Markets, AI, and What You Can Actually Control | AWM Insights #246

Justin and Mena tackle the swirl of macro headlines — AI disruption fears, Middle East tensions, SpaceX going public, and a mission to the moon — and bring it back to what actually matters for investors: having a durable plan, staying diversified, and using money as a tool to accomplish what's most important to you.Chapters(00:00) Introduction: A lot going on (understatement of the year)(00:36) AI headlines: fear mongering vs. real opportunity(02:04) Going to the moon and the pace of innovation(02:17) How AWM thinks about questioning existing beliefs(03:10) The AI doomsday narrative — why we don't buy it(04:10) Private market proof: AI cutting customer service costs by 60%(05:19) Creative destruction and the history of innovation(06:10) Segue: How does all of this change how we invest?(06:38) Answer: It doesn't — but it does underscore diversification(07:19) Geopolitical reset and why volatility can be a buying opportunity(08:05) Managing your news diet and focusing on what you can control(09:29) S&P 500 profit margins expanding because of AI(09:44) SpaceX confidentially IPO-ing at $1T+ — all value created in private markets(10:11) OpenAI at $850B — the private market opportunity you can't afford to miss(10:26) Closing: Diversification as the plan across regions, public, and private marketsConnect with Us• Call or text us: 626-862-0355• Website: https://www.athletefamilyoffice.com/• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc1NxpK21N1vKWEExC45YEA• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/awmcapital/• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awmcapital/• X: https://twitter.com/awmcapital• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/awmcapital/