E56 - Intellectual Curiosity and Building a Margin with David McAlvany

David McAlvany is CEO of the McAlvany Financial Companies – International Collectors Associates and McAlvany Wealth Management. He is a featured speaker on national television programs including CNBC, Fox News, Fox Business News, and Bloomberg; on radio programs; and at financial seminars around the world, analyzing major events and their impact on the global economy and financial markets. He can be heard weekly on his market commentary with world leaders, bankers, economists, and renowned investors at www.mcalvanycommentary.com. In this episode, Tyler and David’s discussion focused on how intellectual curiosity and building a margin can be applied to economics and personal growth. David shared how curiosity can be used as an energizer for learning and how it, among other traits, is necessary to become a successful real estate investor in today’s rapidly changing environment. He also talked about the importance of building a margin in economics, personal relationships and other intangible things in order to weather the storm when mistakes occur. Other topics included David’s historical understanding of the transfer of value through currency and how COVID-19 pricked the credit bubble, living with fear, leaving a legacy, the importance of routines to control the controllables, David’s advice for owning gold and silver, why you should have a physical library and more in this wisdom-filled episode! Music: Energetic Run (hooksounds.com) You can connect with David through the websites below: weeklycommentary.com vaulted.com https://mcalvanyica.com/elevate Apply for coaching with Tyler! The world's top performers in any field have a coach to help them achieve drastically greater results and in less time. The most successful real estate investors are no different. To apply for a results coaching session with Tyler, visit coachwithtyler.com. This episode of Elevate is brought to you by CF Capital LLC, a national real estate investment firm that focuses on acquiring and operating multifamily assets that provide stable cash flow, capital appreciation, and a margin of safety. CF Capital leverages its expertise in acquisitions and management to provide investors with superior risk-adjusted returns while placing a premium on preserving capital. Learn more at cfcapllc.com.