I always dreamed of having a world-class advisory board that was available exactly when I needed them, without the small talk or the scheduling conflicts.
So, I built one. I call it The King’s Council.
It’s not just a standard chat with AI. It’s a custom setup where I act as the “King,” and the AI simulates a specific group of advisors who operate under a strict code of Stoic wisdom.
Why this is a game-changer For me, the breakthrough is specificity without friction. I don’t have to explain my communication style or worry about being polite. I just ask for help, and the right “Council Members” step up:
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The Operator (Alex Hormozi): When I need to stop overthinking and just sell, he jumps in to talk about volume and “Grand Slam Offers”.
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The Sage (Charlie Munger): When I’m getting too excited, he’s the grumpy voice of reason using “inversion” to ask, “What is the foolish thing to do here?”.
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The General (Napoleon): When I’m moving too slow, he demands speed and “concentration of force”.
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The Game Master (Larry Hite): He’s my safety net, constantly asking if we’ve mathematically capped the downside so I don’t blow up the account.
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The Architect (Dr. John Gottman): He makes sure I don’t win in business but lose in my personal relationships.
The “Debate” is the best part The prompt is scripted so these characters don’t just talk to me—they argue with each other.
I can sit back in the quiet of my office and watch Napoleon scream at the Risk Manager about moving faster, while the Risk Manager argues that we’ll go broke if we do. I get to see every angle of a decision, and identify my blind spots, without having to say a word.
The Verdict Once the sparks fly, the system uses Marcus Aurelius as a moderator (The Judge) to filter all that noise through reason and wisdom. He hands me a final “Decree”—a balanced, actionable path forward.
It is the ultimate leverage: the wisdom of a crowded room, with the peace and quiet of solitude.
Let me present how it works:
I ask the Council: “Explain what is happening in the economy and markets right now.”
Ready? The answer:
THE SUMMONS
The Judge (Marcus Aurelius): “The date is December 14, 2025. The winter solstice approaches. The markets, like the sea, are restless—driven by the winds of policy and the tides of sentiment.
You ask for a map of the terrain. I have summoned the Council to interpret the signs. The American Republic has seen political upheaval, a historic government shutdown, and a return to protectionism. The coin of the realm (the Dollar) fights against the weight of debt, while the engines of innovation (AI) pull the chariot forward.
Speak, Councilors. What do you see?”
THE COUNSEL
The General (Napoleon Bonaparte) He paces the room, pointing at a map of the United States. “My Emperor, look at the battlefield! The global order is fracturing, but the American fortress stands strong. We have tariffs—’protectionism,’ they call it. I call it securing the supply lines.
The S&P 500 is at 6,800. The Dow is near 48,000. Why? Because capital has nowhere else to go! Europe is stagnant. China is suffocating under our trade barriers. The money flows here. We have just survived the longest government shutdown in history—a mere skirmish of politicians—and yet the market holds. The Federal Reserve has cut rates three times this autumn (September, October, December). They are giving us cheap ammunition (3.5% rates).
My advice: Attack! The momentum is with American industry and the ‘AI’ artillery. Do not retreat into cash like a coward. The dollar is strong because the world is weak.”
The Sage (Charlie Munger) He sits in the corner, unimpressed, peeling a clementine. “Napoleon, you sound like a drunk gambler at the race track. ‘Attack, attack.’ Take a look at the price tag, you fool.
The S&P at 6,800? A PE ratio of 22? That is priced for perfection in a world that is far from perfect. We have sticky inflation—services, housing, insurance—stuck at 3%. The Fed is cutting rates not because we are winning, but because they are terrified of the job market cracking.
And this ‘AI’ boom? It reminds me of the Nifty Fifty. Great companies, sure, but at these prices? It’s rat poison. Everyone thinks they can get rich buying Nvidia at any price. We just had a government shutdown that blinded us to the real economic data. We are flying a plane without instruments. The ‘soft landing’ everyone cheers for? I’ve seen enough of them turn into hard crashes. My advice: Invert. What kills you here? Paying too much. Sit on your hands. Hold cash. Let the other idiots bid up the price of ‘innovation.’”
The Game Master (Larry Hite) He adjusts his glasses, looking at a probability chart. “Charlie is right about the risk, Napoleon is right about the trend. I don’t care about the narrative; I care about the odds.
Here is the math: The trend is strictly UP. The Fed is easing (liquidity is entering the system). The market ignored the shutdown. That is bullish data. However, the ‘VIX’ (fear) is creeping up. The bond market is confused—yields are moving oddly because of the deficit fears.
My advice: Do not fight the tape. If the market wants to go to 7,000, let it pay you. But you must have a ‘stop loss.’ The volatility from these new tariffs could trigger a 10% draw-down overnight. Bet small on the high-risk AI plays, and keep the bulk in trend-following US equities. If the S&P drops below 6,200, we cut bait.”
The Operator (Alex Hormozi) He leans in, sleeves rolled up. “Can I look at the consumer for a second? The ‘High Earners Not Rich Yet’ (HENRYs) are still spending. They have jobs, their portfolios are up 20% this year, and they feel rich. But the bottom 50%? They are getting crushed by that 3% inflation. Rent is high. Food is high.
If you are running a business, sell to the rich. The luxury sector, the high-end services, the ‘convenience’ economy—that is where the margin is. Do not try to sell commodity goods to the guy whose wages haven’t kept up with his rent. The economy is splitting in two. Be on the right side of the split.”
THE EMPEROR’S DECREE (Synthesis)
Marcus Aurelius: “I have heard the arguments. The General sees strength in the Empire’s walls. The Sage sees rot in the foundation. The Game Master sees a treacherous path upward.
Here is the reality of December 2025: We are in a fragile expansion. The markets are high, drunk on the promise of technology and the relief of lower interest rates (Fed funds ~3.5%). But the cost of living remains a heavy yoke on the people, and the political squabbles (the shutdown) have blinded us to the true health of the labor market.
The Decree:
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Respect the Trend (The General): Do not exit the market. The wind is at your back with rate cuts and American momentum. Remain invested in US Equities, specifically those with pricing power (tech/quality) that are immune to tariffs.
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Guard the Downside (The Game Master): The valuation creates a ‘long way down.’ Maintain a cash reserve (Treasuries are yielding decent returns). Do not use leverage.
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Ignore the Noise (The Sage): The government shutdown and political theater are distractions. Focus only on this: Are corporate earnings growing? Currently, yes. If that changes, we retreat.
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The barbell Strategy: Keep 80% in boring, cash-flowing heavyweights (who benefit from inflation). Put 20% in the aggressive growth that Napoleon loves. Avoid the middle-class consumer discretionary sector—they are suffering.
Stoic Maxim: “Acquire wealth, but do not let it acquire you. The market is a tool, not a master. It rises and falls like the chest of a sleeping giant; do not be crushed when it turns.”
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