JL Collins on 'The Diary of a CEO' podcast!


The Simple Path to Wealth

Your roadmap to a rich, free life — in just five minutes per week.

January 13, 2026
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I now have two favorite interviews.
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Where Hasan Minhaj beat me with sticks, Steven Bartlett lulled me into revealing two very personal stories I'd never shared before.
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After almost three hours discussing the power of financial freedom and the investing path to reach it, the Diary of a CEO host got me going in ways I didn't expect.
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He also made an announcement he probably should have run past his girlfriend first. You'll have to listen to find out what that was:

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And if you're ready to start your year off on the Simple Path, the book is on sale for $19 on Amazon right now!

Grab a copy for yourself or for someone you care about.
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​—JL Collins


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