Many of us are taught that wealth is the bridge to the life we want—that if we work and sacrifice enough now, we’ll eventually arrive at a time and place where we can finally “live.”
But there’s a danger in that kind of tradeoff. When we give up what is good, meaningful, and nourishing in the present in exchange for a distant promise of freedom later, we overlook a simple truth: the person you will be years from now will not be the same person you are today. You “future you” may no longer want the things you sacrificed to earn them.
This isn’t an argument against ambition or excellence. There’s so much that’s right about building something meaningful, aiming high, and pursuing growth. But the best path forward isn’t to double down on sacrifice—it’s to ground your efforts in the relationships that make life meaningful. Because in the end, no amount of wealth can make up for an unhappy life.
As your advisor, my role is to help you pursue financial strength without losing sight of personal wholeness. Let’s continue to plan not just for wealth, but for a life that’s rich in every dimension that truly counts.
I invite you to explore these articles and to share them with family and friends who could also benefit from the plethora of information and wisdom they contain.
Thank you,
Paul Celentano