A TRANSFORMATIVE Guide To Designing Your Dream Life | Sahil Bloom x Rich Roll

Rich Roll

Jan 27, 2025

Episode description

Sahil Bloom is a Stanford athlete turned viral philosopher whose journey from finance to redefining wealth has captivated millions. We explore his iconoclastic framework of the Five Types of Wealth, practical tools for cultivating abundance, and the tiny actions that transform lives. Note: 3 SIGNED copies of Sahil's new book are up for grabs. Enter through the link below before February 14th, 2025. READ MORE👉🏾https://bit.ly/richroll886
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CHAPTERS
00:00:00 Intro
00:03:20 Rejection of Cultural Norms
00:04:24 Parents' Extraordinary Relationship
00:04:39 Mother's Journey from India
00:05:20 Father's Academic Expectations
00:06:01 Meeting of Parents
00:06:59 Family Ultimatum and Sacrifice
00:07:27 Time and Relationship Healing
00:08:31 Understanding Both Sides of the Story
00:09:30 Cultural Expectations of Marriage
00:09:56 Parents' Acceptance Over Time
00:10:29 Respect for Parents
00:11:14 Social Conventions and Personal Choices
00:12:16 High Expectations and Support
00:13:15 Sibling Comparison and Insecurity
00:14:09 Self-Perpetuating Stories of Insecurity
00:15:08 Academic Journey and Athletic Identity
00:15:59 Insecurity Among Successful Individuals
00:17:14 The Impact of Insecurity on Decision-Making
00:18:03 Challenging Internal Narratives
00:19:09 Traumatic Events as Catalysts for Change
00:23:11 Relationship Struggles
00:24:13 Realization of Finite Time
00:26:33 Need for Change
00:27:39 Moving Back East
00:28:24 Pregnancy and Alignment
00:28:59 Arrival Fallacy
00:30:11 Moments of Presence
00:32:11 AD BREAK
00:35:29 The Nature of Time
00:36:49 Pillars of Wealth
00:37:45 Dimmer Switch Concept
00:41:16 Life Seasons
00:43:15 Scoreboard Metaphor
00:45:19 Awakening to the Right Game
00:46:45 Life Raiser Concept
00:46:46 Life Raiser Concept
00:47:38 Tangible Example of Focus
00:48:36 Defining Personal Identity
00:49:56 Creating Archetypes for Decision Making
00:50:40 Adaptability in Parenting
00:51:51 Shifting Parental Expectations
00:52:59 Role Models in Parenting
00:55:57 Father-Son Connection
01:01:26 Transforming Sibling Relationships
01:04:46 Empowerment through Action
01:05:11 AD BREAK
01:08:11 Self-Awareness and Change
01:09:20 The Awareness-Action Gap
01:10:17 Creating Tiny Actions
01:11:11 The Impact of Morning Routines
01:12:11 The Power of Mundane Habits
01:12:51 Boredom and Routine
01:13:34 Dopamine from Awareness
01:14:17 Actionable Insights in Books
01:15:07 Creating Ripples Through Action
01:16:40 The Role of Accountability
01:19:03 Learning from Diverse Stories
01:20:38 The Importance of Listening
01:22:30 Unexpected Insights from Conversations
01:24:11 Chronos vs. Kairos
01:25:54 The Red Queen Effect
01:26:20 High-Leverage Activities
01:28:07 The Power of Saying No
01:29:25 Discipline and Accountability
01:30:00 Time Blocking for Focus
01:31:09 Struggles with Boundaries
01:32:02 Compartmentalizing Work and Family
01:32:58 Decision-Making Framework
01:33:34 Letting Go of Urgency
01:35:00 Evaluating New Opportunities
01:36:21 Pandemic Transition
01:38:03 Gathering Evidence for Change
01:41:00 Support from a Partner
01:43:26 Building Trust Over Growth
01:44:37 Authenticity vs. Trends
01:46:45 Sustaining Value Creation
01:48:41 Long-Term Wealth Considerations
01:50:16 Navigating Seasons of Unbalance
01:51:00 The Importance of Trend Lines
01:52:24 Faith and Happiness
01:54:32 The Power of Service
01:55:49 Creating Time Through Action
01:57:24 Tiny Actions Lead to Change

CONNECT WITH RICH
✩ Website - http://richroll.com​
✩ Rich Roll Podcast - https://richroll.com/all-episodes/
✩ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/richroll/
✩ Twitter - https://twitter.com/richroll
✩ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/richrollfans

FILMED AND EDITED BY DAN DRAKE
https://www.dandrake333.com/

* * * * *

NEW TO RICH?
Hi I'm Rich Roll. I'm a vegan ultra-endurance athlete, author, podcaster, public speaker & wellness evangelist. But mainly I'm a dad of four. If you want to know more, visit my website or check out these two the NY Times articles:
http://bit.ly/otillonyt
http://bit.ly/vegansglam

I LOVE MAIL! SEND IT HERE:
2630 Conejo Spectrum St.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91320

#richroll #richrollpodcast

Episode description

Sahil Bloom is a Stanford athlete turned viral philosopher whose journey from finance to redefining wealth has captivated millions. We explore his iconoclastic framework of the Five Types of Wealth, practical tools for cultivating abundance, and the tiny actions that transform lives. Note: 3 SIGNED copies of Sahil's new book are up for grabs. Enter through the link below before February 14th, 2025. READ MORE👉🏾https://bit.ly/richroll886
✌🏼🌱 - Rich

NOW AVAILABLE IN SPANISH. Click the gear and select the Spanish audio track.

Thanks for watching! This episode is brought to you by...

LMNT
Get a FREE sample pack 👉🏾 https://bit.ly/drinklmnt2025

Momentous
Get 20% off all of my favorite products 👉🏾 https://bit.ly/LiveMomentous2025

BetterHelp
This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month 👉🏾https://bit.ly/betterhelp2025rrp

Check out all of the amazing discounts from our Sponsors 👉🏾 https://bit.ly/rrpsponsors

LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST
Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/rrpitunes
Spotify: http://bit.ly/rrpspotify
Google: http://bit.ly/rrpgooglepods

Meal Planner: http://meals.richroll.com
Voicing Change Book: http://richroll.com/vc
Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RichRollPodcastClips
Newsletter: http://bit.ly/rollcallemail

CHAPTERS
00:00:00 Intro
00:03:20 Rejection of Cultural Norms
00:04:24 Parents' Extraordinary Relationship
00:04:39 Mother's Journey from India
00:05:20 Father's Academic Expectations
00:06:01 Meeting of Parents
00:06:59 Family Ultimatum and Sacrifice
00:07:27 Time and Relationship Healing
00:08:31 Understanding Both Sides of the Story
00:09:30 Cultural Expectations of Marriage
00:09:56 Parents' Acceptance Over Time
00:10:29 Respect for Parents
00:11:14 Social Conventions and Personal Choices
00:12:16 High Expectations and Support
00:13:15 Sibling Comparison and Insecurity
00:14:09 Self-Perpetuating Stories of Insecurity
00:15:08 Academic Journey and Athletic Identity
00:15:59 Insecurity Among Successful Individuals
00:17:14 The Impact of Insecurity on Decision-Making
00:18:03 Challenging Internal Narratives
00:19:09 Traumatic Events as Catalysts for Change
00:23:11 Relationship Struggles
00:24:13 Realization of Finite Time
00:26:33 Need for Change
00:27:39 Moving Back East
00:28:24 Pregnancy and Alignment
00:28:59 Arrival Fallacy
00:30:11 Moments of Presence
00:32:11 AD BREAK
00:35:29 The Nature of Time
00:36:49 Pillars of Wealth
00:37:45 Dimmer Switch Concept
00:41:16 Life Seasons
00:43:15 Scoreboard Metaphor
00:45:19 Awakening to the Right Game
00:46:45 Life Raiser Concept
00:46:46 Life Raiser Concept
00:47:38 Tangible Example of Focus
00:48:36 Defining Personal Identity
00:49:56 Creating Archetypes for Decision Making
00:50:40 Adaptability in Parenting
00:51:51 Shifting Parental Expectations
00:52:59 Role Models in Parenting
00:55:57 Father-Son Connection
01:01:26 Transforming Sibling Relationships
01:04:46 Empowerment through Action
01:05:11 AD BREAK
01:08:11 Self-Awareness and Change
01:09:20 The Awareness-Action Gap
01:10:17 Creating Tiny Actions
01:11:11 The Impact of Morning Routines
01:12:11 The Power of Mundane Habits
01:12:51 Boredom and Routine
01:13:34 Dopamine from Awareness
01:14:17 Actionable Insights in Books
01:15:07 Creating Ripples Through Action
01:16:40 The Role of Accountability
01:19:03 Learning from Diverse Stories
01:20:38 The Importance of Listening
01:22:30 Unexpected Insights from Conversations
01:24:11 Chronos vs. Kairos
01:25:54 The Red Queen Effect
01:26:20 High-Leverage Activities
01:28:07 The Power of Saying No
01:29:25 Discipline and Accountability
01:30:00 Time Blocking for Focus
01:31:09 Struggles with Boundaries
01:32:02 Compartmentalizing Work and Family
01:32:58 Decision-Making Framework
01:33:34 Letting Go of Urgency
01:35:00 Evaluating New Opportunities
01:36:21 Pandemic Transition
01:38:03 Gathering Evidence for Change
01:41:00 Support from a Partner
01:43:26 Building Trust Over Growth
01:44:37 Authenticity vs. Trends
01:46:45 Sustaining Value Creation
01:48:41 Long-Term Wealth Considerations
01:50:16 Navigating Seasons of Unbalance
01:51:00 The Importance of Trend Lines
01:52:24 Faith and Happiness
01:54:32 The Power of Service
01:55:49 Creating Time Through Action
01:57:24 Tiny Actions Lead to Change

CONNECT WITH RICH
✩ Website - http://richroll.com​
✩ Rich Roll Podcast - https://richroll.com/all-episodes/
✩ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/richroll/
✩ Twitter - https://twitter.com/richroll
✩ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/richrollfans

FILMED AND EDITED BY DAN DRAKE
https://www.dandrake333.com/

* * * * *

NEW TO RICH?
Hi I'm Rich Roll. I'm a vegan ultra-endurance athlete, author, podcaster, public speaker & wellness evangelist. But mainly I'm a dad of four. If you want to know more, visit my website or check out these two the NY Times articles:
http://bit.ly/otillonyt
http://bit.ly/vegansglam

I LOVE MAIL! SEND IT HERE:
2630 Conejo Spectrum St.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91320

#richroll #richrollpodcast

Mindsip insights from this episode:

Prioritize important moments now, not later

Putting off important things like spending time with family or focusing on your health by saying you'll do it "later" often means it will never happen.

Address hard conversations to prevent relationship debt

Hard conversations avoided in relationships are like a debt that you will have to repay with compounding interest in the future.

Avoid arrival fallacy to prevent existential crisis

The belief that arriving at a certain destination or goal will finally make you happy is a fallacy that leads to an existential crisis.

Adjust life priorities like dimmer switches for balance

Instead of viewing areas of your life as on/off switches where you must pick only a few, treat them as dimmer switches that you can adjust up or down depending on your life season.

Define your life razor to simplify decision-making

Create a single, defining statement about who you are, like a "life razor," to cut through the noise and guide your decision-making.

Utilize Momentous protein and creatine for optimal post-workout recovery

For post-workout recovery, the host uses a scoop and a half of Momentous 100% plant-based protein and one 5-gram scoop of Momentous creatine.

Close the awareness-action gap to drive meaningful change

The problem with most self-help is the "awareness-action gap," where you get a dopamine hit from information but fail to take the necessary action.

Engage an accountability partner to drive change

The main differentiator between people who act on advice and those who don't is having at least one accountability partner to share the journey with.

Escape the Red Queen effect to regain balance in life

We are living with the "Red Queen effect," an evolutionary concept where you have to run faster and faster just to stay in the same place, which explains why many people feel overwhelmed.

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