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Sahil Bloom: ‘Curiosity Is the Fountain of Youth’

Feb 4, 2025

Sahil Bloom, author of The 5 Types of Wealth and creator of the Curiosity Chronicle, shares his journey from a private equity executive to a content creator driven by curiosity. He discusses the importance of nurturing relationships and understanding various dimensions of wealth in today's digital world. Bloom emphasizes the contrast between earned and bought status, championing purpose over superficial success. He also highlights the power of a growth mindset, adaptability, and the significance of social wealth for a fulfilling life.

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Quick takeaways

Sahil Bloom emphasizes that prioritizing curiosity in life fosters lifelong learning and mental wealth, enhancing overall well-being.

He advocates for using a 'life razor' to streamline decision-making by aligning choices with one's ideal identity and values.

Bloom highlights the importance of social wealth, underlining that nurturing relationships significantly contributes to happiness and life satisfaction.

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Sahil Bloom's Career Transition

Sahil Bloom transitioned from a vice president at a private equity fund to a content creator driven by a desire to share knowledge and insights. He realized that his focus on building financial wealth had caused him to lose sight of other important aspects of life, particularly during the COVID-19 lockdowns. The sudden change in routine allowed him time to reflect, leading to his decision to start writing and sharing ideas on platforms like Twitter and in a newsletter. This shift marked the beginning of a new chapter in his career, where he leveraged storytelling to explain complex financial concepts in an accessible manner.

Intro

4min

Navigating Wealth and Relationships in a Digital World

16min

Navigating Technology and Status in Parenting

5min

Pursuing Purpose Over Status

20min

The Power of Growth Mindset: Embracing Change and Adaptability

2min

Building Social Wealth for Life Satisfaction

6min

Conclusion and Call to Action

2min

Hi, and welcome to The Long View. I’m Christine Benz, director of personal finance and retirement planning for Morningstar. Our guest on the podcast today is Sahil Bloom. He’s the author of a new book called The 5 Types of Wealth, and he also writes a newsletter called the Curiosity Chronicle. He’s the founder and managing partner of SRB Holdings and SRB Ventures. Before embarking on a career as a content creator, Sahil was a vice president at a private equity fund. He double majored in economics and sociology at Stanford University, and he also received his master’s in public policy there. Sahil, welcome to The Long View.

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The 5 Types of Wealth: A Transformative Guide to Design Your Dream Life, by Sahil Bloom

Curiosity Chronicle

Themes

“The Time Billionaire: A Concept That Changed My Life,” by Sahil Bloom, sahilbloom.com.

“The 2 Types of Status: Bought vs. Earned,” by Sahil Bloom, sahilbloom.com.

“The Incredible Power of No,” by Sahil Bloom, sahilbloom.com.

“The 4 Types of Professional Time,” by Sahil Bloom, sahilbloom.com.

“Parkinson’s Law, How to Read, and More,” by Sahil Bloom, sahilbloom.com.

“Sahil Bloom on Wealth, Success and Pursuing All-Time Highs in Money and Wealth,” by Tim Maurer, forbes.com, Feb. 2, 2025.

“The Life Dinner, Stonecutter Story, and More,” by Sahil Bloom, sahilbloom.com.