I make $100M/year … I’m going to die with $0
Noah Kagan
Jul 15, 2024
Bill Perkins argues that life is a finite resource of time, health, and wealth that must be actively managed to maximize fulfillment. He warns against living on 'autopilot'—either mindlessly saving or mindlessly spending—and advocates for a deliberate, algorithm-based approach to spending down your net worth before you die to ensure you don't waste your most vibrant years.
Key insight: Perkins reveals that his most exciting financial milestone wasn't making $100 million in a year, but earning $50,000 annually because it was the first time he realized he had surpassed his mother's income and achieved true independence.
