The negative side of Rudy's Brain. 

I appreciate your straight talk episodes. I don't invest in magic or "cardboard". I come for your colorful commentary and insight on investing and I always walk away with some bit of inspiration or knowledge. Thank you.

Said it once many years ago and will say it until the end: these type of videos are the real MVPs of this channel. Yes, easy booster openings and stuff get traction and likes but THESE are the real deal. Honest, mature, N.F.G and slapping people with a big Phyrexian Tower of reality in their faces. Thank you. You may have changed more lives with this real talk and board videos than you may actually realise.

Stuck in this mindset. Wasted my 20's working for a company that dumped me without notice when things got tight. My 30's so far has been a repeat. Was grinding away at my job, 6 - 7 days a week, 10 - 14 hours a day, sacrificed all semblance of a personal life. Missed milestones. Laid off again in the end. Back to square one and rapidly approaching 40 alone. Years gone, grinding for other people to become rich off my labor. It's hard to not be resentful and negative. I'm tired, boss.

Hi Rudy, I don't know if you actually read these but it you do, thank you. This is what I need to hear to keep going. I see people everyday give up after one small misstep and I kinda feel bad for them. Again truly, thank you.

I remember going to Gran Prix (how may iterations are there since then?) Seattle 2015 and asking people about this guy name Rudy at Alpha Investments. The reactions from back then were priceless. Happy to still follow you 7+ years later

Rudy boy I've been watching you since your Kahns of taroir video, and have learnt more from listening to you ramble than I ever did in college. Don't stop rudy

yeeees boii 30mins uf rudy, lemme smoke my blunt and hop into bed because its late af

Darium's channel was the best. Everything in this is spot on in terms of advice too.

Thanks Rudy, i follow your channel for now about a year and I really appreciate your content. I learn so much from only following you.

Thank you for whole 30 Minutes of your time. These and the financial videos are my favorite ones. ❤

I'm not going to sell any of my stuff until I retire in 16 years. I've been buying sealed boxes for 10-11 years.

I enjoyed today’s speech. “Risk of not doing/trying” hit home. Keep these ones up! Listened while cooking. Pack openings require looking at the screen at one doesn’t get much work done. So keep this style video on rotation👍

I left a comment on an older video as well, Derium's was one of spots I went to growing up. It's crazy how the world works. I love watching you each day and best of luck, thanks for repairing my dryer 😎

very nice video, its super nice to see your insight and your experiences in a more long form video. keep up the good stuff Rudy

One of your best videos Rudy, great talk and advice

Man. I want to see you as a guest on Rekeita Law's late night show. That would be fun.

You have no idea how much your advice has helped me in so many aspects of my life. Thank you Rudy seriously THANK YOU

Some unpopular life advice that is spot on. The style reminds me of Mark Manson. Let's keep moving forward into the next rollercoaster cycle!

Hey Rudy, Thank you again for these frequent videos on your experiences in financial markets and implementing financial instruments to make your way into living a cozy life as a humble cardboard merchant. Your videos really help to reinvigorate spirit into my passions (long term).

Rudy youre a huge inspiration i really appreciate your pov and insight into this crazy journey.

25:39 on.... pure platinum. Cheers.

I freaking love your long rants keep it up dude

RU-vid is tough, but what would the landscape look like today if Rudy had never taken a chance on it? Fewer MTG finance gurus and taco memes?🌮

Keep pushing and you can get there, you will feel like its pushing against the Tide but you will get ahead if you keep it, if you want something bad enough you will have to work for it, it will not just appear. BOOMSTICK

Hey Rudy, just wanted to tell ya i've been subscribed and watching for a few years now (maybe 3-4, idk) and these types of videos you make are some of my favorites and they always leave me feeling motivated and better off, re-activates the mental grind set. Thanks.

Great conversation Rudy. You are 100% right about starting a RU-vid channel. I started my channel 11 months ago and have grown it to 2200+ subscribers because I've been diligent about posting videos every day (over 500) and responding to every comment. I've also learned to listen to my viewers of the channel and take their feedback as encouragement to do better.

“Negative. I am a meat popsicle…we bagged the guy.”

That was great! Thank you my friend!!!

I'm kinda happy that I didn't much out of today's video. It shows how far I've come and how much I understand. I'm not being cocky or complacent, there's always much more to learn. But it means I've on the right track

_Florida Man Sports Fluffy 'Extra-Conditioner' Hairstyle From the 80s in Attempt to Soothe Cardboard Markets_

Love these vids Rudy. Revisit old ones similar to this from time to time. Learned a lot over the years from the advice. Reaping the rewards of patience discipline and hard work feels better than a lady of the night or a floppy taco

Just ran across your channel a few weeks ago and am loving it. I am a Pokemon collector and still really enjoy all your content. I enjoy watching your long videos and hearing your mindset towards investing. Thank you for all you do.

People have trouble taking action for expected results that are comprised of a set of absolute results with their own probabilities.

Really appreciate these kinda vids Rudd, they're great to listen to while looking for cardboard to buy. Thanks Rod. Thanks.

No negativity at all. Just old man wisdoms. Best video so far. a fan

Talks like this, make Rudy the dad I never had 💯

Rudy pumps and dumps sealed magic harder than Reebok. Yet I listened and have an 18 wheeler full of cardboard. Let me know when you need that crypto alpha taco man. Oh yea we’re heading to St Auggie next week for vacation and Pink Snatch Foils

this is a gem video guys... take it and rewatch it again... change your mindset

I love these long format discussions

These are always the best types of videos

New here. I appreciate your mindset. You have a great way of explaining what you are trying to get across. Clearly it comes from your own experience. I appreciate that. No b.s. here. Thanks for being you.

If it has a negative side, it MUST BE like a battery 🪫!!!

Thank you Rudy! Amazing video

This can all be boiled down to "capturing the gain" as the main take-away. Because the reality is that negativity and skepticism is what keeps us protected/hedged against a the larger losses. Because if there's opportunity in EVERYTHING then you stand to lose the most from the things that crash the hardest. Pick a path forward that feels comfortable that includes long term plans for medium to long term gains, and that's the best thing for you. Because the reality is that the opportunities that seem to have the most upside are often the ones that stand to lose the most. Negativity keeps you hedged against the larger losses. But the other side of that sword is not doing anything. Find the middle.

Probably your best video- although the Magic 30 music videos are pretty precious to me.

Rudy is more than Wolverines balding brother. He can think smart thoughts!

20 years from now, "The world in Magic", will be Rudy's travel vlog instead of anything to do with the game! LOL😎👍✌️

This was awesome! Those were some very wise words, Rudy.

Rudy, I'd love to hear your thoughts on best practices in storing a sealed collection for those of us who have a large amount of sealed that could fill maybe....12+ large containers...but obviously don't have as much as you. Where would you start? Keep it in a secured location in the house? Storage unit? Thanks.

These long commentary type videos are my fav

Nobody ever talks about the 'Pro's' of Tarkir... All I hear are Khans....

Indeed, there are multiple ways to "the top". Most of them with high yields also come with higher risks, not everybody is cut out to take up on those. And they are more likely to fail if they are too cautious, overthinking etc. or simply not educated to make a good choice. Choosing alone is tough, especially when offered incomplete sets of options. More doomed to fail than not.

I am trying to transition to the have instead of the have nots. I think it is working, but I don't think I will see it making a big tangible difference in my life for another 3 to 5 years. With that being said I am also only in my early/mid 30s. If I see a slightly life changing quality of life increase in my mid to late 30s I think that's pretty good! Also need to plug myself by saying I have a RU-vid where I document the progress every week. It keeps me on track if nothing else!

This was actual pretty insightful. Honestly.

Definitely - you can't judge your actions based on merit, on outcomes. You can only judge this: "did I make the best decision with the info available at the time? And if not, what would have been a better decision based on that info only?"

Really good video. Thank You

I like these kind of real-talk about life in general videos, keep doing these! I give 100% in the gym and can see the results. One day I will look like 'the brute' from mtg hahaha, and yes people will always talk shit about anything/anyone, just filter the garbage and engage with the positive ones. Let's yell at cars driving by from the porch one day!

RUDY!! This was a great video very transparent!!

This is deep. If Rudy made a $500/month fake-guru-style course, I would definitely buy it.

Damn, i wish this was said durring the Pokemon Evolutions age. I would of gotten way ahead and lost it all to Taco Bell and a trip to Florida to see my mom

You constantly teach me so much

I know Rudy gets hate from a lot of people but man I have enjoyed all of his content! I like when he speaks real talk as well.. He tells it how it is.. I know he's super wealthy and most not so well off people can't relate to him in certain ways (myself included) but I gotta give respect when it's due! Even if some of it is ridiculous, it's a good source of entertainment LOL..

Great speech,all truth! Invest in yourself,so you can invest in what you want to achieve! Nothing is impossible if you put your mind to it!!!

Fantastic video

Thank you for the talk!

Thanks Rudy

Great video Rudy. Thank you

When I sell something I stop seeing what it was and see what it is. So for me it becomes what I sold it for because it is gone.

Omg How can you get so many old wearthlight boxes ?here in Brazil there are no more of these boxes, can you still find boxes of these editions in large quantities like urza, odyssey, mirage?

This video saved my life

Appreciate you keeping it real.

Great stuff man, my respect to you.

I would die for this man

came here from another channel that bashed Rudy and his subs, if this comment can get more than 100 likes ill patron up and buy a case. I'll start my timmy journey.

My favourite yet. Thanks Rudy

My thing is all this hard work and effort for the future feels entirely pointless in this economy. Costs are eclipsing earnings at record levels. I'm tired of having to constantly hunt and increase my income, working twice and three times harder than my parents ever did, just to end up with about half, or less than half, of what they had. There are only so many hours, side hustles, and ideas that you can execute in a day before you say fuck it and start valuing time more than money, regardless of what economics experts are saying. Love the videos, Rudy. Just my two cynical AF cents as as 35 year old entrepreneur, 8 years in self-employed.

❤thank you Rudy!

good video, much better than your 10 min patreon entertainment slop

Thanks for the video Rudy. I remember the old days of MTG RU-vid videos. There was very little on MTG from a financial background/perspective. I very much appreciate your content, as I am in Finance as well. I prefer investing/collecting MTG cards to play with while they appreciate, but you are very reasonable regarding sealed product collecting. Good luck, and we will continue to battle over purchasing Alpha PSA/BGS cards :)

One of your best videos!!

I really value this high budget vlog. Great insight and mindset. I'm motivated!

Khans, buy it now, US, english, shipped: 10% appreciation per year to date

Great video. Much needed.

pump and dump your ex LOL very casual ending, love it.

Good talk taco man. 👍

I bought 24 arclight phoenix at $2 and sold at $20. sure I could have sold them at $30, but I'm happy with my 10x profit.

love this

Rudy: the Collectible Boglehead

The Perfect is the enemy of the Good Rudy. Make it your montra and it will seriously help you out with allot of that negativity and self destructive behaviors.

I miss these talks

shoutout to Deriums TCG Card Shop Life! good times

Amen brother 👍

came for the picture....left disapointed

I’m sure this was great insight but I couldn’t hear anything without the pink visor

I thought 💭 Rudy’s brain 🧠 was positive on both sides?!

More episodes like this roody!

One word : Inspiring !

Time to listen and chill

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Good video. On point