A Note from James:

Sahil Bloom is one of probably the wisest people I've had on the podcast. Young guy just wrote the book, The Five Types of Wealth, and he's talking about time wealth, social wealth, mental wealth, physical wealth, and of course, financial wealth. He’s developed content and techniques he's shared in his newsletter and on Twitter, offering concise, easy-to-understand ways for increasing your wealth in each of these categories. This episode has immense value—one I definitely plan to share with my kids.

Sahil introduces this concept of asymmetry: small actions that yield outsized rewards, applicable across career, social, financial, mental, and physical wealth. Like consistently fetching coffee for your boss, leading them to trust you with larger responsibilities. It's these small but impactful steps that can dramatically improve your wealth in each category.

Here's Sahil Bloom, author of The Five Types of Wealth: A Transformative Guide to Design Your Dream Life.

Episode Description:

In this episode, Sahil Bloom breaks down his transformative ideas about wealth—going far beyond financial success to include time, social connections, mental health, and physical wellbeing. Sahil shares his personal journey from a lucrative career in private equity to discovering a deeper sense of purpose and satisfaction. He emphasizes finding asymmetrical actions—small, manageable steps that can deliver significant positive changes. Listen to learn how Sahil redefined success, discovered his true north, and how you can too.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to identify and leverage asymmetrical actions for massive gains in personal and professional life.
• Practical strategies for mapping out your strengths and passions to build a life filled with purpose.
• Why taking control of your physical health can immediately boost confidence and life direction.
• How genuine social connections profoundly impact your mental and emotional wellbeing.
• Concrete steps to redefine success on your own terms rather than society's.

Chapters:

• [01:00] Leveraging Social Media for a Book Deal
• [03:00] Why Success Stories Are Often Misleading
• [06:00] The Authenticity Behind Sahil’s Writing
• [09:00] Grappling with the Finite Nature of Time
• [12:00] Realizing Time Wealth Through Personal Experience
• [17:00] Identifying Poverty in the Five Types of Wealth
• [22:00] Making a Radical Life Change
• [27:00] How to Find Your Purpose
• [31:00] Practical Steps for Finding Direction
• [36:00] The Power of Physical Activity
• [40:00] Creating Financial Wealth by Adding Value
• [47:00] Social Wealth: The True Measure of Friendship

Additional Resources:

• The Five Types of Wealth by Sahil Bloom
• Sahil Bloom's Newsletter
• Tim Urban’s "The Tail End" Essay
• Carlo Rovelli on the Nature of Time
• "Cool Runnings" Film Quote

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