The 5 Types of Wealth: A Transformative Guide to Design Your Dream Life

As an avid reader of personal development books, "The 5 Types of Wealth" was an amazing refresher. For the most part, a lot of the ideas in this space are recycled. Some people may find that annoying, but for me it's a reminder that the fundamental principles remain the same. What I love about this book is the practicality of it. For many of the typical personal development topics that readers of this genre will be familiar with (e.g. time management, goal setting, evaluating areas of life, etc.) the author provides his proprietary frameworks to help us take action on them. The author also provides systems us readers can use to track, measure, and refine our personal development over time--and that's what I love about this book. As I'm sure many of us improvement-junkies can attest, sometimes we can get caught up in the feel good of exposing our mind with new ideas. And you'll definitely get that from reading this book. But like I said, the best part is the practical exercises provided to help you take action on everything. There's one exercise in particular that provides a stark reminder about the shortness of life. Yes, we all intellectually understand that life is short and that we should cherish the moments with loved ones that matter BUT by completing the exercises you will begin to intrinsically FEEL how this is the case so that rather than mere intellectual stimulation I'm actually driven to make change in my behavior.

At 39 years old, I read Carnegie's How to Win Friends and Influence People. I found this book to be one of the best guides for living and relationships. I can now add a second book to this category, Sahil Bloom's The 5 Types of Wealth.Bloom's book is a terrific read with some excellent supporting information after registering on his website.Overall, I found Bloom's book a fast and insightful read full of implementable suggestions. The suggestions range frome improving your time management, social wealth, mental health, physical health, and of course financial wealth. I did appreciate that Bloom directed the reader to the four non-financial "wealths" before ending on Financial Wealth. To me, this added credibility to the book and to Bloom's perspective on life.I highly recommend this book for anyone interested in improving their life and relationships. I'd even recommend this book to me at 39 years old -- even though I'm now 73!Get this book, read it, highlight it, and learn from it. You won't regret it.

If you have already invested time and energy in making your life better, and making yourself better, for any length of time, you will recognize a lot of what's in this book. I wouldn't say I found much in the way of new material I hadn't heard of before, BUT... what a great resource to have so much information in one place!I like Sahil's style, and enjoy his newsletters because they are short, full of information, and well-written. As an engineer, I appreciate the way the book is organized. This allows you to concentrate on areas that you want to work on. Also, I appreciate that Sahil gives lots of options for ways to build wealth in a particular area, not that someone will do ALL of them, but that you will find a few that resonate with you and will be effective for you.In the later years of life myself, I enjoyed the reading, and the examples from Sahil's life. There were good reminders for me contained within the pages. I bought copies for each of my sons, as I think there is a ton of life wisdom packed into this book.

Not much in here is new or novel, but combining the five types into a single read and doubling down on the helpful reminders was a great read

As an ardent follower of Sahil Bloom's weekly newsletters, I approached his debut book with high expectations, and "The 5 Types of Wealth" not only met but exceeded them, emerging as the most impactful self-help book I've encountered in recent years. While longtime readers of Bloom's newsletters might recognize some concepts, seeing them woven together into a cohesive framework offers a fresh and transformative perspective on what it truly means to live a wealthy life.At the heart of Bloom's philosophy lies the critical premise: financial wealth, while important, should not be the dominant measure of a rich life. Your wealthy life may be enabled by money, but in the end, it will be defined by everything else. As he says, "Your wealthy life may be enabled by money, but in the end, it will be defined by everything else." Through meticulous research spanning three years and countless interviews, Bloom presents four other equally crucial forms of wealth: Time, Social, Mental, and Physical. What particularly resonates is his practical approach, breaking down each wealth type into three pillars and providing a 25-question assessment tool that helps readers establish their baseline.The book's true strength lies in its actionability. Each section concludes with concrete strategies for improvement, making abstract concepts tangible and implementable. Bloom's relationship map and energy matrix stand out for me as particularly valuable tools that I'm eager to incorporate into my own life. His systems for time wealth management are already proving their worth in my daily routine.Perhaps the most powerful aspect of the book is captured in the interviews Bloom conducted, where notably, "No one mentioned money" when discussing their version of a wealthy life. This observation is perfectly encapsulated in one of the book's most memorable quotes: "The only thing that matters at all is the quality of the relationships with the people we love." This is particularly refreshing in today's money-obsessed culture."The 5 Types of Wealth" is more than just another self-help book; it's a comprehensive blueprint for living a truly rich life. Whether you're starting your career, navigating midlife, or planning for retirement, Bloom's insights and practical strategies offer valuable guidance for creating a more balanced and fulfilling existence.