12 principles of Nassim Taleb on true wealth

12 principles of Nassim Taleb on true wealth

I have been consuming the short writings of Nassim Taleb lately, and became specifically interested in his books. His 12 principles on true wealth are definitely worthwhile to think about. 

  1. Worriless sleeping
  2. Clear conscience
  3. Reciprocal gratitude
  4. Absence of envy
  5. Good appetite
  6. Muscle strength
  7. Physical energy
  8. Frequent laughs
  9. No meals alone
  10. No gym classes
  11. Some physical labor
  12. Good bowel movements
  13. No meeting rooms
  14. Periodic surprises

Despite the fact that they are 14, I prefer to call them 12, because numbers of 6, 7 and 11 represent the same idea, in my opinion.

I specifically pay attention to numbers 1, 4, 9 and 13, as generally they are not accepted as the mainstream signals of wealth.

Let me know what you think of them.