Why Chasing Comfort Is Killing Your Potential - Swen Lorenz Lays It All Out

What if the pursuit of comfort is quietly killing your potential?

In our latest episode, we sat down with Swen Lorenz of undervalued-shares.com. He is an investor, entrepreneur, and master of unconventional thinking. Swen’s life reads like a case study in contrarian choices:

• Invested in the Stock market since age 16

• Dropped out of university after realizing he was just one of 700 clones in a lecture hall

• Fought the German government for his personal freedom - he didn’t win, but still succeeded

• Built a career—and life—around solving problems most people are too afraid to tackle

We dive into:

• Why having a “stable” job is more expensive than you think

• The underrated power of trusting your gut (and how ignoring it cost Swen millions)

• How to build a freedom-focused life, even if you’re starting from scratch

If you’ve ever felt like you’re playing it too safe—or wondered what’s on the other side of that—this episode is for you.

Find your Freedom,
Lovis & Jason
The Covered Call Podcast

PS.: Please do yourself a favor and check out Swen’s excellent blog: https://undervalued-shares.com

Also in this episode:

📚 Book Recommendations:

1. "The One Page Business Plan"

   • Swen praised this as one of the most underappreciated business plan books, emphasizing simplicity in business strategy.

2. Kevin Kelly’s Essay: "1,000 True Fans"

   • Referenced in the context of building a loyal audience and how even a small, dedicated following can sustain a business.

💡 References to Other People's Work and Quotes:

1. Woody Allen's Quote:

   • "Turning up is 80% of success."

2. Winston Churchill's Quote:

   • "When you're going through hell, keep going."

3. Doug Casey (shared by Lovis):

   • Mentioned as an advocate for skipping university unless it’s for highly specialized fields like medicine or engineering. Swen aligned with this view, criticizing traditional education systems for their inefficiency.

4. Schopenhauer's Quote (shared by Jason):

   • "The task is not so much to see what no one has seen yet, but to think what nobody has thought yet about that which everybody sees."

5. "Your Network is Your Net Worth" (Common Business Saying):

   • Swen echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the value of building strong relationships throughout life.