Become a Master of Finance with Harvard Professor Mihir Desai (with Lewis Howes)

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This is audio podcast number #518 with Mihir Desai

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Mihir A. Desai is the Mizuho Financial Group Professor of Finance at Harvard Business School and a Professor of Law at Harvard Law School. He received his Ph.D. in political economy from Harvard University; his MBA as a Baker Scholar from Harvard Business School; and a bachelor's degree in history and economics from Brown University. In 1994, he was a Fulbright Scholar to India.

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[LalaNaidu]

“Kindness and generosity” as the most important human qualities coming from a Harvard Professor of Finance. Boy! That gives me hope. I feel and so appreciate the deep wisdom and spirituality of Mr. Desai’s Indian heritage shining through. Thank you gentlemen ~

[sterlingphoenix]

Mr. Howes. I love how in your videos you are a great listener. One of the greatest gifts you give us is how to listen. I’m sure you have this compendium of great useful knowledge that very few people have, yet you listen and listen and listen; it’s admirable that You’re not showing off your great stores of knowledge. I learn as much from your guest as I do from watching you listen.

[ssinghalin]

Its great to hear from a great professor views on empathy, humility, encouragement and how everyone can become great. Really appreciate it !!

[josefinademialma]

I wish I was exposed to this 5 years ago… but maybe then I wouldn’t have been to absorb it… I’m happy I found it now. Thank you Lewis 🙏

[DrRajeevJainFCA]

wow, I recently met Mihir at Harvard and know as professor but start realizing he is not only a finance expert but a wonderful emotional person too.

[adelekamelmarcsheldon-moti]

It's so obvious he is used to teaching, he explains complex information so easily! Love it

[DrummingKid]

You're definitely the realest one in the territory of podcasting and self improvement. Great guests and great questions make for great dialogue. Helped me a ton

[jrajesh]

I have been watching most of all your podcasts including many of them on health, nutrition and Dave Asprey. Great questions and conversations. Keep doing such quality discussions .

[trinacarpenter]

What a great guy! It’s hard to get richer people to think of being in others shoes. Fantastic guy!! What an excellent example of a father and teacher!

[mikeforseth]

20 years in financial services tells me the Harvard professor knows what he's talking about. :-). It's easy to get started. Keep a part of everything you earn and invest it so it grows (Mihir mentioned index funds) and/or pays you money (Mihir mentioned treasuries). Make sure you are contributing to any company plan, at least enough to get the match. Learn as you go.

Three books to check out in addition to The Wisdom of Finance
Rich Dad, Poor Dad -mentioned in the show
The Richest Man in Babylon
The Millionaire Next Door

Way to expand the guest list Lewis.

[xander]

I follow closely everything that is happening at Harvard Business School and really appreciate his interview, very powerful. Thanks Lewis ! Everything he said is right, I have young children and absolutely teach them this mindset if finance. It’s interesting because I also had a grandfather from Italy that kept a handwritten ledger as did his wife and my great aunt. My grandfather also taught me from an early age to look back in history and glean from history principles of finance and life. I also really appreciate how he blends a variety of stories, history and the Bible and convert to finance and leveraging resources ! Yes the story of the parables, exactly! I always say it to my clients and my kids how can we turn $1 in to $10 aka, talents, resources, gifts and so on. Wonderful interview !

[miccapota]

The most down to earth talk on Finance I’ve heard.

[rmouwehand]

what an amazing speaker!!! best talk i have seen so far on your show!

[thehaaps]

What a great choice to interview Mihir Desai....thank you, Lewis, for another great one!!! Love your podcasts.

[stinksoccer]

Should read “the millionaire next door”!!

[joelleblanc]

I love how often these wonderful videos are being released.. feels like my week is filled with Lewis & Co. goodness :D Keep it up!

[humorinheels]

I always love the School of Greatness and this has to be one of the best guests. Super encouraging and soulful...and with a financial topic?! What a great guy.

[JyotiSinghOz]

Thanks for another wonderful talk Lewis! Didn't expect a Finance professor to have a 'story telling' style.

[rohangangan]

It always amazes me and fills my heart with pride when I see Indian people or people of Indian origin do well abroad and really make a name for themselves. Such a big moment for our Country when we look at such distinguished and accomplished people embossing our name on the world stage.

[joycoso]

Thank you for sharing the parable of talents in the bible and its in Matthew 25:14-30. This was all I needed to hear today. Thank you very much! I will be buying the book myself as I'm interested in Finance. Finance fascinated me, I just started learning Corporate Finance.