Invisible Wealth

Chapter 10Personal Wealth Algorithm

Chapter 1 started with a simple question: What is wealth?

To answer this question, we engaged first principles thinking, which is a critical thinking model that requires the breaking down of a concept, idea, or problem into its most fundamental parts. With our critical thinking hat on, we turned to the etymology of wealth, to understand the definitional roots of the word, the genesis of the word. From there, we boiled down the concept of wealth into its most fundamental parts, so we could reason and build up from there. To do so, we looked at the fundamentally familiar aspects of wealth, through a refreshed lens, that is, the 5 Principles of Invisible Wealth. These five principles embody the multifaceted definition of wealth, which is both evergreen and ever‐evolving. These principles, plus your individual values, are the key considerations to answering the more specific question: What's your wealth?

This chapter introduces, and practically applies, the personal wealth algorithm. This algorithm, or set of instructions, is a framework for redefining wealth, so it fits snuggly with your values and goals.

“Philosophical sophistication, it's very useful because it orients you properly.”

—Jordan Peterson

The Relationship Between Principles, Values, and Wealth

Within the context of wealth, the relationship between principles and values answer the question: What's your wealth? With this in mind, let's define both principles and values.

Principles ...