What If Chasing Money Is Costing You Everything?
Release Date: 02/05/2025
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info_outlineIn this episode, Sahil Bloom shares why chasing money alone won’t make you truly wealthy—and what actually will.
Sahil is a writer, entrepreneur, and investor known for breaking down complex ideas into powerful, actionable insights. His debut book, The Five Types of Wealth: A Transformative Guide to Design Your Dream Life, challenges the belief that financial success is the only goal worth chasing. Instead, he reveals a new blueprint for building a life of true fulfillment—one that balances time, social, mental, physical, and financial wealth.
We dive deep into why most people are measuring their lives all wrong, how to escape the trap of “later,” and why redefining your personal scoreboard is the key to happiness. Sahil also shares practical tools to reclaim your time, stop the busyness spiral, and align your daily actions with what actually matters. If you’ve ever felt stuck in the endless pursuit of “more,” this episode will change how you think about success forever.
Some highlights we explore:
- “Later is just another word for never.” Why waiting to enjoy life is the biggest mistake you can make.
- The energy calendar trick. A simple way to identify what drains and fuels you—so you can shift your schedule.
- The Red Queen effect. How endless busyness tricks you into thinking you’re making progress when you’re actually stuck.
Enjoy!