central banks increase the supply of currency, inflation…
Who Really Controls the World’s Oil, Food and Metals? - The Secret World of Commodity Traders (ep. 237)
Who really controls the flow of oil, metals, and food around the world? In this episode, we explore the hidden world of commodity trading and the powerful traders who shape the global economy. Inspired by the bestselling book The World for Sale by Javier Blas and Jack Farchy, this conversation reveals how a small group of traders influence global markets, geopolitics, and financial systems. We discuss how commodity trading works, who the key players are, and why companies like Glencore, Vitol, and…
The Psychology of Money: How the Mindset about Money Shapes Your Wealth (ep. 236)
In this week’s episode, we dive into Morgan Housel’s The Psychology of Money, exploring how financial success is shaped not just by numbers and strategy, but by mindset, emotions, and the way we interpret the world around us. We uncover why the soft skills of finance: patience, discipline, humility, and emotional awareness, often matter more than technical knowledge when it comes to building wealth. We’ll discuss the powerful influence of fear and greed on financial decisions, and how…
“Enhance Your Life Through Flow States” with Steven Puri (ep. 235)
In this week’s episode, we dive into an inspiring and wide-ranging conversation with Steven Puri, exploring what it truly means to work in a state of flow; and how productivity, creativity, and fulfillment emerge when we align how we work with how we’re wired.\ \ We explore the nature of flow states and why they are not reserved for elite performers, but accessible to anyone with the right tools and awareness. Drawing from Steven’s unique journey through the Hollywood film industry and the world…
"The Four Laws of Financial Prosperity" by Blaine Harris (ep. 234)
In this week’s episode, we dive into The Four Laws of Financial Prosperity, exploring a timeless framework for building lasting wealth — not just financially, but mentally and strategically. We break down the four core laws outlined in the book and examine how they apply to modern life, where financial pressure, rising costs, and constant distractions make clarity harder than ever. Rather than treating money as a purely technical subject, we explore the deeper principles behind prosperity —…