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290: Mission Brief, Execute, Debrief: A Pilot's Framework for Smarter Investing - James Reeman
Wednesday, 14 January, 2026
In this episode of the BigMikeFund Podcast, Big Mike chats with Delta Captain James Reeman from a sunny Hawaii layover. Drawing parallels between high-stakes fighter pilot missions and savvy investing, James shares aviation’s “threat brief” for risk mitigation—identifying pitfalls, prepping contingencies, and debriefing lessons to avoid repeats. From commanding F-16s and a Space Force squadron to mentoring pilots on tax-efficient diversification (beyond 401(k)s into alternatives), he stresses fulfillment over achievement: “Wealth is for enjoying life.” As a new grandfather in Colorado, James reflects on family traditions, financial education gaps, and giving back via the Wings Over the Rockies Air & [...]









