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The 5 Types of Wealth: A Transformative Guide to Design Your Dream Life
A groundbreaking guide to rejecting the default path and designing your dream life—a life centered around The 5 Types of Wealth. Launch your journey to fulfillment with this transformative system from inspirational writer, speaker, and entrepreneur Sahil Bloom.
Harsh You’ve been lied to. Throughout your life, you’ve been slowly indoctrinated to believe that money is the only type of wealth. The Your wealthy life may involve money, but in the end, it will be defined by everything else.
In The 5 Types of Wealth, Sahil Bloom offers a transformative guide for redesigning your life around five types of wealth—Time Wealth, Social Wealth, Mental Wealth, Physical Wealth, and Financial Wealth—that will lead to a durable satisfaction and happiness you can build and maintain across the seasons of your life.
Whether you are a recent college graduate, mid-life warrior, or a retiree, this playbook will unlock new levels of freedom and fulfillment,
� Control over how you spend your time
•Depth of connection with those around you
•Clarity of purpose, presence, and decision making
•Improved health and vitality
•Simple pathways to financial independence
Bloom’s unique blend of storytelling, questions, and actionable insights enables readers to make immediate positive change and build the joyful, balanced lives they’d previously only dreamed of.
Harsh You’ve been lied to. Throughout your life, you’ve been slowly indoctrinated to believe that money is the only type of wealth. The Your wealthy life may involve money, but in the end, it will be defined by everything else.
In The 5 Types of Wealth, Sahil Bloom offers a transformative guide for redesigning your life around five types of wealth—Time Wealth, Social Wealth, Mental Wealth, Physical Wealth, and Financial Wealth—that will lead to a durable satisfaction and happiness you can build and maintain across the seasons of your life.
Whether you are a recent college graduate, mid-life warrior, or a retiree, this playbook will unlock new levels of freedom and fulfillment,
� Control over how you spend your time
•Depth of connection with those around you
•Clarity of purpose, presence, and decision making
•Improved health and vitality
•Simple pathways to financial independence
Bloom’s unique blend of storytelling, questions, and actionable insights enables readers to make immediate positive change and build the joyful, balanced lives they’d previously only dreamed of.
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Published February 4, 2025
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February 4, 2025
Every few years I read a book that fundamentally changes the way I view my life and the world. This book is one of those books. Normally self-help books like these are 5-10 pages of quality content and then another 200 pages of fluff. This is the opposite. Each chapter is so jam-packed with meat and key insights that it takes you a while to really get through everything because you end up putting down the book to reflect every few pages. Several key takeaways that I took away from this:
1. Anti-Goals are just as important as goals. What are the things you aren't willing to sacrifice as you strive to achieve your dreams?
2. Life Razor - What is the simple sentence that defines who you are? Use that to guide every decision and action in your life.
3. Step Outside Yourself - What would the movie audience of your life be screaming at you to do that is blindingly obvious but you’ve been ignoring?�
4. Time wealth is actually the right thing to be optimizing for vs. financial wealth. You wouldn’t trade lives with Warren Buffett because even though he's a billionaire, time matters more than money. �
5. When you’re on The Way, The Way reveals itself.
6. Before each week and each day, ask yourself a simple question: what would make this week/day great? Write it down and get it done and don't get distracted along the way.
1. Anti-Goals are just as important as goals. What are the things you aren't willing to sacrifice as you strive to achieve your dreams?
2. Life Razor - What is the simple sentence that defines who you are? Use that to guide every decision and action in your life.
3. Step Outside Yourself - What would the movie audience of your life be screaming at you to do that is blindingly obvious but you’ve been ignoring?�
4. Time wealth is actually the right thing to be optimizing for vs. financial wealth. You wouldn’t trade lives with Warren Buffett because even though he's a billionaire, time matters more than money. �
5. When you’re on The Way, The Way reveals itself.
6. Before each week and each day, ask yourself a simple question: what would make this week/day great? Write it down and get it done and don't get distracted along the way.
February 4, 2025
TL;DR - Sahil's debut full-length book is a perfect complement to his years of newsletters and social posts. It presents the wisdom he has curated and distilled into the five types of wealth we are born with and compound through life. The wisdom delivers ways to benefit from these pillars of wealth and provides cautions and ways to avoid squandering it.
Full review: Although I cannot remember when exactly I subscribed to Sahil's newsletters, something in his writing on social media clicked for me. Perhaps it was our shared Indian ancestry, perhaps my desire to hack his way of exercise (but not the icy baths!!), and perhaps the top "x" ways to hack a portion of life. They just did. I became a regular reader of these missives in my email every Wednesday and Friday. The book collects them all and more, and tells some of the backstories. There alone it shines. But there was more.
The book is about designing a life; whether for someone just starting it in their 20s or someone reflecting on it in their 50s (like me). It captures the wisdom of numerous known and unknown names he has interviewed and divides it into five wealth vaults - Time, Social, Mental, Physical, and Financial.
Though many stories steeped in historical wisdom are simply restated parables, this book brings the parables into actionable insights. For example, the parable of a Pyrrhic victory is complemented by checklists and warning signs to avoid - the modern complement for the bus(ier) individual. After all, could a 21st century guidebook not include a checklist or more :)?
Time Wealth - this is, indeed, the most valuable treasure we are born with, an unstated, seemingly infinite reservoir from which we draw seconds until it suddenly empties. The modern parable of 'it's later than you think' helps create a measure - if not of time remaining, then certainly of value achieved from that time. Sahil's book, thinking, and writing are heavily influenced by his young son and aging grandmother, the barbells of life he deeply values, enjoys and cherishes throughout the book. And their lives seem to create the otherwise impossible deposits into his time vault. The books is valuable to study in this juxtaposition alone.
As with each of the other wealth pillars, this pillar provides methods to gauge progress, anti-goals to avoid, systems to implement to achieve satisfaction through progress. He provides simple checklists and quizzes to visualize and document progress without need for expensive journals and toolkits. Many are as timeless as Benjamin Franklin's daily habit and as new as Apple Notes.
Social Wealth: This attribute of the human animal is next. We have an innate ability to form deep networks with those around us yet continue to find ways to devalue the very connections and allow them to wither. This section's stories are more modern, chronicling studies and lectures from luminaries such as Margaret Mead and weaving in Sahil's personal stories. The outcome - a pathway away from loneliness toward an additive, productive, accretive life of the balanced social interaction. He doesn't lead the reader toward extroversion; quite the opposite in his approach to building and nurturing the very connections that matter through their depth, breadth and status. Here too, the section ends with guides, assessments, hacks, and systems for success.
Mental Wealth: This section addresses the world within our mind and how it can expand to infinity or contract to seemingly nothing. How we open ourselves to infinity to a lifelong pursuit of knowledge and curiosity, of the rituals that allow us to grow and reflect are the foci of this section's systems, hacks, and guides. Sahil's collaboration with Susan Cain (author of Quiet and Bittersweet) is powerful in making this section a stand-out chapter.
Physical Wealth: The earliest readers (I think) of Sahil's work will remember his social media accountability about maintaining and attaining physical wealth through seemingly impossible runs, workouts and ice baths. This chapter elevates toward the why and a bit of accessible HOW. He addresses WHY through modern and historical stories and leads to designing a pattern via movement and resistance through simple methods. Exercise without proper nutrition is only part of a solution so he does address nutrition - again simply making it achievable to all. The systems in this section are naturally targeted toward a WOD.
Financial Wealth: This final section addresses the most common type of wealth-money. Here Sahil focuses not so much on the constant addition but the concept of enough. As the pursuit of 'just a little bit more' cannot ever be met, wisdom of the ages distilled in this chapter leads toward understanding enough. The pillars - generating stable and consistent income, managing expenses, and investing for the long-term- are easily stated. These pillars can easily fall when faced with the 'next best thing' but followed religiously, prove to be the wealth generators over time. The guide and systems here are practical, simple, and straightforward checklists and missives.
Each of the five sections end with a summary that I think will be a good one to review every so often as they are nearly complete recollections of the chapters. I reread summaries a month after finishing the book and smiled at the things I'd remembered and underlined those I hadn't. Sahil's epilogue is like the conversation you have with a friend at the end of a shared evening over a favorite beverage. Short yet meaningful. A perfect end.
I'll leave this review with this final thought that Sahil's grandmother shared with him and has stuck with me:
"Never fear sadness, as it tends to sit right next to love"
Full review: Although I cannot remember when exactly I subscribed to Sahil's newsletters, something in his writing on social media clicked for me. Perhaps it was our shared Indian ancestry, perhaps my desire to hack his way of exercise (but not the icy baths!!), and perhaps the top "x" ways to hack a portion of life. They just did. I became a regular reader of these missives in my email every Wednesday and Friday. The book collects them all and more, and tells some of the backstories. There alone it shines. But there was more.
The book is about designing a life; whether for someone just starting it in their 20s or someone reflecting on it in their 50s (like me). It captures the wisdom of numerous known and unknown names he has interviewed and divides it into five wealth vaults - Time, Social, Mental, Physical, and Financial.
Though many stories steeped in historical wisdom are simply restated parables, this book brings the parables into actionable insights. For example, the parable of a Pyrrhic victory is complemented by checklists and warning signs to avoid - the modern complement for the bus(ier) individual. After all, could a 21st century guidebook not include a checklist or more :)?
Time Wealth - this is, indeed, the most valuable treasure we are born with, an unstated, seemingly infinite reservoir from which we draw seconds until it suddenly empties. The modern parable of 'it's later than you think' helps create a measure - if not of time remaining, then certainly of value achieved from that time. Sahil's book, thinking, and writing are heavily influenced by his young son and aging grandmother, the barbells of life he deeply values, enjoys and cherishes throughout the book. And their lives seem to create the otherwise impossible deposits into his time vault. The books is valuable to study in this juxtaposition alone.
As with each of the other wealth pillars, this pillar provides methods to gauge progress, anti-goals to avoid, systems to implement to achieve satisfaction through progress. He provides simple checklists and quizzes to visualize and document progress without need for expensive journals and toolkits. Many are as timeless as Benjamin Franklin's daily habit and as new as Apple Notes.
Social Wealth: This attribute of the human animal is next. We have an innate ability to form deep networks with those around us yet continue to find ways to devalue the very connections and allow them to wither. This section's stories are more modern, chronicling studies and lectures from luminaries such as Margaret Mead and weaving in Sahil's personal stories. The outcome - a pathway away from loneliness toward an additive, productive, accretive life of the balanced social interaction. He doesn't lead the reader toward extroversion; quite the opposite in his approach to building and nurturing the very connections that matter through their depth, breadth and status. Here too, the section ends with guides, assessments, hacks, and systems for success.
Mental Wealth: This section addresses the world within our mind and how it can expand to infinity or contract to seemingly nothing. How we open ourselves to infinity to a lifelong pursuit of knowledge and curiosity, of the rituals that allow us to grow and reflect are the foci of this section's systems, hacks, and guides. Sahil's collaboration with Susan Cain (author of Quiet and Bittersweet) is powerful in making this section a stand-out chapter.
Physical Wealth: The earliest readers (I think) of Sahil's work will remember his social media accountability about maintaining and attaining physical wealth through seemingly impossible runs, workouts and ice baths. This chapter elevates toward the why and a bit of accessible HOW. He addresses WHY through modern and historical stories and leads to designing a pattern via movement and resistance through simple methods. Exercise without proper nutrition is only part of a solution so he does address nutrition - again simply making it achievable to all. The systems in this section are naturally targeted toward a WOD.
Financial Wealth: This final section addresses the most common type of wealth-money. Here Sahil focuses not so much on the constant addition but the concept of enough. As the pursuit of 'just a little bit more' cannot ever be met, wisdom of the ages distilled in this chapter leads toward understanding enough. The pillars - generating stable and consistent income, managing expenses, and investing for the long-term- are easily stated. These pillars can easily fall when faced with the 'next best thing' but followed religiously, prove to be the wealth generators over time. The guide and systems here are practical, simple, and straightforward checklists and missives.
Each of the five sections end with a summary that I think will be a good one to review every so often as they are nearly complete recollections of the chapters. I reread summaries a month after finishing the book and smiled at the things I'd remembered and underlined those I hadn't. Sahil's epilogue is like the conversation you have with a friend at the end of a shared evening over a favorite beverage. Short yet meaningful. A perfect end.
I'll leave this review with this final thought that Sahil's grandmother shared with him and has stuck with me:
"Never fear sadness, as it tends to sit right next to love"
February 3, 2025
Sahil Bloom’s The 5 Types of Wealth redefines wealth as more than money, focusing on time, social connections, mental clarity, physical health, and finances. Each section offers powerful insights and actionable tips to create a balanced, fulfilling life.
The quote that stayed with me from the Time Wealth section perfectly captures the book’s message:
“Family time is finite—cherish it.
Children time is precious—be present.
Friend time is limited—prioritise the real friends.
Partner time is meaningful—never settle.
Coworker time is significant—find energy.
Alone time is abundant—love yourself.�
This book is an inspiring, practical guide for anyone looking to design a truly meaningful life. Highly recommended!
*Updated explanation for my rating. I loved the book and its points. This was a genre I don’t normally read so I wasn’t fully invested. So if you love personally development books the above review and book is for you. 😊
The quote that stayed with me from the Time Wealth section perfectly captures the book’s message:
“Family time is finite—cherish it.
Children time is precious—be present.
Friend time is limited—prioritise the real friends.
Partner time is meaningful—never settle.
Coworker time is significant—find energy.
Alone time is abundant—love yourself.�
This book is an inspiring, practical guide for anyone looking to design a truly meaningful life. Highly recommended!
*Updated explanation for my rating. I loved the book and its points. This was a genre I don’t normally read so I wasn’t fully invested. So if you love personally development books the above review and book is for you. 😊
March 10, 2025
Terrific framework with dull, repetitive, tired examples you’ve heard dozens of times if you read any amount of personal development.
I love his premise and think the five types of wealth is wise and actionable but I wish he would have used more creative, fresh and unique supporting arguments.
I love his premise and think the five types of wealth is wise and actionable but I wish he would have used more creative, fresh and unique supporting arguments.
February 4, 2025
This book will change your life. We are too focused on financial wealth and lose sight of the other aspects of life. Sahil's framework of viewing these other important aspects of wealth is a groundbreaking and important contribution that will change how you spend your time and who you spend it with. Sahil is a very clear writer and very effectively uses memorable graphs and anecdotes to keep it engaging throughout. This is a good investment of your time and money and I hope you order copies for your friends and families!
March 15, 2025
Expected a lot from this thanks to the rave reviews. Nope.
TL;DR: Spend more time with your loved ones. The rest is just filler content from other self help books, awkwardly glued together.
TL;DR: Spend more time with your loved ones. The rest is just filler content from other self help books, awkwardly glued together.
February 28, 2025
It’s fine. Anecdotal and formulaic. A few good nuggets to help generate a healthy perspective/view of a robust, healthy life.
March 16, 2025
I didn't find the main concepts particularly groundbreaking, BUT the practical tools and systems Bloom offers are incredibly valuable. The book's organization makes it a helpful guide � the self-assessments and 1-week jump start stand out.
There were two thoughts I found myself countering with throughout the book:
1) That life can take drastic, unexpected turns � to what extent are you really in control?
2) Choice is a privilege.
But I think the foundation Bloom begins with are helpful for those very reasons: knowing your north star and life razor provides structure to the moves you make when both challenges *and* opportunities arise.
A great resource for anyone making big decisions or implementing habit changes to live in alignment with what *they* prioritize as important and meaningful.
(I listened to this on audio, but considering purchasing a print copy to revisit on a regular/annual basis!)
There were two thoughts I found myself countering with throughout the book:
1) That life can take drastic, unexpected turns � to what extent are you really in control?
2) Choice is a privilege.
But I think the foundation Bloom begins with are helpful for those very reasons: knowing your north star and life razor provides structure to the moves you make when both challenges *and* opportunities arise.
A great resource for anyone making big decisions or implementing habit changes to live in alignment with what *they* prioritize as important and meaningful.
(I listened to this on audio, but considering purchasing a print copy to revisit on a regular/annual basis!)
March 26, 2025
I came across Sahil as a guest on the Rich Roll podcast. Immediately he opened my eyes on viewing success in life through different lenses. Specifically the wealth types of Time, Social, Mental Physical and Financial. This book was a stellar read and further delved into ideas explored on the podcast.
I enjoyed going in depth into each type of wealth and learning about the key pillars that underpin them. The best thing about this book was that it made you reflect. Reflect on what your current priorities are, what you want them to be, and how you can move towards your ideal life. There were plenty of strategies to improve in areas that you might be lacking.
I especially appreciated Sahils acceptance that your weighting of the 5 types can shift as you move through different phases of your life. This will mean that I definitely revisit this book for many years to come!
I enjoyed going in depth into each type of wealth and learning about the key pillars that underpin them. The best thing about this book was that it made you reflect. Reflect on what your current priorities are, what you want them to be, and how you can move towards your ideal life. There were plenty of strategies to improve in areas that you might be lacking.
I especially appreciated Sahils acceptance that your weighting of the 5 types can shift as you move through different phases of your life. This will mean that I definitely revisit this book for many years to come!
February 23, 2025
I was stunned by the content of the book. Sahil is someone i follow and aspire to become.
But this book is so simple yet radical that i have already started seeing the difference as i apply the laws of 5 types of wealth in my life.
The favorite wealth for me is time wealth.
If i am able to master it, i get everything else. The only thing that we can't keep or earn more is time in our life.
Hence, knowing how to maximize the available time in the best possible way is the best thing we can do.
So stop waiting. Go Buy this book!
But this book is so simple yet radical that i have already started seeing the difference as i apply the laws of 5 types of wealth in my life.
The favorite wealth for me is time wealth.
If i am able to master it, i get everything else. The only thing that we can't keep or earn more is time in our life.
Hence, knowing how to maximize the available time in the best possible way is the best thing we can do.
So stop waiting. Go Buy this book!
March 21, 2025
Couldn't even finish. Dude set out to prioritize what was important in life after he already made millions. Not relatable at all
November 25, 2024
The 5 Types of Wealth is the best book that I have read in 2024! This is not another self help book. This is a how to guide for looking at Time Wealth, Social Wealth, Mental Wealth, Physical Wealth, and Financial Wealth and how to analyze and improve all aspects of life. Each section helps to measure your wealth and then give meaningful steps to improve.
Sahil Bloom combines storytelling, interviews, questions, exercises and insight in a guide to living your best life.
Thank you to NetGalley for providing an advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review. I have also pre-ordered books for my adult children!
Sahil Bloom combines storytelling, interviews, questions, exercises and insight in a guide to living your best life.
Thank you to NetGalley for providing an advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review. I have also pre-ordered books for my adult children!
February 27, 2025
For context, I read a decent amount of business, finance, psychology, and “self help� books. After getting through a quarter of this book, I didn’t feel there was a ton of depth other than:
*There are many types of wealth in our life we should work to obtain - social, financial, health, etc.
*At different times in our life, we will find the balance of these types of wealth to change.
If this is your first foray into these concepts, this could be a good place to start! If you are familiar with this genre, you might be able to write the book from the title. Clearly others find a lot of value in this book, so YMMV.
*There are many types of wealth in our life we should work to obtain - social, financial, health, etc.
*At different times in our life, we will find the balance of these types of wealth to change.
If this is your first foray into these concepts, this could be a good place to start! If you are familiar with this genre, you might be able to write the book from the title. Clearly others find a lot of value in this book, so YMMV.
March 19, 2025
Phew, what a journey - this one really hit the spot for me and warrants a comprehensive review. Sahil Bloom's The 5 Types of Wealth offers a profound redefinition of what it means to be truly wealthy, moving beyond financial assets to a broader more fulfilling perspective on life. This book is a rare gem in the 'self-help genre' which are usually either too theoretical or the 'practical advice' is really only practical in fairyland. This one however, I found insightful, deeply practical, and a rare book I can see myself actually wanting to pick up annually to refresh.
Bloom introduces a framework that expands the concept of wealth into five distinct categories:
1. Time Wealth � The freedom to control how you spend your time.
2. Social Wealth � The strength and quality of your relationships.
3. Mental Wealth � Your intellectual growth, mindset, and resilience.
4. Physical Wealth � Your health and energy levels.
5. Financial Wealth � Your money and assets.
I won't cover them all off, but I found time, social and mental particularly enlightening. The book encourages you to evaluate and balance these facets to create a fulfilling life. As Bloom puts it: "Your wealthy life may be enabled by money, but in the end, it will be defined by everything else."
The Value of Time
One of the book’s strongest messages that hit home for me was its emphasis on Time Wealth. Bloom urges readers to recognise time as their most precious, non-renewable resource. He highlights how easy it is to fall into the trap of trading time for money without considering what truly brings joy and fulfillment. As quoted in the book "You have more time than your ancestors but less control over how you spend it." The Time section of the book served as a powerful wake-up call to prioritise what truly matters—our passions, relationships, and well-being—rather than getting caught in the grind of always striving for “more.� I found thinking about how many times I might see my parents, or grandparents (given I visit infrequently) before it's too late - reflective, eye opening and action-taking!
Mental Wealth: The Key to Growth
For me, Bloom’s discussion on Mental Wealth was another one of the most profound takeaways. It’s about continuous learning, resilience, and cultivating a mindset that allows for personal and professional growth. Unlike traditional views of wealth that focus on accumulation, Mental Wealth is about adaptability and lifelong learning. Another quote I liked about the value of mental wealth is: "Your mind is your most valuable asset. Invest in it daily, and it will compound in ways you can't yet imagine."
Bloom talks about the importance of challenging yourself, reading widely, and seeking experiences that push you beyond your comfort zone. He ties this into real-world application—how developing a growth mindset can shape opportunities, decision-making, and long-term success. This section really reinforced the importance of being intentional about personal development, rather than just passively going through life.
Social Wealth & Relationships
Bloom also highlights the significance of Social Wealth—the relationships we build and the communities we engage with. He references the Harvard Study of Adult Development, which found that strong relationships are the greatest predictor of long-term happiness and health. This is quote I liked from this section "We don’t think to invest in relationships in the same way as we think to invest in a stock or a mutual fund, but relationships pay dividends." This insight made me reflect on how much effort I put into maintaining friendships, family ties, and professional networks. The book encourages treating relationships as valuable assets—ones that require time, energy, and care to flourish.
What sets The 5 Types of Wealth apart from other self-help books is its practical approach. Bloom doesn’t just present ideas; he offers concrete strategies to apply them. For example, his �1-1-1 Method� (writing down one win, one stressor, and one moment of gratitude each day) is an easy but powerful habit for cultivating Mental Wealth. This book isn’t just theoretical—it’s a manual for designing a life that prioritises meaning over money, growth over stagnation, and relationships over status.
In a genre filled with recycled advice, The 5 Types of Wealth is a standout. Although I was familiar with a number of the frameworks / practical approaches incorporated in his book this did not in any way diminish from the overall package. Bloom’s perspective on redefining success is refreshing, and his actionable steps make it a book worth coming back to. His challenge to the conventional idea that financial success is the ultimate goal is both timely and necessary. For anyone looking to build a life that is truly rich—not just financially but in time, relationships, personal growth, and well-being—this book is an essential read. I’ll definitely be returning to it year after year.
Bloom introduces a framework that expands the concept of wealth into five distinct categories:
1. Time Wealth � The freedom to control how you spend your time.
2. Social Wealth � The strength and quality of your relationships.
3. Mental Wealth � Your intellectual growth, mindset, and resilience.
4. Physical Wealth � Your health and energy levels.
5. Financial Wealth � Your money and assets.
I won't cover them all off, but I found time, social and mental particularly enlightening. The book encourages you to evaluate and balance these facets to create a fulfilling life. As Bloom puts it: "Your wealthy life may be enabled by money, but in the end, it will be defined by everything else."
The Value of Time
One of the book’s strongest messages that hit home for me was its emphasis on Time Wealth. Bloom urges readers to recognise time as their most precious, non-renewable resource. He highlights how easy it is to fall into the trap of trading time for money without considering what truly brings joy and fulfillment. As quoted in the book "You have more time than your ancestors but less control over how you spend it." The Time section of the book served as a powerful wake-up call to prioritise what truly matters—our passions, relationships, and well-being—rather than getting caught in the grind of always striving for “more.� I found thinking about how many times I might see my parents, or grandparents (given I visit infrequently) before it's too late - reflective, eye opening and action-taking!
Mental Wealth: The Key to Growth
For me, Bloom’s discussion on Mental Wealth was another one of the most profound takeaways. It’s about continuous learning, resilience, and cultivating a mindset that allows for personal and professional growth. Unlike traditional views of wealth that focus on accumulation, Mental Wealth is about adaptability and lifelong learning. Another quote I liked about the value of mental wealth is: "Your mind is your most valuable asset. Invest in it daily, and it will compound in ways you can't yet imagine."
Bloom talks about the importance of challenging yourself, reading widely, and seeking experiences that push you beyond your comfort zone. He ties this into real-world application—how developing a growth mindset can shape opportunities, decision-making, and long-term success. This section really reinforced the importance of being intentional about personal development, rather than just passively going through life.
Social Wealth & Relationships
Bloom also highlights the significance of Social Wealth—the relationships we build and the communities we engage with. He references the Harvard Study of Adult Development, which found that strong relationships are the greatest predictor of long-term happiness and health. This is quote I liked from this section "We don’t think to invest in relationships in the same way as we think to invest in a stock or a mutual fund, but relationships pay dividends." This insight made me reflect on how much effort I put into maintaining friendships, family ties, and professional networks. The book encourages treating relationships as valuable assets—ones that require time, energy, and care to flourish.
What sets The 5 Types of Wealth apart from other self-help books is its practical approach. Bloom doesn’t just present ideas; he offers concrete strategies to apply them. For example, his �1-1-1 Method� (writing down one win, one stressor, and one moment of gratitude each day) is an easy but powerful habit for cultivating Mental Wealth. This book isn’t just theoretical—it’s a manual for designing a life that prioritises meaning over money, growth over stagnation, and relationships over status.
In a genre filled with recycled advice, The 5 Types of Wealth is a standout. Although I was familiar with a number of the frameworks / practical approaches incorporated in his book this did not in any way diminish from the overall package. Bloom’s perspective on redefining success is refreshing, and his actionable steps make it a book worth coming back to. His challenge to the conventional idea that financial success is the ultimate goal is both timely and necessary. For anyone looking to build a life that is truly rich—not just financially but in time, relationships, personal growth, and well-being—this book is an essential read. I’ll definitely be returning to it year after year.
March 8, 2025
Sahil Bloom's "The 5 Types of Wealth: A Transformative Guide to Design Your Dream Life" offers a paradigm-shifting approach to understanding and pursuing wealth. This groundbreaking book challenges the conventional notion that wealth is solely about financial prosperity, introducing a holistic framework encompassing five essential forms of wealth: financial, social, physical, mental, and time. Bloom's unique perspective stems from extensive research and countless interviews, revealing that true fulfillment extends far beyond monetary success. The book's core message resonates powerfully: "Your wealthy life may be enabled by money, but in the end, it will be defined by everything else.� What sets this guide apart is its practical approach. Bloom breaks down each wealth type into three pillars and provides a 25-question assessment tool, allowing readers to establish their baseline and track progress. The actionable strategies at the end of each section make abstract concepts tangible and implementable, empowering readers to make immediate positive changes in their lives. Particularly noteworthy are Bloom's relationship map and energy matrix, which offer valuable tools for improving social connections and time management. His systems for time wealth management have already proven effective for many readers, demonstrating the book's real-world applicability. The book's most powerful aspect lies in its emphasis on relationships and personal fulfillment. Bloom's interviews consistently revealed that when discussing a wealthy life, "No one mentioned money.� This observation underscores the book's central theme: true wealth encompasses far more than financial success. “The 5 Types of Wealth" is not just a book; it's a transformative guide that encourages readers to shift their mindset and take control of their lives sustainably. It teaches individuals to rethink their priorities and establish habits that lead to long-term satisfaction, making it an invaluable resource for anyone seeking a more balanced and fulfilling life. Whether you're a recent graduate, mid-career professional, or retiree, Bloom's insights and strategies offer a fresh perspective on designing a life of purpose and contentment. By rejecting the default path and embracing a multifaceted approach to wealth, readers can unlock new levels of freedom, fulfillment, and happiness that extend far beyond financial success.
February 27, 2025
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This book will change your life. And I don’t mean that in a general self help, woo woo kind of way.. I mean that in a truly practical, applicable, actionable, make BIG moves kind of way.
Too many of us are not intentional about thinking through the important questions in life and we fall into this zone of “normalcy�, just trying to stay afloat and get through each day. But is that really what we want out of life? Do we seriously JUST want get by? Are we actually ok with just clocking in and clocking out and not ever figuring out how to make the most out of the short time we have on this planet? If we really think about it, I don’t think any of us are. But then the question is “what do we do about it?� Sahil provides the blueprint to help you figure it out. He doesn’t give the answers, those can only come from you, BUT he does provide the guiding light to help you get there.
If this book doesn’t impact you in some way shape or form, you skimmed through it. Or you didn’t read it ;)
Let’s talk about Sahil for a second. As I’ve been reading this I’ve shared lessons on Twitter. Sahil has MILLIONS of followers across his platforms, yet he has taken the time to message me personally and chat with me. Who does that?! To quote him “Tbh only reason I do what I do is because I actually want to create an impact. And I believe that comes from actually connecting with people in real ways not just the “scalable� ways.�
Sahil is THE MAN! And this book will change your life. Trust me. If youre still not convinced, hit me up on Twitter and let’s talk more @kevinasrx
Ok now that you have that taken care of, here’s the juice.
This book will change your life. And I don’t mean that in a general self help, woo woo kind of way.. I mean that in a truly practical, applicable, actionable, make BIG moves kind of way.
Too many of us are not intentional about thinking through the important questions in life and we fall into this zone of “normalcy�, just trying to stay afloat and get through each day. But is that really what we want out of life? Do we seriously JUST want get by? Are we actually ok with just clocking in and clocking out and not ever figuring out how to make the most out of the short time we have on this planet? If we really think about it, I don’t think any of us are. But then the question is “what do we do about it?� Sahil provides the blueprint to help you figure it out. He doesn’t give the answers, those can only come from you, BUT he does provide the guiding light to help you get there.
If this book doesn’t impact you in some way shape or form, you skimmed through it. Or you didn’t read it ;)
Let’s talk about Sahil for a second. As I’ve been reading this I’ve shared lessons on Twitter. Sahil has MILLIONS of followers across his platforms, yet he has taken the time to message me personally and chat with me. Who does that?! To quote him “Tbh only reason I do what I do is because I actually want to create an impact. And I believe that comes from actually connecting with people in real ways not just the “scalable� ways.�
Sahil is THE MAN! And this book will change your life. Trust me. If youre still not convinced, hit me up on Twitter and let’s talk more @kevinasrx
March 12, 2025
This book is hard to review. I’ve already read many books on the topics covered and listen mostly to podcasts that cover the same type of content, and so it felt a little trite. If you do not already do that- then I think this is a perfect guide for how to live the good life.
I enjoyed the stories that were included. This book must have taken quite a bit of research.
There were some points that I was questioning why I was still reading, because I was getting really bored� and then a few chapters later I would be like, “Yes! This is exactly what I needed today!� So I suppose maybe some more aggressive editing would have made this a better fit for me personally.
I really enjoy this author. I follow his content and have listened to him on many podcasts. I think he’s incredibly intelligent and insightful and for that reason, I think I was expecting a little more originality out of the book..
If you are new to these topics, or if you are young, this is a great book. I would have been so changed had I read this in my early 20s. With that being said, I also think it’s great to hear the same thing over and over again from different voices. For me, I just needed a little more zhuzh.
3/5 ⭐️
I enjoyed the stories that were included. This book must have taken quite a bit of research.
There were some points that I was questioning why I was still reading, because I was getting really bored� and then a few chapters later I would be like, “Yes! This is exactly what I needed today!� So I suppose maybe some more aggressive editing would have made this a better fit for me personally.
I really enjoy this author. I follow his content and have listened to him on many podcasts. I think he’s incredibly intelligent and insightful and for that reason, I think I was expecting a little more originality out of the book..
If you are new to these topics, or if you are young, this is a great book. I would have been so changed had I read this in my early 20s. With that being said, I also think it’s great to hear the same thing over and over again from different voices. For me, I just needed a little more zhuzh.
3/5 ⭐️
February 28, 2025
I have followed Sahil for years!
Everything from his morning Cold Wisdom, his workouts, and even the tradition of buying his son a stuffed animal from every place he travels. Each of these things has influenced and left a lasting impression on me.
This book is, without a doubt, one of the greatest I have ever read. It’s the kind of book that transcends age and circumstance—I could gift it to my 18-year-old cousin, a 60-year-old executive at work, or a 35-year-old single friend, and each would find tangible value in it. It’s a book you can return to year after year, always discovering something new... and that’s exactly what I plan to do.
Thoughtful and dynamic, it offers practical examples, actionable insights, and meaningful dialogue throughout. I’m eager to continue following Sahil’s journey, and I’m deeply grateful for this incredible book. I am certainly better for having read it—now, it’s time to take that leap of faith!
Thank you Sahil!
Everything from his morning Cold Wisdom, his workouts, and even the tradition of buying his son a stuffed animal from every place he travels. Each of these things has influenced and left a lasting impression on me.
This book is, without a doubt, one of the greatest I have ever read. It’s the kind of book that transcends age and circumstance—I could gift it to my 18-year-old cousin, a 60-year-old executive at work, or a 35-year-old single friend, and each would find tangible value in it. It’s a book you can return to year after year, always discovering something new... and that’s exactly what I plan to do.
Thoughtful and dynamic, it offers practical examples, actionable insights, and meaningful dialogue throughout. I’m eager to continue following Sahil’s journey, and I’m deeply grateful for this incredible book. I am certainly better for having read it—now, it’s time to take that leap of faith!
Thank you Sahil!
April 24, 2025
If there’s one book I wish I had written myself, it’s this one. As a financial planner, I talk about these concepts with clients daily—true wealth isn’t just about what’s in your portfolio. The 5 Types of Wealth is a practical guide to understanding and building a well-rounded life, covering physical, mental, social, time, and financial wealth.
Each section starts with a compelling backstory or historical reference, then transitions into a clear, actionable framework for self-assessment and improvement. The strategies are rooted in research and often inspired by thinkers like Einstein and Buffett.
I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 only because I’ve come across much of the content in other great books like Atomic Habits and The Psychology of Money. But if you haven’t read widely in this genre, this book will feel even more fresh and impactful. Highly recommended.
Each section starts with a compelling backstory or historical reference, then transitions into a clear, actionable framework for self-assessment and improvement. The strategies are rooted in research and often inspired by thinkers like Einstein and Buffett.
I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 only because I’ve come across much of the content in other great books like Atomic Habits and The Psychology of Money. But if you haven’t read widely in this genre, this book will feel even more fresh and impactful. Highly recommended.
February 3, 2025
This book has got me thinking about several facets of my life in a different way. The author talks about the 5 types of wealth (time, social, mental, physical and financial). The concepts in this book are some that I had already been thinking about. A few of the books referenced were books I have already read. The one type of wealth that is something I’m working on is social wealth. The way that the chapters are put together with an explanation and then a guide that gives you a bunch of ways to look at it. I have already been talking and thinking about this book.
Thank you to Sahil Bloom, NetGalley and Ballantine Books/Random House for the advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Publication Date: February 4, 2025
Thank you to Sahil Bloom, NetGalley and Ballantine Books/Random House for the advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Publication Date: February 4, 2025
March 28, 2025
This book eloquently reinforces the fact that the days are long but the years are short. The author attempts to have you evaluate what is truly important in your life and to relentlessly follow your passions and make meaningful changes to accomplish the best version of yourself. Time is your scarcest asset, without which, nothing else matters. Seizing the day and eliminating negative energy and people will help you live better. Focusing on mental, physical, social, and financial health will create a better you. The author breaks down ways to do this in fine detail, some of which may or may not be applicable to your specific life situation. However, overall this book made me re-evaluate what matters to me and will guide me to make better daily choices to improve myself in the future.
April 20, 2025
This is one of those books that every young person should read, more than once. I feel fortunate to be wealthy in a myriad of ways represented in this book, but it was still a good reminder and a good level-set. Wealth is too often associated only with money and, really, that may be the worst way to measure wealth. Most of us never contemplate what “enough� looks like - in any dimension. We are also prone to ignoring time and physical abilities until we are confronted with loss or injury. Bloom asks a number of provocative questions in this book that are definitely worth revisiting again and again. For me, I’d like to dance at my 80th birthday and I’m willing to take the leap of faith to make that happen.
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March 14, 2025
Rich insights on what is worth measuring and how to design one’s life.
As a Christian, I am thankful I’m not left alone in choosing my purpose because He already has one for me. Good principles in this book though!
“You'll achieve much more by being consistently reliable than by being occasionally extraordinary.�
As a Christian, I am thankful I’m not left alone in choosing my purpose because He already has one for me. Good principles in this book though!
“You'll achieve much more by being consistently reliable than by being occasionally extraordinary.�
February 4, 2025
I am totally absorbed in this book which redefines and goes into depth what true wealth really is. Sahil is a genuine person who developed his points in a careful and thoughtful way. Really opens up his heart as well as yours. Highly recommend this book.
February 4, 2025
I've followed Sahil's content and newsletter for years, so it was great to read the condensed version of his best ideas in book form. I also love how visual the book is. Each graph and story kept drawing me further in and pushing me to reexamine different parts of my life.
February 5, 2025
A profoundly powerful book that has the potential to transform your life entirely if you embrace it. It offers inspiring source of knowledge that will help you build a comprehensively fulfilling and happier life.
February 14, 2025
Really loved this one, listened to it on Spotify and purchasing for future reference!
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February 23, 2025I enjoyed the time and social part. Other than that, pretty basic.
March 2, 2025
Loved this book and Sahil
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