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In this episode, we sit down with oil & gas investor Troy Eckard, who shares how he went from humble beginnings in Texas to managing over $500 million in energy assets. From surviving the 2008 financial crash to building a recession-proof investment strategy, Troy reveals the lessons most wealthy people never learn—about money, meaning, and true legacy. If you're ready to shift your mindset around investing, leadership, and generational wealth, this one is a must-watch.

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Timestamps
00:00:00 – Intro: Meet Troy Eckard ($500M+ investor & energy expert)
00:01:35 – Growing up poor in Texas & early money beliefs
00:04:20 – How he built his first oil company with no degree
00:09:15 – Lessons from almost losing everything in 2008 crash
00:12:48 – Getting back up: what Troy changed after losing it all
00:16:50 – Understanding investors: FOMO vs true discipline
00:21:22 – Why most investors don't know what they actually own
00:25:05 – The importance of in-person meetings and proximity
00:30:00 – Land development, oil, and the power of barriers to entry
00:36:42 – The "gold vs water" metaphor & the real value of control
00:42:15 – What most millionaires get wrong about money
00:45:50 – Why 75% of the wealthy Troy knows are miserable
00:50:55 – The 95/5 Rule: mindset that separates winners from the rest
00:55:04 – Real legacy vs generational wealth that disappears
01:00:00 – Business advice: don't chase trends, build for 10+ years
01:06:15 – How his partner scaled from $3M → $30M by supplying competition
01:09:55 – Why land never goes down & how Troy thinks about buying it
01:13:40 – What smart investors actually look for
01:18:05 – Proximity, lifestyle upgrades, and mindset elevation
01:23:00 – How to build authentic relationships that last decades
01:29:45 – The return of face-to-face leadership & client connection
01:35:10 – What's next for the U.S. economy (Troy's take on Trump, inflation & oil)
01:42:00 – Troy's final wisdom: dream big, pay the price, live fully
01:54:33 – Lightning round: quick fire insights on money, success & faith
01:55:00 – Outro & where to find Troy online

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