The Algebra of Wealth

A Simple Formula for Financial Security

By: Scott Galloway

Narrated by: Scott Galloway

AN INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

A must-have guide to optimizing your life for wealth and success, from bestselling author, NYU professor, and cohost of the Pivot podcast Scott Galloway.

Today’s workers have more opportunities and mobility than any generation before. They also face unprecedented challenges, including inflation, labor and housing shortages, and climate volatility. Even the notion of retirement is undergoing a profound rethink, as our lifespans extend and our relationship with work evolves. In this environment, the tried-and-true financial advice our parents followed is no longer enough. It’s time for a new playbook.

In The Algebra of Wealth, Scott Galloway lays bare the rules of financial success in today’s economy. In his characteristic unvarnished, no-BS style, he explains what you need to know in order to better your chances for economic security no matter what. You’ll learn:

• How to find and follow your talent, not your passion, when making career decisions
• How to ride and optimize big economic waves (hard truth: market dynamics always trump individual achievement)
• What small steps you can take that pay big returns later, including diversification and tax planning
• How stoicism can help you minimize spending and develop better financial habits

Brimming with wise, game-changing advice from one of the world’s most popular business school professors, The Algebra of Wealth offers a powerful framework for making the most of what opportunities come your way.

Critic reviews

“Profoundly insightful and a joy to read. Few explain complicated topics better than Scott Galloway.”
—Morgan Housel, New York Times bestselling author of The Psychology of Money

“The decisions you make at the beginning of your professional life have a compounding impact on your chances of success, and this invaluable guide will steer you toward an optimal outcome.”
—Annie Duke, bestselling author of Thinking in Bets

“The Algebra of Wealth is a book that is about far more than investing and wealth. It’s about how your life choices play out in your financial standing and wealth, and Scott delivers his lessons with humor and panache. I cannot recommend it strongly enough!"
—Aswath Damodaran, professor of finance, Stern School of Business, NYU

“Not only does Scott walk you through the vital steps to gaining financial independence, he provides compelling advice on how to build character, relationships, and an interesting life.”
—David Solomon, CEO of Goldman Sachs

“This is the type of high-impact financial advice that will actually get you to where you want to go.”
—Lyn Alden, financial analyst and author of Broken Money

Wish I had this wisdom at the start of my career

I am gifting this book to both my kids. Life lessons and wisdom that everyone should carry with them!!

Better for younger than older

Scott is great. The advice is solid and covers a lot of ground. The breadth of information is a bit more useful for younger or uninitiated wealth builders, but Scott does a great job explaining the concepts and provides loads of examples.

Practical Advice

Not rocket science or even algebra, Scott provides a very practical blueprint for creating wealth that anyone can follow.

Unique way of explaining complex ideas

Prof G has such a unique way of explaining complex ideas, it astounds me. I’ve forwarded his recent TED talk, his podcasts, and especially this book, to a number of my close friends and family. No one has been disappointed. Excellent.

I loved how Scott broke down the simple algebra of wealth.

Becoming wealthy is a choice, but one that is dependent on a few factors, such as, when and where you’re born, and plenty of luck. It’s definitely not a straight line, but with some discipline and the right partner, it’s achievable.