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My First Million · June 16, 2026 · 1h 0m

How the Ex-Goldman CEO actually invests his own money

Lloyd Blankfein, Sam Parr & Shaan Puri
Show Notes

Sam Parr interviews Lloyd Blankfein, former CEO of Goldman Sachs, about his personal investment philosophy and how he manages his wealth. Blankfein discusses his portfolio construction, lessons from Warren Buffett and Elon Musk, common mistakes young investors make, and how anxiety can be reframed as a superpower. The episode offers practical insights into how one of finance's most prominent figures actually thinks about money.

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Curious

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Anxiety as a Superpower25:54
Anxiety and high sensitivity can be reframed and channeled into advantage rather than treated purely as a liability.
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Novel

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Warren Buffett's Handshake Deal9:54
Blankfein reflects on a formative lesson from observing or learning about Warren Buffett's approach to trust and agreements.
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Highlights

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Portfolio Construction and Personal Wealth Management15:04
Blankfein walks through how he actually structures his personal investment portfolio and the philosophy behind it.
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Editorial

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The Goldman Obituary Test40:46
Use the question 'Would this decision make it into your obituary?' as a filter for major life and financial decisions.
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What the Worst Traders Have in Common5:23
Blankfein identifies a pattern in traders who consistently lose money or make poor decisions.
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The Psychology of Feeling Rich vs. Being Rich0:00
Blankfein discusses the disconnect between actual wealth and the subjective experience of feeling financially secure.
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References

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Streetwise — Lloyd Blankfein — Blankfein's book on investing and personal finance wisdom

Misc

✧Blankfein met Elon Musk and has insights on him
✧Uses the 'Goldman Obituary Test' as a decision-making framework
✧Discusses feeling 'rich' vs. actually being rich as a psychological phenomenon
✧Credits Warren Buffett's handshake deal as a formative lesson
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