Part 2 of 3 in the “The Myth of the Self-Made Billionaire” Series In the first part of this series, we explored the myth of meritocracy. But there’s another illusion they push today: the myth of the self-made billionaire. On talk shows, in books, and across social media, they proclaim: “I started from nothing. […]

  Introduction: The Hustle That Hides the Truth “Work 20 hours a day.”“Sleep is for the weak.”“Success is just a matter of discipline.” If you’ve watched interviews with billionaires, you’ve heard these lines. They make it sound like wealth is simply the reward of outworking everyone else. But when you dig deeper, another pattern emerges

  Part 3 of 3: The Advantage of Observing the Elite In the previous articles, we examined how the wealthy are increasingly romanticizing the past—from reimagining luxury experiences to resurrecting aristocratic values. But here’s the golden question: Can the everyday person use this elite nostalgia to their advantage? The answer is yes. But first, let’s

    When Nostalgia Creates Gaps in the Market There’s something ironic about the way the elite think. While the middle class is told to always “look to the future,” the rich are busy reconstructing the past. But here’s the catch: when the elite shift their focus to romanticized experiences—like vintage travel, bespoke tailoring, or

  The Return of a Golden Age — But for Whom? The world is moving fast, but the elite seem to be moving backward. Not in a regressive way, but rather in a romantic revival of a curated past. Across industries — from luxury travel to architecture, fashion, and lifestyle — the wealthiest are funding

    Part 3 of 3 in the “Never Let a Good Crisis Go to Waste” Series 👉 Read Part 1 | 👉 Read Part 2 Crisis is not just a test of resilience — it’s a filter. It reveals who was prepared, who can adapt, and who seizes the chaos to rise. And this

   Part 2 of 3 in the Crisis Opportunity Series In the first article, we revealed how the elite are trained to see crises not as moments of fear, but as once-in-a-decade opportunities. They study patterns, track shifts, and place their bets before the dust settles. But what happens to those who don’t have private

Part 1 of 3 in the “Profit in the Panic” Series When the world holds its breath, the elite take a deep one.They don’t fear crisis — they prepare for it. And more importantly, they profit from it. You’ve heard the phrase “never let a good crisis go to waste.” But what does that actually

    Part 3 of 3 in the “Escape from Europe” Trilogy In the first two parts of this series, we explored: Now it’s time to shift the spotlight to you. Because while you may not have millions to move assets across borders, there are still options — and failing to act is no longer

    The Quiet Wealth Exodus While most headlines focus on immigration, the real story is emigration — of the rich. Over the past decade, many high-net-worth individuals in Europe have quietly diversified their assets and their citizenships. Their reason? Loss of control. Increased taxes. Expanding state surveillance. The push for central bank digital currencies