The Great Devaluation

Introduction: One Minute to Midnight

Had you told me 10 years ago that I would become a financial author and one of the leading voices in the world on the subject of gold and the global economy, I would have said you were absolutely crazy. Ten years ago, my life looked entirely different than it does today. Back then, my life was consumed with pursuits in the entertainment industry. I had spent the first 20 years after college making my way up the ranks in Hollywood—from “actor,” to “writer,” to “director,” and eventually to “producer.” I am a storyteller at heart. It is what I am most passionate about.

But seven years ago I came across a story that caused me to leave the entertainment business altogether. The more I learned about this story, the more I realized it was a story that very few people knew, that no one else was telling, and everyone needed to hear. It's one I have become so passionate about that I have made it my life's mission to share it with as many people around the world as I can. Candidly, I was initially unsure that I was the right person to share this story, but have since come to view it as my obligation to share the enlightenment I have obtained with as many people around the world as I know need it. I have written books and newsletters, produced award-winning videos, helmed multiple documentaries and webinars, and even created animations and children's stories. I have given talks around the world, and my presentations have been subscribed to by tens ...