The Price of Playing the Wealth Game: Who’s Really Winning?

And Why Not Shift from Net Worth to Self-Worth or Community-Worth?

Reading the latest Wealth Report from the Financial Times, it’s a game where the rules are ever-changing, and the stakes grow higher each year. Today, to be among the “ultra-rich,” a net worth of $35 million won’t cut it. Now, the entry bar is inching toward $100 million, leaving even the conventionally wealthy on the sidelines. But in this race to the top, who’s truly winning?

While the "conventionally wealthy" chase ever-higher numbers, is it the gatekeepers—the institutions, luxury brands, and financial players—who profit most? As they "in a business mode" redefine “wealth” and set new standards for “net worth,” many find themselves trapped in a relentless cycle of accumulation without fulfillment? ..

So, why not take command of our own wealth and redefine it within our self-worth thresholds? Imagine a version of wealth that measures not just assets, but well-being, relationships, and purpose — wealth that aligns with what truly matters. Let’s dive deeper into the price we’re paying to play by someone else’s rules — and explore who’s really winning.

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