Hello all,
Episode 14 of the podcast is now live! This time, we’re discussing a modern work.
Jeremy is joined by the fascinating Johann Kurtz to discuss his new book, Leaving a Legacy: Inheritance, Charity, & Thousand-Year Families.
They explore why so many wealthy families lose everything in just three generations (“shirt sleeves to shirt sleeves”), why celebrities publicly disinheriting their children reveals a failure of purpose, and what truly multi-generational families do differently.
Johann explains the importance of passing on not just wealth but also purpose and duty. If you enjoy the episode, we highly recommend you get a copy of Johann’s book!
You may watch the episode for free on Substack, or on YouTube if you prefer.
Enjoy!
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