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NYT Bestselling Author of The 5 Types of Wealth

Sahil Bloom is the New York Times Bestselling author of The 5 Types of Wealth: A Transformative Guide to Design Your Dream Life.

Sahil is an inspirational writer and entrepreneur, captivating millions of people every week through his book, social insights, and bi-weekly newsletter, The Curiosity Chronicle.

His debut non-fiction book, The 5 Types of Wealth, was an instant New York Times, USA Today, and Sunday Times Bestseller. Apple CEO Tim Cook called it "a powerful call to action to think deeply about what lights you up—and a guide for how to build a life of meaning and purpose around those things." The book is a unique blend of strategies, tactics, and actionable insights, enabling readers to make real, positive changes and lead healthier, wealthier lives.

Sahil is also an entrepreneur and owner of SRB Holdings, a personal holding company, and the Managing Partner of SRB Ventures, a $10 million venture investment firm committed to investing in and accelerating the most compelling startups in the world. Prior to launching SRB Ventures in January 2022, Sahil was an early-stage investor in 40+ startups across the technology landscape, including multiple unicorns.

Previously, Sahil spent seven years as a private equity investor and served on the board of several middle market companies during that period.

Sahil graduated from Stanford University with an M.A. in Public Policy (2014) and a B.A. in Economics & Sociology (2013). While at Stanford, he was a four-year member on the Stanford Baseball Team (2009-2013), twice helping to guide the team to NCAA Super Regional appearances (top-16 finishes). Additionally, Sahil earned two PAC-12 All-Academic Team awards and twice received the Bruce R. Cameron Memorial Award, given annually to a student-athlete exhibiting excellence in athletics, academics, and leadership. Academically, Sahil was advised in his pursuits by former Secretary of State Dr. Condoleezza Rice.

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This letter stopped me in my tracks…

Every single person you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about.

Your one tiny action can create ripples that extend far beyond yourself.

Create more ripples.

For anyone out there battling in silence, you’re not alone.

We’re all in it together.

Lift someone up this week for no reason at all.

“I hope you win the war you tell no one about.”

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This poem changed my life

(and may change yours):

“It is said that before entering the sea
a river trembles with fear.

She looks back at the path she has traveled,
from the peaks of the mountains,
the long winding road crossing forests and villages.

And in front of her,
she sees an ocean so vast,
that to enter
there seems nothing more than to disappear forever.

But there is no other way.
The river can not go back.

Nobody can go back.
To go back is impossible in existence.

The river needs to take the risk
of entering the ocean
because only then will fear disappear,
because that's where the river will know
it's not about disappearing into the ocean,
but of becoming the ocean.”

– Khalil Gibran

Reading (and re-reading) the poem sparked four powerful thoughts:

1. Fear is natural before transformation. That fear you feel as you approach a significant change is completely natural. It’s a cost of entry for the transformation you wanted.

2. There is no going back. On your growth journey, there is no turning back. A few weeks ago, ​I wrote​, “I believe that the worst mistakes in life are made when we try to cling to a prior season that has already passed.” We cannot undo experiences or retreat into old versions of ourselves. Always forward.

3. Surrender is necessary for growth. The attachment to a present identity (“the river”) holds you back from your true potential. To become the new, you have to unbecome the old. You have to let go of your old habits, mindsets, beliefs, and identity. That requires a leap of faith. That requires a surrender.

4. It’s not a loss, it’s an expansion. What feels like a loss or disappearance of the old is often just an expansion into the richness of the new. The river does not disappear into the ocean, it becomes the ocean.

The river’s story is our story.

So, what ocean are you afraid to enter?

Maybe it’s time you surrendered to it.

And when you do, remember this:

You are not disappearing, you are becoming.

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The highest form of intelligence isn’t IQ.

(this realization changed my life)...

It’s adaptability.

Knowledge matters, but the ability to learn, unlearn, and change course matters more. The rigid cling to what was. The adaptable adjust to what is and what will be.

The future belongs to them.

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The brutal truth about confident people?

(they fail more than you do)...

Confidence is less about knowing you’ll win and more about knowing you’ll bounce back even if you don’t.

Real confidence is built on resilience. Adaptability. Tolerance for uncertainty.

Fear loses when you embrace that failure is never final.

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The most attractive trait…

(it’s not looks, wealth or status).

It’s energy.

Walk into rooms with genuine enthusiasm, curiosity, and interest. You’ll become a magnet for the highest quality people.

Energy is contagious. Spread the kind you’d want to catch.

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The #1 predictor of success isn't talent.

(most people never figure this out)...

It’s reliability. 

You’ll achieve much more by being consistently reliable than by being occasionally extraordinary. Show up, do the work, repeat. 

The recipe for success in any area of life.

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The smartest people I know aren't the most knowledgeable.

(they have something else entirely)...

They adapt faster than everyone else.

I spent my 20s collecting credentials. MBA. Finance roles. The "right" path. I thought intelligence meant having all the answers.

Then markets crashed. Industries transformed. Everything I "knew" became obsolete overnight.

That's when I learned: The rigid cling to what was. The adaptable adjust to what is and what will be.

Your expertise? A liability if you're too attached to it.

Your identity? A prison if it prevents you from evolving.

The future belongs to those who rewrite the manual when the game changes.

Every time you say "that's not how we do things," you're choosing rigidity over intelligence.

Adaptability isn't just surviving change—it's thriving because of it.

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This idea completely changed my life…

The Snake Chasing Effect:

A man is walking through the woods when he stumbles across a snake in the center of his path. The snake lashes out and bites him without warning, then turns and slithers away down the path. The man feels the sharp pain of the bite and the venom coursing through his leg. Fortunately, he's close to the village, so if he just walks back and gets the wound treated, he'll be fine. But he feels the anger and resentment building inside him: "Why did the snake do that to me? That's not right. I'm going to get revenge."

He starts chasing down the snake path, but as he pursues the snake, the venom takes hold and he collapses and dies. The story offers a powerful lesson, which you might call the Snake Chasing Effect: In life, you're going to get bitten by a snake every now and then. Someone betrays you. A partner lies. A family member mistreats you. A friend lets you down. A coworker takes credit for your work. The initial wound hurts—but it's survivable. If you take care of yourself, walk back to the village and treat the wound, you'll be fine.

But how often do you do the exact opposite? The internal voice starts a familiar refrain: How could they do this to me? I'm going to get them back. You start chasing the snake down the path, seeking your revenge. You obsess over the betrayal. The unfairness. The injustice. The real damage is not from the bite itself, but from your reaction to it. The real damage comes when you chase the snake.

The Snake Chasing Effect is a reminder that the wisest response to harm isn't retaliation or obsession, but restoration. Don't give the snake more power of you than it has. Focus on healing, not hunting. Tend your wound. Mend your garden. Your rebirth is the greatest revenge.

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The Snake Chasing Effect

One thing predicts where you'll be in 10 years…

(and it's completely in your control).

Your standards.

Every time you let something slide “just this once”, you train yourself to accept less.

That’s how goals erode. That’s how principles slip.

Set your standards. Hold the line. Especially when it’s hard.

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This poem stopped me cold.

(you need to read this):

"In this short Life
That only lasts an hour
How much - how little - is
Within our power"

- Emily Dickinson

Four lines. Still hitting harder than any productivity guru's 300-page book.

Here's what Dickinson understood that we miss: 

Life isn't just short—it's embarrassingly short. Even when you intellectually know this, you still waste Tuesday afternoons scrolling. You still put off the hard conversation. You still wait for "someday."

But hidden in those lines is the real wisdom: "How much - how little."

It's both. Always both.

You have more power than you think—to change careers, repair relationships, build something meaningful. But you have less power than you assume—over outcomes, other people's choices, the speed of change.

The magic happens when you accept both truths.

Stop trying to control what was never yours to control. Stop giving away power over what IS yours to command.

Your thoughts. Your effort. Your next decision. That's your kingdom. Everything else? Let it go.

Life is shorter and more fragile than you realize. But within your small sphere of control, you're more powerful than you've ever imagined.

The question isn't whether life is short. The question is: What are you doing with the power you actually have?

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The hardest lesson I learned about success…

(it came from a farmer):

A farmer doesn't dig up his seeds every day to make sure they're growing.

He plants, waters, and waits. You can't rush what needs time to take root. Growth hides beneath the surface long before it's visible above it.

Remember that.

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The #1 struggle nobody admits to…

(especially high performers):

Eliminating the guilt associated with free time and rest.

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How to win in life…

(without talent or luck):

Operate in Your Zone of Genius
Your Zone of Genius is where your interests, passions and skills align.

Adopt a Positive Sum Mentality
Want to get ahead in life? Start genuinely rooting for others to succeed.

Speak Up
A little push goes a long way. Don't sit back and wait for good things to happen.

Play Long-Term Games
In a world of people seeking instant gratification, this is a meaningful edge.

Have a High Tolerance for Failure
We fear failure, so most of us play it safe to avoid it.

Follow Your Curiosity
For the curious mind, anything is possible. Fortune favors the curious.

Adopt a Process Orientation
Prioritize process, not outcomes.

Prioritize People
Everything in life comes down to people and relationships.

Work Like a Lion
If your goal is to do inspired, creative work, you have to work as a lion works.

Become Antifragle
Don't be broken by the chaos—rather, adopt a mentality and build structure such that you will benefit from it.

Change Your Mind
It's great to have a strong view, but always open your mind to counterarguments.

Never Get Too Big to Do the Small
Whether you're in the mailroom or the corner office, never get too big to do the small things well.

Learn Storytelling
High-leverage storytelling is a supercharger for all human endeavors.

Develop a Bias for Motion
A body in motion tends to stay in motion—a body at rest tends to stay at rest.

Become Relentlessly Consistent
Many people are able to produce bursts of energy—few are able to produce consistent, steady flows of energy.

Simplify Where Others Complicate
Learn to convey the complex in simple, digestible ways.

Be Comfortable with Discomfort
Discomfort is a precursor to growth—it is an absolute necessity.

Have Strong Plans (Loosely Held)
Plans have to be dynamic (and punch-proof!).

Pay It Forward
Pay it forward. Be a mentor. Be a champion for others.

Well there you have it—How to Win (without talent or luck).

Use them to earn trust.
Use them to build leverage.
Use them to win your game.
Start small. Stay consistent.

And remember: You already have everything you need.

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How To Win (without talent or luck)

Amateur vs. Pro

(11 signs you're still an amateur):

1. Amateurs let the day come to them, Professionals have a routine
The greatest performers in any craft share one trait in common: They have a routine—and they stick to it with intense discipline.

2. Amateurs love the prize, Professionals love the process
You’ll never make it if the view at the summit is the only thing motivating you to keep climbing.

3. Amateurs make it look effortful, Professionals make it look effortless
The Paradox of Effort: You have to put in more effort to make something appear effortless.

4. Amateurs blame others, Professionals are accountable
In the wake of a failure, there are two types of responses:
The Amateur looks outward—bad luck, unfair circumstances, a cheating opponent.
The Professional looks inward—lack of preparation, gaps in routine, uneven intensity.

5. Amateurs are flashy, Professionals are relentless
Many people are able to produce bursts of energy—few are able to produce consistent, steady flows, day in, day out.

6. Amateurs enter with 100 mediocre moves, Professionals enter with 1 perfect move
Professionals identify their unique edge—they play their game.

7. Amateurs fear failure, Professionals embrace it
The Paradox of Failure: The more you fail, the more you ultimately succeed.

8. Amateurs fear being wrong, Professionals enjoy it
When faced with their own incompetence:
The Amateur flails wildly in an attempt to distract from the obvious gap.
The Professional enlists support to cover the incompetence and repositions the board to avoid its exposure.

9. Amateurs are impatient, Professionals are patient
Amateurs are: Patient with actions and impatient with results.
Professionals are: Impatient with actions and patient with results.

10. Amateurs hope for good breaks, Professionals create them
Amateurs enter the arena with their fingers crossed.
Professionals enter the arena with a plan.

11. Amateurs press, Professionals wait
When pressure and stress levels elevate:
The Amateur is uncomfortable—they press in an effort to fast-forward to the finish.
The Professional is comfortable—they observe their opponent and wait for the opportune moment to strike.

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Amateur vs Pro - 11 Differences

This study blew my mind…

(you need to read this):

The Harvard Study of Adult Development is the longest running study on happiness.

Here are 3 powerful findings everyone should know:

1. Relationship satisfaction impacts health.

The researchers looked back at the lives of the 80-year-old participants to determine what factors were predictive of healthy aging.

What did they find?

Relationship satisfaction at age 50 was predictive of health at age 80.

Study director Robert Waldinger:

"It wasn't their cholesterol levels that predicted how they were going to grow old. It was how satisfied they were in their relationships. The people who were the most satisfied in their relationships at age 50 were the healthiest at age 80."

2. Loneliness kills.

Humans are social creatures. We thrive through connection to those around us.

Study participants who felt isolated were observably less happy and experienced notably earlier declines in health than those who felt connected.

The study observed the negative impacts of alcohol and smoking on the long-term health of the participants, but found that loneliness was just as negatively impactful.

Study director Robert Waldinger:

"Loneliness kills. It's as powerful as smoking or alcoholism."

3. Quality over quantity.

The researchers found that the quality of relationships was more impactful on health and happiness than the quantity of relationships.

A few deep bonds are worth far more than hundreds of weak or unhealthy ones.

Relationships are, quite literally, everything.

Hopefully the insights from my conversation with Dr. Robert Waldinger shine a light on their importance—and hopefully you take a few tiny actions that improve your Social Fitness in the days and weeks ahead.

Invest in your relationships—they will pay dividends in all areas of your life for many years to come.

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The Longest Running Study on Happiness

How to get your dream life…

(the truth nobody wants to hear):

I used to stare at closed doors. The dream job. The meaningful relationship. The healthy body.

I'd tell myself they were "locked" for people like me.

Then I learned the truth: Every door has a key. You just have to pay the cost of entry.

Freedom requires focus. You can't have it all, so you must choose what matters.

Deep bonds demand vulnerability. No armor allowed. Just your real, messy self.

Health needs discipline. Every single day. Especially when you don't feel like it.

Here's what nobody tells you: 

The cost is always higher than you think. But the reward? It's always worth more than you imagined.

Most people window shop their dreams. They want the outcome without the entry fee.

That promotion? It costs uncomfortable conversations.

That relationship? It costs emotional risk.

That transformation? It costs your old identity.

Pay the price or stay outside. There's no third option.

That's why 800,000+ readers trust my newsletter to help them unlock what matters.

Four times a week, I share:

• Frameworks to identify what's worth the cost
• Systems to pay the price consistently
• Tools to unlock doors faster
• Insights that make the journey worthwhile

Because every lesson I wish I knew earlier starts the same way: Embrace the cost of entry with pride.

The doors you want are waiting. Time to pay up.

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