The School of Greatness Former Wall Street Trader Reveals The Money Truth No One Taught You | Vivian Tu
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Nov 5, 2025 
Vivian Tu, a former Wall Street trader and author of "Rich AF," dives into the real wealth-building truths that many avoid discussing. She reveals how growing up near wealth imparts crucial soft skills that open doors. Vivian emphasizes that true financial success comes from strong relationships and money conversations. She encourages women to maintain financial independence and teaches practical strategies for negotiating raises and managing investments. Her insights on the importance of visibility in the workplace and boundaries around earnings are eye-opening!
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Proximity Beats Talent Alone
- Proximity to wealthy people accelerates learning unspoken rules and opens opportunities that talent alone doesn't create.
- Growing up around wealth gives soft skills and contacts that shift timelines for becoming rich.
Build A Brag Book And Prep For Raises
- Create a digital "brag book" folder and forward every praise, client win, and positive result into it for reviews and raises.
- Remind your boss you're money-motivated for months before raises and ask earlier than December to improve odds.
Likability Outranks Pure Intelligence
- The highest-paid person is often the most likable, not the smartest; being a B+ performer with an A+ personality often wins.
- Soft skills and popularity at work translate directly into higher pay and opportunities.
