The Building Blocks of a Happy & Successful Life - with Andrew Hallam

I am delighted to host international best selling author, Andrew Hallam, on today's episode.

We have a wide ranging discussion on the pillars of a successful life, the relationships between money & home ownership & happiness, spending money to enhance life satisfaction, evidence-based investing for success & simplicity, relationships, purpose, & lessons learned living abroad.

Discussion Points/Chapters:
- Andrew's background (1:40)
- The requisites of a balanced & successful life (5:35)
- The relationship between income and happiness (7:30)
- How should we spend our money? (10:40)
- The desert island litmus test (15:55)
- Is home ownership associated with happiness? (18:05)
- Is our happiness impacted by the neighbourhood we live in? (21:59)
- How much of our income should we spend on a home? (25:10)
- Why our investment horizon should be 30+ years (27:10)
- Should you lump sum invest now or wait? (31:30)
- Andrew's take on one stop shop ETFs (38:00)
- My investment approach & challenges (42:30)
- Key questions to as a financial advisor (46:17)
- How to think less about $$ and embrace balance (50:00)
- Why relationships are so important (52:99)
- Meaningful relationships in a world where social media is ubiquitous (54:38)
- Lessons from living abroad, advice for those considering it (59:00)
- The power of giving (1:02:30)
- Finding your purpose (1:04:35)
- My perspectives (1:09:15)

Andrew's books:
https://www.amazon.ca/Balance-Invest-Happiness-Health-Wealth/dp/1774580756

https://www.amazon.ca/Millionaire-Teacher-Wealth-Should-Learned/dp/0470830069

https://www.amazon.ca/Millionaire-Expat-Wealth-Living-Overseas/dp/111941189

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