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EPISODE · Jun 9, 2026 · 25 MIN

Part 2: Warren Buffett & The Power of Index Funds (The Athlete's Guide to Building Wealth)

from The Compound Commitment · host Mike Nilson

Episode 038: In Episode 2 of The Athlete’s Guide to Investing, I talk about one of the biggest mindset shifts that changed the way I think about investing:Stop thinking like a gambler. Start thinking like an owner.After studying Warren Buffett for years, I realized that investing is not about chasing stock tips or trying to predict the next hot company. It’s about understanding businesses, ownership, and long-term value.In this episode, I break down: • Why price and value are not the same thing • How Warren Buffett evaluates investments • The basics of P&L statements and balance sheets • The 4 M’s of investing • Why index funds simplify investing for most people • How athletes can apply discipline and long-term thinking to building wealthI also share some of my own experiences investing in real estate and how those lessons helped me better understand business and investing over time.My goal with this series is to help athletes feel more confident around money and investing — not by overcomplicating things, but by building simple systems and long-term habits.Because investing is not about hype.It’s about ownership.Keep compounding.

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Episode 038: In Episode 2 of The Athlete’s Guide to Investing, I talk about one of the biggest mindset shifts that changed the way I think about investing: Stop thinking like a gambler. Start thinking like an owner. After studying Warren Buffett for years, I realized that investing is not about chasing stock tips or trying to predict the next hot company. It’s about understanding businesses, ownership, and long-term value. In this episode, I break down: • Why price and value are ...

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