Recently, I had the chance to visit the Biltmore Estate, a massive home built by George Washington Vanderbilt II. As I walked through the stunning rooms and lush gardens, I couldn’t help but think about the wealth and legacy the Vanderbilts built—at a time when creating generational wealth was an opportunity limited to only a few families.
The estate is an undeniable symbol of the power that comes with building something lasting. But what struck me the most was realizing how different things are today. Unlike the Vanderbilt era, where wealth was created by only a select few, we now live in a digital world where the doors to opportunity are wide open. The tools to create our own legacy are literally at our fingertips—if we’re willing to use them.
But here’s the thing: to build something meaningful for future generations, we have to be willing to break traditions.
Breaking Traditions for a New Foundation
Many of us are still stuck in old ways of thinking that no longer serve us or align with the world we live in. We may be following outdated paths to success because that’s what we were taught. But in reality, these traditions can hold us back from the potential we have to create wealth and opportunity on our own terms.
Breaking away from toxic traditions means challenging the idea that success has to look the same for everyone. It’s about realizing that we don’t need to follow the same paths our parents or grandparents took. Instead, we can use the digital tools, platforms, and resources available today to create something new and impactful for our families.
Whether it's launching a business, starting a side hustle, investing in something you believe in, or pursuing your creative passions, now is the time to build a legacy that can benefit generations to come. We have the power to create wealth and opportunity that the Vanderbilts could never have imagined.
A Legacy for Future Generations
Visiting the Biltmore reminded me that the legacy we build today isn’t just for us—it’s for those who come after us. Our children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren can benefit from the foundations we create right now. But to make that happen, we must be bold enough to break the traditions that no longer serve us and brave enough to create a new path.
We don’t need permission to build wealth, to create something meaningful, or to shape a new future for our families. We have the tools, and we have the time—now, it’s about taking action.
What traditions will you break to build your legacy? Let’s start a conversation about how we can create something truly lasting for future generations.
