Welcome to the Compound Commitment, where we focus on the small actions that compound over time. I'm your host, Mike Nilson. Join me every Tuesday as we build the habits that support wealth, health, and happiness. Each week, we share insights on investing, wealth management, and financial planning alongside practical strategies for nutrition, sleep, relationships and happiness. Check out compoundcommitment.com to sign up for a complimentary 30-Day Wealth, Health, or Happiness Commitment.
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Episode 048 : What if the most important career decision you make has nothing to do with money? In this episode, Rhiannon and I continue our journey from college into the early years of marriage—when we were chasing purpose long before we were chasing wealth. We look back on everything from my surprise marriage proposal at Gonzaga, to the uncertainty of tearing my Achilles before graduation, to…
Episode 047: Some of our favorite memories came during the years when we had the least amount of money. In this episode, Rhiannon and I look back on our college years, sharing the stories that shaped the way we think about money, parenting, and legacy today. We laugh about stretching every dollar, hunting for the best deals, living on cheap meals, and discovering that creativity and friendship…
Episode 046: When I first got married, I thought the best partner would be someone who agreed with me, made life easier, and saw the world the same way I did. Twenty-five years later, I've learned the opposite is true. In this episode, Rhiannon and I share how our differences have become one of the greatest strengths in our marriage, our family, and even the book we're writing together, What Is…
Episode 045: For years, I've been fascinated by one question: What is money for? Most of us spend decades working hard, saving, investing, and sacrificing for the future. But very few of us ever stop to ask what we're actually trying to accomplish once we've built wealth. That question changed the way my wife Rhiannon and I think about money, parenting, and legacy. It led us to create what we now…
Episode 044 : We've talked about the legal documents. We've talked about values, legacy, and trusts. Now comes the hardest—and arguably the most important—part of the process: Talking about it. In the final episode of this three-part series, estate planning attorney Iran Harvell shares how families can have meaningful conversations about money, legacy, and the future before a crisis forces them…
Episode 043 : In Part One of this series, Iran Harvell reminded us that estate planning isn't really about documents—it's about people. Today, we take the next step. Before we talk about trusts, revocable versus irrevocable, or any of the legal strategies families use to protect their wealth, we start with a much more important question: What is your money for? One of the greatest gifts my parents…
Episode 042 : Estate planning is one of those topics that many people know they should address, yet far too many families put it off until it's too late. In Part One of my three-part conversation with estate attorney Iran Harvell, we focus on the foundational estate planning documents that every adult should understand and have in place. Iran serves as the Executive Director of Estate & Financial…
Episode 041 : Many investors ask the same question: Is there a way to participate in the stock market's growth without taking on all of the downside risk? In this episode, I sit down with Matt Kaufman, Senior Vice President and Head of ETFs at Calamos Investments, to explore one of the fastest-growing areas of investing: buffered ETFs. Matt has spent more than two decades in the financial industry…
Episode 040 : Success isn't always measured by points scored, shots made, or individual accolades. Some of the most valuable players are the ones who do the little things that help teams win. In this episode, I sit down with Gonzaga guard Jalen Warley to discuss the mindset, habits, and work ethic that have helped him become one of the most versatile players in college basketball. What I've always…
Episode 039: In Part 3 of The Athlete’s Guide to Investing, I shift the conversation from building wealth to protecting it. Because making money is only part of the equation. Learning how to keep it, manage risk, and build resilient systems matters just as much. In this episode, I break down some of the biggest lessons I’ve learned studying Ray Dalio and diversification, including: • The…