What does Ramadan really teach about discipline, faith, and personal growth? In this episode of the WS Podcast, Rami joins Wojciech Salski to discuss the deeper meaning of Ramadan, the power of fasting, and how faith and shared values shape relationships and marriage.

Ramadan, the holy month in Islam, is often understood simply as a time of fasting from food and water. But as Rami explains, its deeper purpose goes far beyond physical restraint. Ramadan is a period of reflection, discipline, and spiritual growth where people strive to break bad habits, practice kindness, and strengthen their connection to faith.

In this conversation, we explore how fasting builds self-discipline and mental resilience. Rami shares personal experiences of overcoming everyday habits like coffee, snacking, and swearing during Ramadan, highlighting how the practice helps reset the mind and strengthen willpower.

The discussion also examines the surprising parallels between Ramadan and other spiritual traditions such as Lent in Christianity, where fasting serves as a form of purification and reflection. We also explore the physiological aspects of fasting, including ketosis and autophagy, and why many people today experiment with intermittent fasting for health and longevity.

Beyond fasting, the episode turns to deeper topics such as marriage, shared values, and the role of faith in relationships. Rami reflects on his personal journey of discovering Islam later in life and how shared spiritual values create a strong foundation for marriage.

The conversation also touches on cultural wedding traditions in Arab communities, the importance of intention in relationships, and why couples benefit from sharing a common purpose and belief system.

This episode offers a thoughtful exploration of discipline, spirituality, relationships, and personal growth, showing how practices like Ramadan fasting can transform both habits and perspectives on life.

All the love, all the power, all of the time!

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Rami's Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3t6ZGAhmeguMWJQKJUkkO2?si=be1047f478694052

Rami's Instagram: @twbforeigner

Previous Episode with Rami: https://fountain.fm/episode/8Wcb3BrCCngUaLUUNCFj

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Is inflation silently stealing your time and purchasing power? In this episode, Wojciech Salski explores the powerful ideas behind Bitcoin, scarcity, and the nature of money inspired by the book Bitcoin: Everything Divided by 21 Million by Knut Svanholm.

The conversation dives into how scarcity creates value and why the expansion of the money supply can lead to the opposite effect: abundance of money but scarcity of real goods. As governments and central banks increase the supply of currency, inflation erodes purchasing power and changes the way people save, spend, and plan for the future.

We explore the concept of inflation as a “time thief,” where the value of saved money gradually disappears, effectively reducing the value of the time and effort people spend earning it. This leads to a system that encourages consumption rather than saving and long-term thinking.

The episode also explains the Cantillon Effect, showing how those closest to money creation benefit the most from inflation, while others experience the loss of purchasing power. Understanding scarcity, money creation, and economic incentives helps explain why scarce digital assets like Bitcoin can maintain value over time.

Beyond economics, the discussion touches on deeper philosophical ideas about time, entropy, and value. Time is ultimately the scarcest resource, and the way money functions in an economy directly shapes how people use it. Bitcoin’s fixed supply of 21 million coins introduces a fundamentally different monetary system built on predictable scarcity.

Finally, the episode explores how a world built on sound money could change saving behavior, reduce wasteful consumption, and encourage more thoughtful economic decisions.

If you want to understand how inflation, scarcity, and Bitcoin intersect, this episode offers a thought-provoking exploration of money, value, and the future of the global economy.

All the love, all the power, all of the time!

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Link to the book on Amazon: https://amzn.eu/d/0esRzPxI

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Who really controls the flow of oil, metals, and food around the world? In this episode, we explore the hidden world of commodity trading and the powerful traders who shape the global economy. Inspired by the bestselling book The World for Sale by Javier Blas and Jack Farchy, this conversation reveals how a small group of traders influence global markets, geopolitics, and financial systems.

We discuss how commodity trading works, who the key players are, and why companies like Glencore, Vitol, and Cargill hold enormous economic power. The episode explores how these traders operate in high-risk environments, often navigating political instability and global crises to secure valuable resources.

We also examine the four major global developments that transformed commodity markets: the opening of previously closed economies, the collapse of the Soviet Union, the rapid economic rise of China, and the growing financialization of global markets.

Along the way, we explore how fear and greed drive markets, why traders often buy during times of crisis, and how financial instruments such as futures and options allow speculation on commodities without ever touching physical goods.

If you want to understand how global markets really work - and how politics, finance, and natural resources intersect - this episode offers a fascinating look into one of the most influential yet secretive industries in the world economy.

All the love, all the power, all of the time!

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Link to the book on Amazon: https://amzn.eu/d/05mUNMca

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"The Creature from Jekyll Island" - https://fountain.fm/episode/vgDpH28sM1q3DbM7h7r9

"Psychology of Money" - https://fountain.fm/episode/gReodmLToRnWwZ06afiC

"The Black Swan" - https://fountain.fm/episode/tAtbEebsvxVDqsi5MQXf

"New Confessions of Economic Hitman" - https://fountain.fm/episode/PQCF1Jrp2ihVjCJZk7Lu

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