Episode 39: Wealth expert Sahil Bloom on money, happiness & financial freedom

Sahil Bloom is an investor and entrepreneur who started his career managing $3.5 billion in assets at a private equity firm. Since then, he’s become one of the most respected voices in business, with a combined audience of 3 million across LinkedIn, Instagram, X, and his newsletter.

He counts Apple CEO Tim Cook among his mentors. Most recently, he published his first book, The Five Types of Wealth, which became an instant New York Times bestseller.

In this episode, we tackle the big questions on money and wealth-building—does money truly lead to happiness? What do we sacrifice in the pursuit of money? And how do we define what “enough” is in our lives?

Taking this a step further, we break down the rising cost of living, practical strategies for generating income, managing expenses, and growing your investments.

Finally, we expand the concept of wealth, exploring what it truly means to live a holistic, integrated life. Sahil breaks down the essential roles of time, purpose, and relationships in building true wealth—bringing it all together in what was nothing short of a masterclass.

Chapters 0:00 - Intro 1:02 - “Money isn’t nothing” 3:57 - The science on money & happiness 14:55 - Defining what enough looks like 20:24 - Struggling to pay the bills 25:44 - What’s the purpose of money? 36:35 - Using money to serve something greater 39:24 - Winning the battle, but losing the war 48:29 - Buying things to impress other people 56:52 - Be realistic about wealth-building 59:54 - Building pathways for income 1:04:15 - The meta skills for income generation 1:12:58 - Managing your expenses effectively 1:16:55 - Investments & financial freedom 1:18:06 - The question no one is asking 1:24:24 - Sacrificing relationships for money & success 1:26:13 - The three types of friends 1:27:53 - Making friends & conversation starters 1:34:06 - The worst question in the world 1:36:32 - Finding your purpose

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