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Meditations of an Investor

Meditations of an Investor

Written by: Maximilian Zumtobel
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Meditations of an Investor is a conversation with Maximilian Zumtobel, entrepreneur and investor across real estate, public and private markets, and long-term company ownership. Guided by Julius T. Geiger, the podcast explores the deeper structures that shape reality, risk, and decision-making. Investing serves as a lens, but the insights are interdisciplinary, practical, and relevant to anyone navigating complexity, uncertainty, and long-term consequences.Maximilian Zumtobel Economics Personal Finance
Episodes
  • Understanding Reality and How to Deal with Ignorance | E3
    Jan 5 2026

    This episode explores mental models like discounted cash flow, margin of safety, and why ignorance, uncertainty and imperfect maps are unavoidable parts of decision-making. Using real-estate and business examples, it shows why long-term investing is less about prediction and more about judgment under ignorance and uncertainty.

    This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. The hosts may hold positions in assets mentioned. Examples reflect conditions at the time of recording.

    Meditations of an Investor with Maximilian Zumtobel and Julius T. Geiger.

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    26 mins
  • Why Wealth Is About Choice, Not Status | E2
    Jan 5 2026

    This episode examines how scarcity shapes behavior and why financial independence facilitates ethical choices. A practical conversation on how to think about different life-paths, choosing optimal strategies, and building robustness instead of chasing quick wins.

    This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. The hosts may hold positions in assets mentioned. Examples reflect conditions at the time of recording.

    Meditations of an Investor with Maximilian Zumtobel and Julius T. Geiger.

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    32 mins
  • The Role of Luck | E1
    Jan 5 2026

    This episode explores how every success is part luck, part input. Using concrete examples from markets, games, and real life, it shows why short time horizons amplify randomness while long horizons allow skill and judgment to play out. A clear argument for focusing on controllable actions, avoiding overconfidence, and choosing games where patience actually compounds.

    This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. The hosts may hold positions in assets mentioned. Examples reflect conditions at the time of recording.

    Meditations of an Investor with Maximilian Zumtobel and Julius T. Geiger.

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    33 mins
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