Last Frontier: Why Intangible Wealth Outlives Money

I used to wonder why kings in olden days built huge structures and marvelous wonders. I used to think it was a waste of money and unnecessary spending.

But after some time, I realized it is one of the most important things to do. The money we save for the next generation often goes to waste — it rarely crosses even two generations. But the monuments they built last much longer.

It is not luxury; it is a must-have. It gives hope to the next generations, even after 1000 years. It shows how strong we were, how resilient we were, and how to build from scratch.

When I went to France, I saw bridges still standing from the 16th century. What a brilliant mindset!

The money we leave behind for our kids can make them lazy and lead to wasteful spending behaviors. But what if we leave them a legacy that inspires them to work hard, work smart, stay disciplined, and gives them hope that at any point in life, you can rise as long as you work hard.

The big issue today is that we think money might solve all issues — but it is not true. The intangible assets are the key to future growth.

Important Intangibles I believe in:

  1. Education
  2. Thinking hard, even if the initial result is wrong
  3. Repeated success should not create euphoric mood
  4. Repeated failure should not cause depression mood
  5. Awareness of all things happening around you
  6. Differentiating what you can control and what you can't
  7. Don't sink in small setups
  8. Force yourself out of depression
  9. Always pray to God whenever you need to
  10. Don't expect help from others; help is often reciprocation signal
  11. Love will heal all, but hate will amplify rage
  12. You are on your own; no one will guide you unless you ask for it
  13. Very few can understand others' feelings — find them and be their mentee
  14. Never tell lies that spoil your credibility
  15. Increase your positive side; fade your negative side

Peace within All.

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