Agency is not a word most people use to describe what they want in their life, but it’s a key principle of a free society. It means taking control of your life rather than waiting for things to happen.
Gary Pinkerton saw his family struggle financially during the 1970’s and after a time in the Navy as a submarine captain, he entered the world of personal finance and wealth management.
On this episode of The Clarity Advisors Show, Gary talks with host Ken Trupke about leadership lessons he learned in the Navy, and how he now serves clients who value agency in their lives and are looking to continue to contribute to society.
Timestamps
(01:06): About Prosperity Life Solutions.
(01:36): Defining “agency.”
(06:15): Gary’s background.
(08:31): Summarizing Gary’s services.
(10:35): The difference between coaching and guiding.
(12:22): Gary’s personal story.
(23:06): Lessons learned in the military about teamwork.
(27:35): Advice for today’s leaders.
(30:56): Consistency, honesty, and integrity.
(36:15): Recommended reading and listening.
(41:00): Who should reach out to Gary and how to do it.
Episode quotes
“To have a free society, to have a free world, it is my belief that we need the power in the hands of the people, which means they need to have their own agency.”
“If you don’t become the kind of person who can be the millionaire or the billionaire, then it doesn’t matter if you get it in the lottery. You won’t have it very long because you’re not the person who should be shepherding that.”
“The risk you take on in your financial life is inversely related to how much control and insight you have over what your money’s doing.”
“Integrity just means you are consistent with who you are, what you’re about.”
“One of the most important lessons I try to teach my kids and everyone who’s worked for me is that bad news always gets worse with time.”
“The absolute most important thing you can do when you realize there’s a grenade in the room is jump on it.”
“I want to be around people who want to still add value to the world and they’re seeking agency in their own lives because that makes us all safer and more free.”
Gary Pinkerton’s Recommended Reading and Listening
- Gary’s Gulch podcast
- The One Thing that Changed Everything by Gary Pinkerton
- Perpetual Wealth by Gary Pinkerton (download free e-book)
- Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
- Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand
- Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself by Dr. Joe Dispenza
Connect with Gary Pinkerton
- Email: gary@garypinkerton.com
- GaryPinkerton.com
- Gary Pinkerton on LinkedIn
