An acquaintance from Boston was visiting Paris last week. We had lunch at a crowded cafe, ironically populated with a number of Americans, and got to know each other better. He’d read The Old Money Book and The Old Money Guide To Marriage and shared his thoughts about the two. We discussed traditional values and the … More The Random Routine
Not being able to govern events, I govern myself. – Michel de Montaigne
If there are two characteristics that would be near the top of any list describing the Old Money culture, the would be structure and discipline. When Old Money works, it works. When it plays, it plays. Old Money does what needs to be done, when it needs to be done, whether it’s a pleasant task … More Structure and Discipline
“Wow. I never knew they had that much money.”
“It’s not how much you make. It’s how much nobody knows you have.” Byron Tully
I think there are a lot of misconceptions about being wealthy in America. Obviously, the media contributes substantially to these with the way that wealthy people are portrayed on television. Money is not a license to behave badly. It’s not a toy. Being born into a rich family with a certain amount of education–college educated … More Old Money: In Their Own Words
It’s been quite a year. And it’s the holiday time. What a better moment to articulate the things that have really irritated, aggravated, and annoyed Old Money Guys and Gals (OMGs) the last twelve months. So pour yourself a strong one, put your feet up, and grumble along with me as we detail The Top … More Top Ten Old Money Pet Peeves
You’re reading this blog. You’ve already bought and read The Old Money Book. You’ve embraced the values, priorities, and habits that are presented in it, and you’re living the Old Money life. And now, a short time later, you either begin or continue to prosper as a result. Maybe you even experience a financial windfall … More The Importance of Empathy