The Jay Alderton Podcast

#119 - Sahil Bloom - The 5 Types of Wealth


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Jay Alderton sits down with Sahil Bloom, author of The Five Types of Wealth, for a profound conversation about redefining success and embracing a holistic view of wealth.

Sahil shares his transformative journey, unpacking how tragedy, self-reflection, and daily discipline shaped his philosophy.

From the irreplaceable value of time to the power of "glimmers" in everyday life, this episode challenges listeners to rethink wealth beyond money and cultivate a life of purpose, connection, and resilience.

Key Discussion Points:

  1. The Five Types of Wealth:

    • Time: Your most finite resource—invest it intentionally.

    • Social Connections: Combat loneliness in a hyper-connected world by prioritizing depth over breadth in relationships.

    • Mental Health: Recognise "enough" to escape the trap of external validation.

    • Physical Well-Being: Build resilience through small, consistent challenges.

    • Financial Stability: Create value first—success follows.

    • Embracing Mortality (Memento Mori):

      • How acknowledging death clarifies priorities and fuels purposeful living.

      • The role of tragedy in reshaping life perspectives.

      • Energy & Authenticity:

        • The impact of energy in daily interactions—why "vibes" matter more than words.

        • Avoiding transactional relationships and nurturing genuine connections.

        • Triggers vs. Glimmers:

          • Triggers: Stressors that drain energy (e.g., burnout, comparison).

          • Glimmers: Micro-moments of joy or peace (e.g., a sunrise, laughter) that anchor you in the present.

          • Discipline & Momentum:

            • Daily habits as the foundation of growth—start small, think long-term.

            • The "flywheel effect": How incremental progress compounds into transformative change.

            • The Paradox of Modern Life:

              • Why being more connected digitally has led to deeper loneliness—and how to fix it.

              • Where to Find Sahil Bloom:

                • Twitter/X: @SahilBloom

                • Newsletter: The Curiosity Chronicle

                • Book: The Five Types of Wealth (Amazon)

                • ...more
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