As you probably know, The Old Money Book and the other Old Money titles I’ve written often address how America’s Upper Class behave in terms of manners, dress, spending, and lifestyle.
I’ve detailed how anyone from any background can adopt these values, priorities, and habits in order to live a richer life. I’ve touched upon personal finance and (very slightly) upon investing in Old Money, New Woman.
Now, I’m going to address the elephant in the room, as it were: how to accumulate wealth in the first place. The harsh truth of the matter remains: you can’t be Old Money without Money.
I’m writing about this subject because, obviously, I’m well-informed on this subject. I’ve known more than a few people–from affluent and humble backgrounds alike–who have accumulated wealth through a variety of commercial and creative endeavors. I’ve been ‘in the room’ as they’ve dreamed, schemed, achieved, and enjoyed.
As a writer, I tend to absorb and analyze behavior–especially behavior that consistently provides beneficial outcomes–I am now in the process of organizing and articulating the practices and processes that I’ve seen work well.
More importantly, I’m going to present these concepts of wealth accumulation in an accessible, pragmatic manner. This new book is going to be short on ‘Rah rah!’ You can do it!’ cheerleading and large on real-world fundamentals.
The fundamentals will include self-awareness (working at something you’re naturally good at and enjoy), understanding the predictable trajectories that most of our lives take, and, of course, how lifestyle choices impact your ability to hold onto (and grow) money and live a better life.
The book is going to help readers ‘manage their expectations’. I say this not in a negative way: I think every human being has enormous potential. I say this is a ‘planning’ way: ‘If you do this, expect this.’ ‘If you don’t do this, don’t expect that.’
I’m going to present options: you can take this ‘path’ professionally and this is what you can expect if you do. You can follow this ‘plan’ personally and this is what you need to do in order to enjoy these probably outcomes. So this ‘Path & Plan Method’ is going to figure heavily in the text.
As I am still working on the book, details and even the title are still up in the air. My hope, though, is to provide the ambitious reader with direction and guidance through information and example.
Of course, I’ll keep you informed on the progress. Thank you for your continued support and for your participation on the blog. It is greatly appreciated.
I hope everyone is staying well and safe.
- BGT