S1E188 - Jawad Mian: Stray Reflections: What Happens When You Stop Chasing Billions? From Hedge Fund Ambitions to Meaning: One Investor's Journey Beyond Material Pursuits
Published: December 31, 2025
Duration: 1:06:28
Jawad Mian is the founder and managing editor of Stray Reflections, serving elite hedge funds and family offices worldwide, while uniquely integrating deep spiritual wisdom with global macro investing through his acclaimed book and podcast.
3:00 - Jawad shares how seeking his entrepreneur father's approval shaped his drive for success, revealing the subconscious motivation behind his ambitious twenties working in finance.
5:30 - The evolution of motivation: 20s spent seeking dad's approval, 30s deepening spiritual life, 40s focused on marriage—how Jawad's purpose transformed across life decades while pulling more from himself by showing up for others.
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