In this episode, I delve into optimizing life while leaving a meaningful legacy. I critique the "Die With Zero" concept, popularized by Bill Perkins and others. Perkins stresses intentional living by managing time, wealth, and health effectively, but at the expense of family wealth and legacy.
I also explore the societal shift towards individualism and instant gratification and contrast it with the traditional values of family and legacy. The role of the family can be in providing support, guidance, and purpose. Building family wealth and nurturing intergenerational connections are ways to leave a lasting impact that extends beyond one's lifetime.
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"Life is fantastic. I like life, man." - Norm MacDonald
"Being a father, being a husband, being a patriarch, if you want to use that terminology, it just gives you a purpose." - Andy Flattery
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Andy Flattery is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and Owner of Simple Wealth Planning. He serves affluent families that are working to lower their time preference in Kansas City and nationwide. Flattery is the host of Gentleman Speculator, a podcast on legacy, investing, and the life well-lived. When he’s not helping individuals build wealth, you can catch him playing rec sports, writing children's books, and spending time with his wife and four children.
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