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Why You Must Build Wealth Systems

Why You Must Build Wealth Systems

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Matt McDonagh
Mar 09, 2024
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I spent years on the trading floors of Wall Street. I've witnessed the raw power of money, the frenetic energy of dealmaking, and the relentless pursuit of profit. Amidst the towering glass and steel of Manhattan, a common definition of wealth emerged: Net Worth.

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A single, cold number representing an individual's financial standing.

To some, a score to sum up their entire life.

Yet, I've come to realize that true wealth is far more than a dollar amount splashed across a spreadsheet.

It's not just about what you have, it's about what you can do.

Let me be clear: there's nothing inherently wrong with striving to increase your net worth.

Accumulating assets can open doors and create a buffer against life's uncertainties. However, the relentless pursuit of sheer accumulation can become an empty game. It's like a hamster endlessly spinning on its wheel, neve…

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