Achieving Social Wealth with One Word
This week I finished up my studying of “social wealth” through Sahil Bloom’s lens in his book, The 5 Types of Wealth, and I’m walking away convicted and motivated.
Social wealth isn’t about followers. It’s about the quality of your relationships—those who know the real you and still would choose to sit in the front row at your funeral.
Here’s how Bloom breaks it down:
Depth: Honest, meaningful relationships with people who really know you
Breadth: A broader community where you feel seen and belong
Earned Status: Respect that’s built through how you live and lead—not what you post
All of it resonated with me. But I want to leave you with something even simpler.
A mentor once told me:
“Your family spells love T-I-M-E.”
That one reverberated within me deeply.
And this week, it challenged me again.
Kristen and I sat down last night to plan our end-of-summer trip. When it comes to vacations, she generally prioritizes palm trees and five-star food. I'm looking for deep conversations and fewer distractions - that's why our central Texas ranch is always a favorite option for me (Love you, Kris!). But what we both want really boils down to quality time.
Time that leads to laughter.
Time that allows us to truly see one another.
Time that reminds us of our shared bigger vision for our life.
Here’s your challenge this weekend:
Ask yourself: Who are the most important relationships in my life.
Revisit your calendar: When and how often are you giving them your best attention?
Schedule something sacred: Make and protect time that builds meaningful social wealth with these important people.
Steady leaders don’t let relationships drift. They make connection a rhythm, not a reaction.
Stay steady,
Schuyler
Written by Schuyler Williamson
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God Bless!
~ Schuyler Williamson