This is The Best Interview I've Ever Done
May 21, 2026 3:46 pm
Hey
I just recorded what might be the greatest podcast interview I’ve ever done.
And I don’t say that lightly. I've done lots of interviews over the years.
I went deep on personal finance, investing, money mistakes everyone makes, the secrets of the 1%, protection, taxes, debt, and the real reasons so many people feel financially stuck even when they’re making decent money.
Honestly, I dropped bombs all over this conversation.
Not theory. Not fluffy motivational talk.
But tones of real financial lessons people actually need to hear.
We talked about things like:
- Why making more money doesn’t automatically make you wealthier.
- Why most people are unknowingly exposed to risks that can destroy years of progress.
- Why taxes, inflation, debt, poor planning, and lack of financial discipline quietly eat away at your future.
- Why investing is not the same thing as gambling, guessing, or chasing trends.
- And why becoming financially indestructible isn’t about being rich — it’s about being prepared, protected, and positioned properly.
This interview reminded me exactly why I do this work.
Because most people were never properly taught how money really works.
They were told to work hard, save a little, pay their bills, and hope everything works out.
But hope is not a strategy.
If you care about your money, your family, your future, and your peace of mind, I really think this is one you’ll want to watch/listen to.
I’ll share the link with you here
And after you listen, feel free to reply and let me know what hit home the most.
Michael Santonato
Author of 'How to Become Financially Indestructible'