ABOUT THE BOOK
In 30 years of coaching heirs at The Wealth Conservancy, author Myra Salzer has learned that the myths surrounding inheritance are pervasive - and unhelpful. Living Richly is a lively, encouraging book that speaks directly to inheritors, providing reassurance that their greatest potential as human beings is within reach, no matter how much of a burden their wealth might seem to create.
A light, inspiring read for inheritors, their friends, and those who advise them, Living Richly offers Salzer's venerable perspective as a wealth coach who believes net worth should serve self-worth (instead of the other way around). She brings readers her abundant hands-on experience with the challenges surrounding wealth, particularly for those who have inherited enough that earned income (paid work) has become purely optional.
Living Richly: Seizing the Potential of Inherited Wealth is not about finance: it is about human potential. Salzer shares real-life stories of the struggles inheritors face and shows how thoughtful heirs are overcoming their misgivings to make the most of their wealth. One of the book's key messages: When more inheritors live richly, rather than succumbing to the burden of their wealth, the potential becomes astounding.
PRAISE FOR LIVING RICHLY
"Even though my dad is one of the richest men on the planet, the gifts he gave me haven't been monetary, but rather of ethics and values. The inheritors in Living Richly may have a more complicated path, and thankfully Salzer understands that. A must read for inheritors whose challenges are beyond mine."
- PETER BUFFETT
Emmy-Award winning composer, philanthropist, and author of Life Is What You Make It
"For anyone lost in the confusion, fear, guilt, or euphoria of a large inheritance, Living Richly provides a way forward—a way to reclaim or even reinvent your life."
- LARRY DRESSLER
Author, Standing in the Fire
"Salzer has a vision of the awesome potential of each human soul. Living Richly is a must-read not just for inheritors but for those serving professionals seeking processes to assist their clients."
- JOHN A WARNICK
Founder, Family Wealth Transitions and Solutions
"A triumph. Salzer crystallizes her years of experiences into a small gem for the reader."
- TED SCHWARTZ
Portfolio Manager, Capstone Investment Financial Group
"A very thoughtful journey through the thickets of our clients' worlds. Readers will experience an easy, poetic resonance with Salzer's informal style and rich messages."
- JAMES E. HUGHES
Author, Family Wealth and Family: The Compact Among Generations
"Inheritors are simultaneously envied, scorned, and courted not for who they truly are but for their special status and wealth. Salzer has a gift for speaking to them at a human level, with humor and wisdom."
- JIM GRUBMAN, PhD
Founder, Family Wealth Consulting