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Our society’s notion of success is largely composed of two parts: money and power…But it’s time for a third metric, beyond money and power — one founded on well-being, wisdom, our ability to wonder, and to give back. – Arianna Huffington

This is video of Arianna Huffington's recent very engaging commencement speech at Smith College.  Her definition of success is embedded in the #empoweredwealth concept of True Wealth.  She continues with words that echo much of the thinking that's behind The Empowered Wealth Mindset:

When we’re in that centered place of wisdom, harmony and strength, life is transformed from struggle to grace and we are suddenly filled with trust — no matter the obstacles, challenges and disappointments. Because there is a purpose to our lives, even if it is sometimes hidden from us, and even if the biggest turning points and heartbreaks only make sense as we look back, not as we are experiencing them. So we might as well live life as if, as the poet Rumi put it, “Everything is rigged in our favor.”

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This TED Talk by Peter Singer explores the idea of effective altruism or effective giving.  If one were to step back and think first of "True Wealth" in terms of the Brower Quadrant, and substitute "contribution" for "giving", I believe that it becomes easier to see that one has many assets to contribute to others in order to make the world a better place.  True Wealth is a broader, more encompassing concept than the juxtaposition of altruism with consumerism. True Wealth by definition assumes the dynamic balance of financial, core, experience, and contribution elements. Being "effective" then becomes a matter of applying leverage (doing more faster, easier, cheaper, etc.) to a personally defined pattern of contribution in a way that's consistent or congruent with intent of that pattern of contribution.  Contribution, within the context of True Wealth, is optimized through the application of Congruent Leverage.
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Peter Singer: The why and how of effective altruism | Video on TED.com
If you’re lucky enough to live without want, it’s a natural impulse to be altruistic to others. But, asks philosopher Peter Singer, what’s the most effective way to give? He talks through some surprising thought experiments to help you balance emotion and practicality — and make the biggest impact with whatever you can share.

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If our narratives are enabling and positive, yet aligned with reality, they can inspire us to happiness – potentially greatness – even in the face of adversity – Adam Taggart

Why do we believe in "narrative wisdom"?  Much of this article by Adam Taggart is about dysfunctional, disempowering narratives that people and groups of people tell themselves.  Yet #empoweredwealth shares much in common with Adam Taggart and his followers at Peak Prosperity.  Their mission is "creating a world worth inheriting" but they believe that much of our future prosperity is jeopardized by widely-held illusions about our financial infrastructure, our future energy prospects, and the effectiveness of our government.  Empowered Wealth is less focused on the external problems in the world and more focused on shifting the way people think about wealth in order to make the world better for those who follow.  Narrative wisdom – stories that empower people and capture the lessons of experience and insight – is one way that we do this.

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Getting Our Story Straight is a Matter of Life & Death (Literally)
The stories we tell ourselves have great influence over our destiny. These narratives shape our belief system and thus, in turn, the decisions we make. Find yourself making poor choices? That’s li

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This article depicts the vast majority of retirement planning being done currently.  People assume that retirement means "the absence of work" (or adult play time), make some assumptions, and apply mathematics to determine if they have "enough".  In this context, "enough" means money.

But what if "enough" meant "ways to contribute and continue to earn money" or "utilize my best talents and continue to earn money while enjoying what I do".  This type of thinking transforms the whole notion of "retirement" and renders current thinking and planning obsolete.  Studies have shown that those who create and give more than they consume are happier and live longer, more fulfilling lives.  "Adult play time" then becomes part of a regular cycle of rejuvenation, rather than an end in itself.

Writers talk about being "in the flow"; athletes say they're "in the zone"; musicians talk about "finding the groove".  Let's shift the way people think about retirement; let's help people find their groove, create, and make a difference.

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Get With The Plan: Couple should adjust route to retirement
Pensions help a lot, but savings need to be less aggressive to secure a retirement plan

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