Encore: Motivation and Money: The Paradox of Passion in Investing

In case you missed it, we’re replaying a timely episode of The Lebenthal Report that speaks directly to today’s market environment.

Markets opened the year on a strong note, but headline risk and global uncertainty quickly came into focus. In this episode, we discuss how investors can stay grounded in fundamentals while navigating unpredictable news cycles.

Michael and Dominick are joined by Dr. Bobby Hoffman, author of The Paradox of Passion: How Rewards Covertly Control Motivation, to explore the psychology behind motivation, passion, and decision-making—and how those forces influence investor behavior.

Topics include:

• Why markets can handle bad news—but not uncertainty

• Headline risk versus economic fundamentals

• The real story behind “fear and greed”

• Why passion isn’t always sustainable

• Self-control, long-term planning, and smarter financial decisions

If you’re hearing this for the first time—or revisiting it with fresh perspective—this conversation is well worth a listen.

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