#whatthewealth
A newsletter of unconventional insights on wealth, life, and legacy systems.
The Startup World’s Favorite Wealth Illusion?
We’ve been told fast growth, fast exits, and young founders are the secret to success. But what if that’s just a fleeting illusion — like the Sakura blossom?
Get a GRIP on Wealth
To break the cycle, wealthy families need G.R.I.P.—a four-part model for wealth sustainability…
The Rise of AI-Powered Founders: Rethinking Wealth in the Startup Era
What if billion-dollar startups no longer needed teams or millions in funding? With AI as the ultimate co-founder, solo entrepreneurs are rewriting the rules of wealth creation. As creativity becomes the new currency, the question is: How will you adapt to this revolution?
Lakshmi’s Blueprint for Wealth Systems
What can Lakshmi, the ancient Hindu goddess of wealth, teach us about the future of prosperity? Discover how her timeless wisdom offers a blueprint for redefining wealth systems, balancing material success with harmony and purpose in the age of AI and innovation.
The Price of Playing the Wealth Game: Who’s Really Winning?
Reading the latest Wealth Report from the Financial Times, it’s a game where the rules are ever-changing, and the stakes grow higher each year. Today, to be among the “ultra-rich,” a net worth of $35 million won’t cut it. Now, the entry bar is inching toward $100 million, leaving even the conventionally wealthy on the sidelines. But in this race to the top, who’s truly winning?
Mad Max or Diamond Age? 6 Wealth Trends Shaping Your and My Future.
Mad Max or Diamond Age? Explore 6 transformative wealth trends that could shape the future for us all. From AI and automation to wealth inequality, cybersecurity, longevity, climate change, and decentralization, each trend poses unique dilemmas: will they lead to scarcity or abundance? This article summs up the polarities and choices that will define our collective future, inviting you to reflect on the possibilities for a world where wealth goes beyond financial gain to encompass health, security, and sustainability
Wealth Beyond Borders: Decentralization as the Silk Road to Equity
(From the Diamond Age Wealth Good Time Stories)
In a future where decentralization fuels innovation and collaboration, wealth is redefined as a collective resource. Explore how blockchain, DAOs, and peer-to-peer networks might unlock new opportunities for equity and prosperity beyond borders. Dive into real-world examples like Ethereum and Filecoin, and learn how historical precedents like the Hanseatic League paved the way for decentralized systems. Can decentralization reshape the future of wealth? Discover the possibilities in this forward-looking narrative.
The New Kings of Chaos: Decentralized Wealth in a Post-Collapse World
(From the Mad Max Wealth Bad Time Stories)
Imagine a world where centralized institutions crumble, and survival hinges on decentralized systems of power. In this future, wealth isn’t defined by what you own but by your ability to access vital resources through blockchain, peer-to-peer economies, and local networks. Drawing parallels with historical collapses, we explore how decentralization becomes the new currency in a Mad Max-style scenario, reshaping the rules of wealth and power. From the fall of Rome to the rise of cryptocurrencies, this article delves into how decentralized structures will shape the future of wealth.
Climate of Abundance: The Rise of Collaborative and Regenerative Wealth
(From the Diamond Age Wealth Good Time Stories)
In a world facing climate crises, wealth is transforming from a game of resource hoarding to one of innovation and regeneration. From heatwaves to high yields, this article explores how sustainability and collaboration are driving a new era of wealth creation.
Survival as Wealth: Navigating the Future of Climate Chaos
(From the Mad Max Wealth Bad Time Stories)
In a future shaped by climate breakdown, traditional wealth gives way to survival-based power. The rich are building eco-fortresses and stockpiling resources, transforming sustainability into the ultimate form of control. This is the new reality of wealth in a world on the edge.