Bitcoin’s Journey: From 2017 to Adulthood on Tola Talks – Ep #298

Today I discuss economic trends from Gallup, Bitcoin investment insights, being accountable and taking responsibility in life, plus the oldest name in America, with a remembrance and shout-out to one of greatest baseball players of all time…the Bambino, the Sultan of Swat…Babe Ruth.

Have an awesome Tuesday everyone…and get your workout in! Peace – R

50 Years of Apple: Lessons from Steve Jobs on Tola Talks – Ep #266

Rich talks about the legacy of Steve Jobs on Apple’s 50th anniversary, Donald Trump’s Ballroom brawl, space exploration and spending $125 billion going to the Moon, and personal development tips. Rich shares insights on innovation, leadership, and making impactful life choices. Not to mention, his reinforcement of the ABC’s: All-body workout, Blissful sleep and Colorful diet.

Life Lessons from Golf on Tola Talks – Ep #251

Rich discusses the importance of focusing on the basics like diet, the impact of social media bans, staycations, lessons from golf, and the enduring relevance of Garfield comics. He shares personal stories, societal insights, and practical tips for a balanced life.

Watch now and discover: → Focus on your diet as the easiest health habit to control. → Support societal well-being by limiting social media for kids, like Indonesia. → Embrace staycations to save money and spend quality time with your family. → Adopt golf habits like etiquette, patience, and honesty in your daily life. → Appreciate timeless cultural icons like Garfield the tabby cat, coming to Nickelodeon.

To Hell in a Handbasket & Movie Review of Avatar: Fire and Ash on Tola Talks – Ep #229

In this episode of Tola Talks, metaphorically speaking and with the utmost compassion, Rich Tola gives his Top 10 Reasons why we’re going To Hell in a Hand Basket. From World Peace to American Peace – or lack thereof – Tola touches upon obesity rates, reading and math proficiency scores of today’s tweens and teens, the U.S. Federal budget deficit reaching astronomical levels, the cost of living in the U.S. of more than $6500 per household, as well as the recent Gallup poll with Ethics rating of U.S. professions at record lows. Rich also gives a Movie Review of the new blockbuster by James Cameron, Avatar: Fire and Ash. He also recounts personal tragedies plus his beliefs on how immigrants today can and should become U.S. citizens.

Watch now and discover: → World Peace and American Peace has been a challenge for all earth’s citizens. → The average of a new hire in the United States is 42 years old. → The latest Gallup poll says Ethics ratings for U.S. professionals are at record lows. → Movie review of the new James Cameron blockbuster, Avatar: Fire and Ash → Why immigrants have made the U.S. should become citizens after 5 years.

‘Major League’ Review & Hollywood Woes on Tola Talks – Ep #198

On today’s Tola Talks, we discuss various controversies dominating the news including Russian sanctions, White House construction projects, and the Gaza cease fire, before shifting to a nostalgic celebration of Major League Baseball – the 1989 movie starring Tom Berenger and Charlie Sheen, Major League – plus a good luck shout-out to the former New York Yankee and bench coach for the Toronto Blue Jays, Don Mattingly, aka, Donnie Baseball. We also reflect on the decline of Hollywood and the impact of the 1980s on film, sharing my Top 30 movie picks from that era, highlighting their cultural significance as well as my personal memories associated with them.

Have a great day everyone, and as always, get your workout in! Peace – R

Merry Christmas & Welcome to Tola Talks Texas!

Our first episode on Christmas day is a special one: we’re talking about my own religion of Tolism based on the foundation that Health = Wealth with your temple as your most important asset; the history of Texas and why it’s better than California; the overall grading of the Biden Administration including the pandemic vs. epidemics; COVID and fear mongering; investing in blue chip stocks and trading all seven cryptocurrencies on Robinhood; former presidents George Washington, Donald Trump and JFK; LeBron James, Fox Nation and Paulina Porizkova as a role model who drinks from the Fountain of Youth; plus my love of films including the Swedish version of The Girl who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest.