In our conversation with Mark Shupe, author of "The Moneyball Method: A Middle-Class Manifesto for Objective Investing," we delve into the essential principles of objective investing and the fallacies surrounding traditional financial advice. Shupe elucidates the significance of understanding money, prices, markets, and profits, emphasizing that money should not be demonized but rather respected for its role in facilitating production and value creation. He introduces the concept of "risk capacity," which shifts the focus from conventional notions of risk tolerance to a more personalized assessment of how much one can afford to lose. The discussion further explores the importance of cash flow management and the critical role of time in achieving investment success, challenging the prevailing belief that beating the market is paramount. Ultimately, this episode serves as a clarion call for middle-class investors to adopt a rational, evidence-based approach to investing that prioritizes personal values and long-term goals.Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services:The Moneyball Method: A Middle-Class Manifesto for Objective Investing (book)The Moneyball Method blog on SubstackThe Moneyball Method on YouTubeMoneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game - WikipediaMoneyball (film)David Loeper - Wealth ManagementJohn Tamny on Twitter (X)Rick Rescorla - WikipediaHeart of a Soldier - Simon & ShusterEpisode 114 (56 minutes) was recorded at 2200 Central European Time, on August 23, 2026, with Alitu's recording feature. Martin did the editing and post-production with the podcast maker, Alitu. The transcript is generated by Captivate Assistant.Easy listen to The Secular Foxhole podcast in your podcast (podcatcher) app of choice, e.g., Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Listen Notes.Even better is to use one of the