Every market year leaves clues — but only patient investors stop to unwrap them.

In this Christmas Special of The Lunchtime Investor Show, Marcus & Keith reflect on the lessons 2025 quietly revealed… and how the same mindset could make 2026 your strongest year yet.

While headlines chased drama and noise, the market rewarded those who stayed calm, stayed curious, and stayed invested. This episode is about understanding why and how to carry those lessons forward.

Marcus & Keith break down:

◼️ What this year exposed about investor psychology

◼️ Who the market’s silent winners really were — and what they did differently

◼️ How to reflect on your investing year without emotion or regret

◼️ Turning reflection into a clear, disciplined plan for 2026

This isn’t about predictions or hype. It’s about closing the year with clarity, perspective, and a calm confidence heading into the next cycle.

If you want to step into 2026 educated, prepared, and grounded, this Christmas Special is the reset most investors never take.

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Allan Kleynhans has spent over 32 years studying psychology, philosophy, and human behaviour working with CEOs, elite athletes, military teams, and global brands to understand what truly drives human performance. As an international speaker, master coach, and founder of AWAKEN, Allan has helped thousands dismantle fear, break unconscious patterns, and build real inner power from the inside out.

In this episode of The Lunchtime Investor Show, Marcus sits down with Allan to expose one of the biggest personal development lies: confidence is not something you perform — it’s something you build.

Allan explains:

◼️ Why confidence is a myth and why chasing it keeps people stuck

◼️ How unconscious patterns sabotage decisions, even when you “know better”

◼️ The mechanics of real inner power and how to access it

◼️ The mindset shift that turns fear into clarity and calm action

This conversation goes far deeper than surface-level motivation. It’s about mastering your inner world so your external results in money, investing, leadership, and life finally change.

If you’ve ever felt capable but held back by fear, hesitation, or self-doubt, this episode will fundamentally shift how you see confidence and yourself.

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Samuel Leeds went from the “special needs” desk at school to a £20m+ property empire — and his story is one of the most extreme transformations you’ll ever hear.

Growing up on a council estate, struggling with dyslexia, and being written off by teachers, Samuel refused to accept the path laid out for him. He bought his first property at just 17, became a property millionaire in his early 20s, and now runs one of the UK’s largest property training companies.

In this powerful episode of The Lunchtime Investor Show, Marcus sits down with Samuel to uncover the mindset, money principles, and pivotal moments that changed everything.

Samuel shares:

◼️ The moment he realised traditional school wasn’t his path — and turned rejection into fuel

◼️ How buying his first investment property at 17 set him on a completely different trajectory

◼️ Why “the traditional success path” keeps so many people stuck

◼️ How his approach to property mirrors the discipline and strategy we teach at IM

◼️ The 3 key lessons anyone can use to start building wealth today

If you’ve ever felt limited by your background, your education, or your circumstances, Samuel’s story is proof that none of those things define your financial future.

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Most people think they’re not successful because they lack time, money, or knowledge, but the truth is far more uncomfortable...

In this first part of our two-part psychology special, we reveal how your own mind is quietly sabotaging your potential… long before the market ever does.

Marcus sits down with our Head Trader, Dennis Sahlström, a man who understands the power of mindset more than most. After being 70% down on his portfolio, Dennis discovered Investment Mastery, rebuilt his confidence, transformed his psychology, and went on to become a self-made millionaire in just 8 years.

In this episode, Dennis reveals:

• The hidden psychological blocks that secretly sabotage most investors
• Why your “little voice” is controlling your actions, confidence, and results
• How to overcome fear so you can build momentum and success fast
• The stigma around money — and why so many people don’t trust themselves to invest

This week on The Lunchtime Investor Show, Marcus and Dennis pull back the curtain on the real reason you’re not successful… and how changing your internal story can change everything.

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Natalie Arabella Bailey is a property developer, coach, and mentor who rebuilt her life after hitting a deep emotional low marked by grief, burnout, and self-doubt.

While working multiple jobs in Palma de Mallorca — stuck in a career she hated and overwhelmed by pressure — she reached a breaking point that forced her to confront who she really was and who she wanted to become.

Through personal development, disciplined self-investment, and working with the right mentors, Natalie transformed her mindset, her confidence, and her entire life trajectory. Today, she empowers others to find purpose, resilience, and success by taking control of their inner world first.

Natalie reveals:

◼️ How grief, burnout, and self-doubt can silently shape your identity

◼️ The turning point that pushed her to completely rebuild her life

◼️ Why mentorship is essential for unlocking your next level

◼️ The mindset, discipline, and habits that create long-term transformation

This week on The Lunchtime Investor Show, Marcus sits down with Natalie Arabella Bailey to uncover the truth about personal transformation — and how investing in yourself can change everything from your confidence to your financial future.

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Dr. Jamie Gross is an Intensive Care & Anaesthesia Consultant who hit breaking point after years of overworking, financial stress, and severe burnout. Despite earning six figures and reaching the peak of his medical career, he realised that “success” without balance was destroying his health, mindset, and quality of life.

Jamie rebuilt everything after discovering mindset, financial education, and the power of investing — and he now helps doctors overcome stress, burnout, and overwhelm through personal development and financial confidence.

Jamie reveals:

◼️ The hidden cost of the “work harder” culture in medicine

◼️ How burnout silently drains your health, happiness… and wealth

◼️ The mindset shift that changed his entire life trajectory

◼️ The 3 lessons that helped him transform from a stressed doctor → thriving investor

This week on The Lunchtime Investor Show, Marcus sits down with Dr. Jamie Gross to expose the truth about burnout, why high earners still struggle financially, and how reclaiming control of your mindset can completely change your future.

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Crypto moves in cycles — predictable patterns of boom and correction that have repeated for over a decade, but what if they are dead? Understanding these cycles isn’t luck; it’s the foundation of every successful crypto investor’s strategy.

This week on The Lunchtime Investor Show, Marcus & Keith break down Crypto Cycles, revealing how to spot the next big move before it happens.

📊 What the 4-year Bitcoin cycle really is — and why it matters

🚀 How to recognise when the “banana zone” is beginning

📰 Why you should ignore the headlines and focus on strategy

💡 The No.1 lesson beginners can use to get involved with confidence

If terms like cycles, altcoins, and banana zone sound confusing, this episode will make it all click. Marcus & Keith show you how crypto’s natural rhythm works and how you can use it to invest smarter.

📚 Free Resources:

1. The Lunchtime Trader eBook: https://shrtlnk.co/9Htk2
2. The Lunchtime Investor guide: https://shrtlnk.co/0T3N5
3. Compounding Calculator: https://shrtlnk.co/A7ADR
4. Money Management Tool: https://shrtlnk.co/C8slL

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Everyone wants wealth fast. But here’s the paradox: slowing down is often the fastest way to build lasting wealth.

In this episode, Marcus and James challenge the dangerous “get rich quick” mindset. They reveal why patience isn’t passive — it’s the most powerful wealth-building tool you have.

You’ll discover:
✅ How patience compounds small actions into big results
✅ Why stock market mastery & crypto mastery need discipline, not speed
✅ The hidden risks of chasing overnight success
✅ How to stay focused when progress feels slow

📚 Free Resources:

• The Lunchtime Trader eBook: https://shrtlnk.co/9Htk2
• The Lunchtime Investor guide: https://shrtlnk.co/0T3N5
• Compounding Calculator: https://shrtlnk.co/A7ADR
• Money Management Tool: https://shrtlnk.co/C8slL

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