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The Greatness Machine

412 | Sahil Bloom | The 5 Types of Wealth: A Transformative Guide to Design Your Dream Life

The Greatness Machine

Darius Mirshahzadeh

Education, Entrepreneurship, Business

5.0135 Ratings

🗓️ 18 February 2026

⏱️ 64 minutes

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Summary

What if the life you’re chasing isn’t actually the one you want? In this episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius Mirshahzadeh sits down with New York Times bestselling author and investor Sahil Bloom to challenge traditional definitions of success and wealth. Sahil shares the mindset behind “chop wood, carry water,” why small daily actions matter more than big resolutions, and how he walked away from private equity after realizing he was playing the wrong game. They explore personal sovereignty, aligning values with actions, finding work you genuinely enjoy, and why trust has become the most valuable currency in today’s world. Sahil also unpacks the core ideas behind his book “The 5 Types of Wealth” and what it really means to design a life that feels rich beyond money. In this episode, Darius and Sahil will discuss: (00:00) Introduction and New Year's Intentions (06:37) Sahil's Origin Story and Insecurities (12:20) The Realization of Misalignment (18:21) Taking Small Steps Towards Change (23:00) Career Transition and Reflections on Private Equity (24:07) The Power of Passion in Success (27:36) Finding Your 'Hitting the Ball' Moment (30:22) The Courage to Explore New Paths (34:08) Navigating the New World of Work (36:08) The Journey into Content Creation (44:37) Redefining Wealth Beyond Money Sahil Bloom Sahil Bloom is a New York Times bestselling author, entrepreneur, and investor best known for “The 5 Types of Wealth,” a transformative guide to designing a meaningful life. His work reaches millions each week through his writing, social insights, and bi-weekly newsletter, The Curiosity Chronicle. An experienced investor, Sahil is the Managing Partner of SRB Ventures, a $10M venture firm, and the owner of SRB Holdings. He has invested in 40+ startups, including multiple unicorns, following seven years in private equity. A Stanford graduate and former NCAA baseball player, Sahil blends high performance, thoughtful living, and practical wisdom to help people redefine what it truly means to be wealthy. Connect with Sahil: Website: https://www.sahilbloom.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sahilbloom  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sahilbloom/  Book: https://www.the5typesofwealth.com/  Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Thegreatnessmachine  Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 Write a review for The Greatness Machine using this link: https://ratethispodcast.com/spreadinggreatness.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Fundera, Inc. NMLS ID number 124-0038. Love gang. Welcome to The Greatness Machine. I'm your host, Darius from Shazda. I'm so pumped to have you here with me. Now, listen, the greatness machine were about two things. Number one, people were living their passions. And number two, those who are creating greatness in the world and doing both of these things despite the odds against them. Each episode, we're going to feature interviews with game changers, business leaders, telling us their origin stories, what made them tick, what got them to where they are now. Why? So it can help you step into your greatness within your life, your business, and your career. Occasionally, you might hear a few solo episodes from myself more as I say, as I leverage my 20 years of entrepreneurship as a CEO and founder to help you grow and level up in your journey to scale your life and your business. So, come be a fly on the wall, enjoy the conversation, and I'm stoked to have you hear of me. Guys, welcome to these episodes of The Greatness for the Show.

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