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Spoiler: It’s Not All You

Here’s how your wealth source shifts over time.

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James Orr
Aug 01, 2025
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Let me ask you something weird:

What percentage of your net worth came from you?

If you’re just starting out, the answer is close to 100%.

You saved it. You worked for it.

But if you zoom out…

Here’s what happens as your wealth grows:

  • First $100K: ~70% of it came from you

  • First $200K: ~60% from you

  • First $300K: ~53% from you

  • First $400K: ~47% from you

  • First $500K…

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