Ep 475 Why the System Feels Rigged And How to Live Free Anyway with Paul Musson
Richer Soul, Living A Life on Purpose!
Release Date: 01/05/2026
Richer Soul, Living A Life on Purpose!
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Many successful people carry a quiet, unsettling thought they rarely say out loud:
“I’ve done everything right… so why does this still feel so hard?”
In this Richer Soul conversation, Rocky sits down with veteran investor and author Paul Musson to explore why so many people feel financially and emotionally squeezed — even when they’re disciplined, intelligent, and responsible.
Key Takeaways from the Conversation:
- Money isn’t wealth. Real wealth comes from creating value, not inflated prices or easy debt.
- Rising assets don’t equal progress. Asset inflation often creates stress and division, not security.
- You don’t need certainty to live well. Clarity and values matter more than predicting outcomes.
- Success without alignment feels empty. When money leads, peace falls behind.
- A rich life starts within. Inner clarity and integrity matter more than external systems.
Money Learning from Paul Musson:
Money doesn’t create wealth — capital does. When wealth comes from rising asset prices or easy debt instead of real contribution and productivity, people feel richer on paper but poorer in peace. Paul reminds us that true financial wellbeing comes from creating value, saving and investing thoughtfully, and resisting the pressure to chase inflated outcomes. When you focus on capital creation over consumption, money becomes a tool for stability and freedom — not a source of stress or fear.
Key Takeaway:
You don’t need to beat the system to live a rich life.
You need to understand it —
release what was never yours to control —
and choose who you want to be inside it.
True wealth begins with clarity, integrity, and peace.
Bio:
Paul Musson is an investment veteran with over 30 years of experience, including leading the $10 billion Mackenzie Ivy Funds. Now, through his blog and podcast, Paulitical Economy, he cuts through the jargon to explain the forces shaping our money and future. He gives people a voice by helping them understand the monetary system, what policymakers are doing, and what we need to demand from them to create real change.
Links:
Website: https://paddingtoncapitalmgmt.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paddingtoncap
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulbmusson/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paddin
This episode isn’t about blaming the system.
It’s about seeing it clearly, so you can stop internalizing stress that was never yours to carry.
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