Videos

Are You In Control?

Are You In Control?

This is the concept that got me into stoicism. Dichotomy of Control.

The Rise and Fall of Russia

The Rise and Fall of Russia

I was born in Russia, raised in Russia, but my shame for Russia is unrelenting.

Never Run Out of Ideas

Never Run Out of Ideas

People often ask me how I come up with ideas for investing. Here is my answer.

Charlie Munger's Rules For a Good Life

Charlie Munger’s Rules For a Good Life

I learned a lot from the great Charlie Munger, here are 5 Charlie Munger's rules for a good life that stick out to me.

The 5 Value Investing Mistakes to Avoid

The 5 Value Investing Mistakes to Avoid

There are many mistakes value investors make all the time. Here are 5 that you should avoid if you could.

Learn Adapt Conquer

Learn, Adapt, Conquer

I have learned a lot from my successes and failures in my long career. Here is what I learned.

Think Like a Writer

Think Like a Writer

In a conversation with a friend of mine who was thinking about starting to write, I described a concept called "the writer's brain." I thought I would explore how to think like a writer in this episode.

This Will Make You a Better Person

This Will Make You a Better Person

I tell everyone I know that I won the parental lottery. My father imparted many lessons to me that I try to impart to my kids. Thank you very much for watching, I hope you will find this helpful.

Soul in the Game: Book Summarized by the Author

Soul in the Game: Book Summarized by the Author

Soul in the Game is a book of inspiring stories and hard-won lessons on how to live a meaningful life, crafted by me.

This Is What Warren Buffet Got Wrong

This is What Warren Buffett Got Wrong

I learned so much from Warren Buffett as an investor, but I also learned not to do this. What Warren Buffet got wrong?

The Writing Advice You Desperately Need

The Writing Advice You Desperately Need

In this video, I describe my writing process and how you can become a successful author.

Will Your Kids Remember You?

Will Your Kids Remember You?

When I read about the work of Warren Buffett, I realized that although I respect him as an investor he leaves much to be desired as a parent.

Teach Your Kids to Read

Teach Your Kids to Read

You can't really force your kids to read, because as any parent know when you try to force them something, they rebel against it.

Why You Should Walk Every Single Day

Why You Should Walk Every Single Day

Daily walks have been beneficial in my life and can be yours.

Sharpen Your Mind

Sharpen Your Mind

I did not know much of anything when I started writing, and here I am, giving you writing advice and sharing my process with you.

De-Numb Your Mind

De-Numb Your Mind

I can definitely see how we are always trying to numb our minds. We constantly need the mental organ entertained and well-numbed with external stimuli.

Why You Should Become an Investor

Why You Should Become an Investor

If you're a young person and you get into investing, make sure you get into investing for the right reason. Find out why you should become an investor in this video.

How Stoicism Can Change Your Thinking

How Stoicism Can Change Your Thinking

How stoic philosophy changed the way I think about life.

Advice Every Young Person Needs To Hear

Advice Every Young Person Needs To Hear

In this video, I am talking directly to young people leaving college. I hope you find this advice useful.

The 5 Investing Books Everyone Should Read

The 5 Investing Books Everyone Should Read

The 5 investing books everyone should read, recommendations by Vitali

What You Should Look For When Hiring Someone

What You Should Look For When Hiring Someone

What you should look for when hiring someone?