Committed Investing: Why Waiting Is the Riskiest Strategy
In this power-packed episode, we dive into the psychology of fear, the myth of market timing, and the real reason cash on the sidelines is riskier than it looks. Dustin shares a compelling narrative—anchored in historical data, human behavior, and even ancient mythology—to urge you listeners to stop freezing and start moving.With trillions in idle capital and uncertainty dominating the headlines, most investors are paralyzed. But what if the key isn’t waiting for the perfect moment—but developing the muscle memory to act through fear?What you'll learn:Why sitting on cash can be more dangerous than investingHow post-crash returns often soar 25–35%What Prometheus can teach modern builders and investorsHow to create a rhythm of action in uncertain timesWhy the best investors don’t aim for perfection—they aim for progressThis episode is a rallying cry for entrepreneurs, investors, and creators to stop waiting and start building. Because the future belongs to those who take smart, imperfect action today.00:00 - Visualizing Your Cash and Market Realities00:49 - The Power of Action Over Fear01:25 - The Importance of Calculated Risk02:15 - Building Wealth Through Consistent Investment03:01 -The Legend of Prometheus: A Metaphor for Builders04:11 - Embracing the Rebel Spirit to Ignite Change05:15 - Taking Small Steps to Build Momentum05:46 - Building the Fire Together
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What’s in Your Blood? How AI + Biomarkers Are Redefining Preventative Health with Renée Deehan
In this insightful episode of the Picture Wealth Podcast, host Dustin welcomes Renée Deehan, Senior VP of Science & AI at InsideTracker, for a deep dive into the intersection of blood biomarkers, artificial intelligence, and personalized health optimization.They explore how InsideTracker is revolutionizing proactive wellness—like a next-gen “life insurance”—by analyzing your blood and lifestyle to deliver personalized, science-backed recommendations. Renée breaks down what common markers like LDL, CRP, and cortisol really tell us, why most health trends on social media aren’t worth your time, and how AI is helping people cut through the noise to focus on what really matters for longevity and healthspan.From optimized health dashboards to non-prescription interventions like cilium husk and olive oil, you’ll learn why boring, consistent habits might just be the real secret to peak performance—and how even the healthiest people get surprising results.What You’ll Learn:Why blood is one of the most reliable health indicatorsThe problem with blindly following Instagram health trendsHow InsideTracker's AI engine analyzes thousands of studies to make real, personalized health suggestionsThe power of preventative health and how it’s being rebranded as “longevity”What happens after your blood test—from results to recommended lifestyle changesWhy they don’t sell supplements (and why that matters)Links & Resources:🔗 InsideTracker.com00:53 - Understanding Blood Biomarkers03:17 - Inside Tracker's Approach to Health04:25 - Personalized Health Goals and Recommendations07:58 - The Role of AI in Health Tracking12:20 - Behavioral Health and Preventive Measures17:08 - Insights and Surprising Findings22:29 - Future of Health Tracking and AI30:43 - Conclusion and Contact Information
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The Distance Between the Dishes
In this poignant solo episode, Dustin captures the quiet tension that can settle between partners chasing success but losing connection. Through the lens of a couple navigating parenthood, pressure, and high-performance careers, he explores the emotional gap that ambition can create—and the quiet power of choosing presence over productivity.With poetic storytelling and powerful metaphors, he urges listeners to remember: hustle is a season, not a sentence. True wealth isn’t just in portfolio growth or business milestones—it’s in shared dinners, undistracted weekends, and showing up for the people who matter most.This is a wake-up call for anyone building a life of success: don’t forget to live it. Because presence, not performance, is the original ROI.
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The Fire: We Build a Father’s Ledger
In this heartfelt solo episode, Dustin expands on the theme of legacy by exploring the quiet yet powerful ways fathers shape their children’s worldview—not just through lessons, but through lived example. He shares raw, reflective moments with his sons: answering tough questions, sharing playful games, and modeling resilience, integrity, and presence.Through everyday memories—building block towers, sharing pancakes, or collapsing after a trail run—he reveals how real wealth isn’t in spreadsheets or possessions, but in the emotional currency passed on: courage, kindness, permission to try again. Dustin reminds us that kids don’t just inherit assets—they inherit our beliefs about money, time, and what truly matters.This episode is a moving call to lead by example, to build not just portfolios, but bonfires—sources of warmth and meaning that future generations can gather around.
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The Ledger Beyond Time: Redefining Wealth with Purpose
In this reflective solo episode, the Dustin invites you into a quiet moment of contemplation—sitting on the deck, coffee in hand, laughter in the background—and poses a profound question: If your life was a ledger, would it be truly balanced? Drawing parallels between financial wealth and soulful fulfillment, the episode challenges the modern obsession with productivity, automation, and material success.Instead, it encourages building a legacy rooted in purpose, presence, and personal philosophy—what the host calls staking your claim in time, not just capital. Through poetic storytelling and historical reflections, including a nod to Marcus Aurelius, you are urged to trade distraction for attention, comfort for clarity, and retirement for a life of aliveness.This episode is a powerful reminder that the true return on investment is a life that feels deeply your own—and that the ledger worth building is one no spreadsheet can measure.
What if wealth wasn’t just about what you have—but how you live?
Hosted by Dustin Serviss—entrepreneur, author, and founder of Serviss Wealth—The Picture of Wealth is a curated lab of ideas, conversations, and experiments exploring the intersection of money, performance, longevity, and lifestyle design.
This isn’t another financial podcast obsessed with spreadsheets and stock picks. It’s for high-performing business owners, professionals, and families who want to optimize their life’s work and live with intention—today.
From blood panels to business strategy, family legacy to financial independence, you’ll learn what it takes to thrive across every area of life—without burning out, selling out, or settling. Real guests. Big ideas. Tactical tools.
This is a documentary of modern thinkers building legendary lives.
Welcome to The Picture of Wealth.