In my younger years, any mention of emotions, self-help, or personal development was met with ridicule. Years later, when I lived in Switzerland, telling someone I saw a therapist was tantamount to announcing I belonged in a mental asylum. Yet mentioning a visit to the local pastor was perfectly acceptable.

Investing in personal growth was never prioritized—unlike financial assets or intellectual pursuits.

For the ultra-high-net-worth community, financial investment comes naturally. We retain elite CPAs, advisors, lawyers, and family office managers to grow and protect our wealth. Yet we often neglect a crucial investment: ourselves.

In "Family Wealth," James E. Hughes argues that preserving wealth across generations requires more than financial and intellectual assets—it demands human development. Without this human element, the other pillars can crumble....

A narrated essay from The Pressures of Privilege.
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