Rule Breaker Investing

July Mailbag: The Thrill of Victory and the Agony of Defeat

27 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Investing. Business. Life. These things are full of the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. But through it all, the graph goes up and to the righ...

5 Times I've Changed My Mind, Vol. 1

20 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When the facts change, what do you do? Today we begin a new series on changing our minds. When it happens, why it happens, and how we are rewarded —...

The Other Rule Breakers

13 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For over 17 years, Motley Fool Rule Breakers—the subscription service—has been recommending stocks and keeping score. It's been about a year since...

Fresh Eyes on America, Plus World Cup Stocks

06 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With all the horrible headlines these days, it's easy to forget the things that make America special. But for Amjad Masad, a Palestinian immigrant and...

June Mailbag: The Most Beautiful Freude

29 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we learned that "Vorfreude" is the German word for pleasant anticipation. Fitting, as we always look forward to hearing from you! And of course,...

The Market Cap Game Show: Battle of Champions

22 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Yasser El-Shimy made a great first impression with his win in the last match, but now he's back to face our previous champ, Brian Stoffel. Guessing ma...

Reviewapalooza!: The Bear Still Pursuing

15 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Remember when Reviewapaloozas were fun? Well, at some point they will be fun again, but in the meantime we have lessons to learn and some lumps to tak...

Company Culture Tips, Vol. 9: Progress and Growth

08 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you're a business owner or a new employee, Foolish culture heroes Kara Chambers and Lee Burbage are back with 10 tips to make the workplace fl...

Blast From The Past, Vol. 6

01 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Not everyone has been listening to this podcast from the very beginning. And even if you have, can you possibly remember it all? This week we revisit ...

May Mailbag: Celebrating the Suboptimal

26 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The market continued its decline this month, and there's no denying that it hurts. Maybe that's why we're all so focused on optimism and consistency i...

We Have Met The Enemy, Again

25 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In our democracy, we are responsible. We are complicit. We share in the blame. And we are currently enabling one "Sorry Lunatic" after another to depr...

Great Quotes Vol. 14: Things That Matter

18 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What makes a quote great? Is it timeless wisdom? Is it eloquence? Sure! But for a quote to be both great and Foolish, add an air of contrariety, a win...

What You Have Learned from David Gardner, Vol. 3

11 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The best gifts are the ones that keep on giving, and that's what this episode is all about! The things you've learned here, given back and amplified t...

Reviewapalooza!: Emphasis on Looza

04 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our track record with 5-Stock Samplers has been simply astounding. So many times we've crushed the market! But remember when we said it wouldn't alway...

April Mailbag: Financial Freedom for All

27 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Let's not dwell on a lousy market when we can talk some more about death, right? You've sent us some beautiful, life-affirming stories after all. Also...

Death Over Dinner

20 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Last week we talked to author Michael Hebb about the importance of having conversations about death. Today, we're actually having the conversation. A ...

"Let's Talk About Death Over Dinner" with Michael Hebb

13 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's April, the month of filing taxes here in the US, and "...in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes." So said Benjam...

Introducing: The Motley Fool Foundation

06 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

No joke, this year on April 1st we launched The Motley Fool Foundation. Today we take a closer look at the Foundation, its goals and strategies, and m...

March Mailbag: The Golden Mean

30 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hold for the long term or sell some losers to back the winners? Index funds or a basket of stocks? Concentrate the portfolio or diversify? On this mon...

The Market Cap Game Show: Yasser El-Shimy and Tim Beyers

23 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week Yasser El-Shimy makes his impressive Market Cap Game Show debut against Tim Beyers. We discuss not one but two sleep apnea companies, worldw...

Market Got Ya Down?

16 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you're following the market or keeping up with the news, it sure seems bleak out there. We are living in the midst of real world events with real w...

Telling Their Stories, Vol. 4: Students of Life

09 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Mann has been with The Motley Fool for a couple of decades. Auri Hughes has been here a couple of years. And while their journeys are quite diffe...

Old, New, Borrowed & Blue, Vol. 5

02 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have an old format, a new show, borrowed wisdom, and the blue that evokes great emotion this month paired with gold. Are we experiencing a co...

February Mailbag: Back From the Future

23 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What a rollercoaster this market has been! But wait, aren't rollercoasters supposed to be fun? Well, we've been to the future, haven't we? We've seen ...

The Year the Market Skyrocketed

16 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s been a few decades since we’ve recorded an old fashioned podcast (remember those?) but here we are in 2052. David is joined by Chris Hill and...

Reviewapalooza!: Two Out of Three Ain't Bad

09 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s review and see how those samplers are doing. 5 Stocks Shrouded in Mystery: off to Foolhalla in the win column! 5 Stocks that Spark Joy: still ...

The Power of Regret with Dan Pink

02 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you regret giving up on piano? Do you regret a career that passed you by? Do you regret losing touch with old friends? Don't despair, gentle Fool! ...

January Mailbag: You Look Marvelous!

26 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The market has been unkind to a lot of Rule Breaker stocks this month. So what are we doing about it? We're hitting the mailbag, of course! Answering ...

Open Hiring (?!) with Greyston Bakery's Joe Kenner

19 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Would you hire somebody to work at your company sight unseen? No résumé, no background check, not even an interview? That would be crazy, right? The...

The Birds and Bees of NFTs

12 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Bored Apes? Beeples? CryptoSkulls? Has the world gone mad or are these actually investment opportunities? Sit back, relax, and tune in — we've got A...

Essays From Yesterday, Vol. 3

05 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Well it's 2022, and while everyone is looking to the New Year, we can't help but be a little contrarian. So hop into your Tardis, your DeLorean, your ...

December Mailbag: I See You

29 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Here we are at the close of 2021, with the final mailbag of the year. You brought your A-game to our inbox, including game recommendations, contrary o...

The Market Cap Game Show: Brian vs. Brian 2 – Etsy Strikes Back

22 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Last time we played the Market Cap Game Show, Brian Feroldi and Brian Stoffel battled to a tie. Today we finally have a rematch. Which Brian will prev...

The Besties of 2021

15 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Oscars, Emmys, Grammys, Tonys… and of course, Besties. That’s right, it’s time to roll out the red carpet and bring on the celebrity guests! Th...

Gratitude: 2021

08 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This year has had its ups and downs. The market has had its ups and downs. The world has had its ups and downs. What’s a Fool to do? Give it up for ...

Games, Games, Games, Vol. 3

01 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Investing is a game, so in order to beat the market you have to roll some dice, move some pawns, and draw some cards…. Oh, who are we kidding? Let’...

November Mailbag: Keeping It Real

24 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you like hearing about real estate investing or is it just Matt Argersinger's mellifluous voice? Either way, by popular demand Matt is back to answ...

Reviewapalooza!: No More Trouble

17 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It is time again to review three of our 5-stock samplers from the past three years. 5 Stocks That Will Press On, 5 Stocks for Conscious Capitalism, an...

Stock Stories, Vol. 6: Peaks & Valleys

10 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Howdy, partner. You know it ain’t easy out there on the ol’ stock trail. You may end up deep in some canyon where you think you’ll never make it...

Rule-Breaking Real Estate with Matt Argersinger

03 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What's that? You thought real estate investing was boring? Unfamiliar? Too much work? Out of reach? Well our old friend Matt Argersinger is here to te...

October Mailbag: Thank You

27 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Looking for a great investing success story? No problem. A cautionary tale of dreadful financial advice? No worries. A follow on Twitter? You’re wel...

Conscious Politics with Matthew Dowd

20 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this show, we love to talk about Conscious Capitalism. We generally avoid talking about politics. But what happens when those worlds collide? When ...

9 Foolish Truths That I Hold to Be Self-Evident: 2021

13 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Is this the most important episode of the past two years? Now, if you’re a longtime listener, these truths may indeed seem self-evident. But to much...

Mental Tips, Tricks & Lifehacks, Vol. 6

06 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes a few little tweaks in your daily routine can improve your life dramatically. Maybe it’s getting up early. Maybe it’s rooting for the ri...

September Mailbag: Different, But The Same

29 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sports, investing, and character.... Crypto without the currency.... Kudos for Candyland.... And of course, your pet peeves. This month's mailbag is u...

The Market Cap Game Show: Brian vs. Brian

22 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for some fresh blood here on The Market Cap Game Show, and so we've hit up to our A-list of analysts to bring you Brian Feroldi and Brian St...

Pet Peeves, Vol. 6: Be The Bowhead

15 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's not that we're negative nellies around here. I mean, we're optimists, right? But still, every once in a while, even Fools need to air a few griev...

Reviewapalooza!: Foolhalla

08 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It’s time check on the progress of 5 Stocks Indistinguishable from Magic and 5 Stocks with a Tailwind Blow. But for 5 MM MMM Good Stocks it’s year...

I Fought The Law (And The Law Won)

01 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We delight in breaking rules. But laws – real laws – the ones that govern the universe and human behavior... well if we fight those, we'll likely ...

August Mailbag: It's Never Too Late

25 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes we find inspiration from the incredibly insightful authors we interview. Sometimes it's from the stories of everyday Fools who have seen the...

Authors in August: Charles King and The Gods Of The Upper Air

18 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What is normal? What is taboo? How much have we learned in the last century? In Gods of the Upper Air, Charles King illuminates the anthropologists wh...

Authors in August: Do More Great Work with Michael Bungay Stanier

11 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"Stop the Busywork, and Start the Work that Matters" – the subtitle of Do More Great Work by Michael Bungay Stanier gets right to the point on how w...

Extra: PQ Reps With Shirzad Chamine

07 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You've heard Shirzad talk about the benefits of raising your PQ, or Positive Intelligence Quotient. Now it's time to hit the gym and build some mental...

Authors in August: Shirzad Chamine Is Positively Intelligent

04 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Is it possible to train your brain towards happiness and success? The science says yes! Shirzad Chamine's Positive Intelligence is your guide to weake...

July Mailbag: Love Persevering

28 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Another great month in the books! On today's mailbag we hear a lot of love for Coach Reich, we get a little more airtime with our VC side-swami Ollen,...

Venture Adventure With Ollen Douglass

21 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

To be a Rule Breaker investor, you need to think like a venture capitalist. So... what's a venture capitalist? Glad you asked! The Fool's own Ollen Do...

Extra: Football With Frank Reich

17 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You know that savvy investor we had on the show a few days ago? Turns out he also knows a thing or two about the game of football. Many thanks to Fran...

Two Fools: Indianapolis Colts Head Coach Frank Reich

14 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You win some, you lose some. But if you turn those wins and losses into something bigger, something inspirational... well then you might just make the...

Reviewapalooza!: A Good Year For America

07 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's one year since David picked 5 Stocks For America, two years since he picked 5 Stocks That Pass The Snap Test, and three years since he picked 5 S...

June Mailbag: Scuttlebutt

30 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

June has been a great month on the podcast. In fact it will be a hard month to top! But we can top it off, sure enough, with your top-notch questions,...

The Market Cap Game Show: Episode 16 — The Rivalry

23 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Yankees vs. Red Sox... Barcelona vs. Real Madrid... Duke vs. North Carolina... The best rivalries are forged over time through heated competition. Tod...

5 Stocks, Pursued By A Bear

16 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

With a standing ovation and a few tears in our eyes, we watch the curtain fall on David's 30th and final 5-stock sampler. And as he takes his exit, is...

Great Quotes Vol. 13: Morgan Housel Edition

09 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Previous Great Quotes episodes have featured everyone from Shakespeare to Dr. Seuss. But today we're pulling from one of the best contemporary financi...

Telling Their Stories, Vol. 3: Lifelong Rule Breakers

02 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron Bush and Tim Beyers have taken very different paths to become Motley Fool analysts, but now they are the duo who will lead the Rule Breakers tea...

May Mailbag: Perspective

26 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"May you live in interesting times," is said to be an ancient curse. But is it really? Maybe it's just the result of leading a more interesting life. ...

Calculating Risk Foolishly, Vol. 2: CHGG vs. TORO

19 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

High risk? Low risk? MEDIUM risk? What does that even mean, and what the heck is risk anyway? Today, we define risk Foolishly and revisit our risk rat...

Extra: Lead A More Interesting Life

15 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This show from the vaults, recorded in 2015, asserts that you can make good investments the same way you make good radio. And to prove the point, we l...

A Road Less Traveled in 10 1/2 Chapters

12 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine: you’ve just stopped doing something that you’ve been doing for a very long time. Something great. Something that in many ways has defined...

Company Culture Tips, Vol. 8: The New Normal

05 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

One thing we've learned over the last year is that a lot of work can be done remotely. Meetings can happen over Zoom. Spare rooms can be turned into o...

April Mailbag: Female Fool Frenzy

28 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We love to hear from all our listeners, especially those who are underrepresented in the world of investing and finance. This month we were delighted ...

Reviewapalooza!: The Value Of Diversity

21 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we review 5 Stocks for the Coronavirus, 5 Stocks For The Age of Miracles, and 5 Stocks I Own That You Should Too. Spoiler alert: one of these is...

Telling Their Stories, Vol. 2: An Embassy In Kazakhstan

14 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What do golf, the US State Department, and The Motley Fool have in common? We'll find out today as we hear the life and investing stories of Foolish s...

5 Stocks To Teach You Rule Breakers

07 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's April! The days are warming, the cherry trees are in peak bloom, and David is back with an A-list of stocks that spell out the 6 traits of a Rule...

March Mailbag: Invest Like A Girl

31 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Here at Fool HQ, the end of March brings cherry blossoms, warm weather, and a mailbag full of wonder and connection. Just starting out? Sharing your p...

The Market Cap Game Show: Episode 15 — Rangefinder

24 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's the new and improved Market Cap Game Show, thanks to input from listeners like you! Especially if you are Adam Nelson, who gave us a tip to make ...

"300"

17 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hmmmm, how to celebrate our 300th consecutive weekly show…. Maybe a big party with cameos from past guests, with free punch and balloons for all? No...

Telling Their Stories, Vol. 1

10 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you've been around this podcast for a while, you already know Foolish superstars Emily Flippen and Rick Munarriz. Today we're bringing them back to...

Reviewapalooza!: What The World Needs Now

03 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're adding up the score and closing the books on both 5 More Stocks to Feed the Next Bear and 5 Stocks The World Needs Right Now. Is the bear ...

February Mailbag: Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Sailor…

24 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This month's mailbag is a celebration of the power of stories. The great stories. The ones that really matter. So what stands out? Where do you see yo...

Bitcoin 2021

17 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jim Surowiecki calls it a failed currency. Aaron Bush calls it the ultimate Rule Breaker. Who is right? Could it be both? Let's talk to these two cry...

Blast From The Past, Vol. 5

10 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Some things can and should be forgotten over time. But the best things, the best songs, the best stories... they grow stronger in the retelling. That ...

Reiner Knizia On The Business of Board Games

03 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There are many faces who could appear on the Mt. Rushmore of Foolish Board Game Designers, but one place is most certainly reserved for Reiner Knizia....

January Mailbag: Bring Someone Else Along With You

27 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you're a conscious leader in your community or some lucky kid's rich uncle, this month's mailbag demonstrates how you can bring someone along ...

5 Stocks Rolled Up At Random

20 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Surely it's not possible to beat the market with a random roll of the dice! But...what if we're dicing in a universe of great companies? What if we're...

6 Principles Of A Rule Breaker Portfolio

13 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

By now you should know what Rule Breaker companies look like. And you should know what it means to be a Rule Breaker investor. But now it's time to lo...

David's Biggest Losers, Vol. 6

06 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you want to let your winners win, you also have to let your losers lose. Sit back and enjoy the schadenfreude as we look at David's worst stock pic...

December Mailbag: Post-Traumatic Growth

30 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The end is nigh! The end of 2020, that is. And with the new year comes new opportunities for growth and optimism. Your questions reflect that optimism...

The Market Cap Game Show: Episode 14 — Inside David's Brain

23 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Returning champions Emily Flippen and Maria Gallagher are here to compete in your favorite game show. But have they hacked David's brain in the proces...

The Besties of 2020

16 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Can you believe all that has happened in 2020? On this podcast, we've had authors, entrepreneurs, advisors, and leaders. It's time to revisit, not jus...

Gratitude: 2020

09 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It would be easy, and indeed justified, to complain about 2020. It has been a difficult year in so many ways. But taking a contrary view, it is perhap...

Games, Games, Games, Vol. 2

02 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's December, Fools, so naturally it's time for David's annual game recommendations! The only question is whether to put them on your gift-list or on...

November Mailbag: Spiffy 10-Pop!

25 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're grateful for the queries, the comments, the stories, and the stanzas that we receive in our monthly mailbag. We're also grateful for the b...

Losing to Win

18 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Psychologists tell us that the pain of losing is three times the joy of winning. That's the rule. Are you ready to break it, Fool? We'll show you how,...

5 Stocks That Will Press On

11 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

2020 has been a constant struggle, but Calvin Coolidge said it best, “Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence." Which is why this wee...

Stock Stories, Vol. 5

04 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A company that takes decades to pay off. A company that fails before it succeeds. A company that goes from reviled to recommended. And a company that ...

October Mailbag: Under 50

28 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

So much to talk about in this month's mailbag: Positive Intelligence, financial poetry, rolling decahedron dice... But can we keep it under 50 minutes...

Positive Intelligence with Shirzad Chamine

21 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Are you a Jedi, leaning on your strengths to become your best self? Or are you a Sith, giving in to the saboteurs who lead you to the Dark Side? Shirz...

Mental Tips, Tricks & Lifehacks, Vol. 5

14 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you're trying to save some money, save some time, or save face on the hockey rink, we're here to help. It's time once again to tweak your life...

Essays From Yesterday, Vol. 2

07 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How would you prefer to travel through time? Delorean? Phone booth? Hot tub? No need! Today we travel back for a fresh and futuristic look at David’...

September Mailbag: Spiffy-Pops Galore!

30 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Is it still September? For this month's sixth show, join our all-star cast as we revisit work-from-home culture, tally up our GKC scores, and celebrat...