I just finished reading The Five Types of Wealth by Sahil Bloom, and I couldn’t have picked a better book to align with where I’m at in my recovery journey.
For years, I chased one type of wealth: financial. As a compulsive sports gambler, money was the measurement of everything—self-worth, success, control. I thought if I could just win enough, all my problems would disappear. Instead, I lost time, relationships, health, and peace of mind.
This book flipped that old definition of wealth on its head.
Bloom lays out five types of wealth:
Financial Wealth: Money and assets—but with a healthy, sustainable mindset
Social Wealth: Relationships, community, and meaningful connection
Physical Wealth: Health, strength, and energy
Mental Wealth: Clarity, calm, growth, and resilience
Time Wealth: Freedom over your time and how you spend it
I realized I’ve been rebuilding every one of these since the day I stopped gambling.
I’m gaining mental wealth every time I resist the urge to escape through a bet.
I’m rebuilding social wealth in recovery communities, connecting with people who truly get it.
I’m reclaiming physical wealth—rest, routine, and energy I used to burn chasing dopamine highs.
And time wealth? That’s been the most powerful. The hours I’ve gotten back—my mornings, my focus, my presence—are worth more than any jackpot ever was.
Yes, I’m also fixing the financial damage. But now it’s with intention, not fantasy.
What I loved about this book is that it doesn't just preach discipline or money hacks—it invites you to redefine what a rich life actually is. If you're in recovery, or even just rethinking your relationship with money, time, or yourself, I can’t recommend it enough.
I’m not chasing the old version of wealth anymore. I’m building a new one—one that feels whole.
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