The School of Greatness

Why Most People Will Never Build Wealth (And How to Be Different) | Vivian Tu

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Feb 2, 2026
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Vivian Tu
Vivian Tu, a former Wall Street trader turned personal finance influencer and bestselling author, breaks down wealth-building mindsets and tactics. She exposes prediction markets as gambling and warns against a comfortable B+ life. She explains the buy, borrow, die approach, why relationships are a top financial decision, and how generational wealth is really about passing down knowledge.
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ADVICE

Three-Step Money Start

  • Set a SMART financial goal, list strengths and weaknesses, and get a mentor to guide you.
  • Choose one small action now, calendar the next, and use mentorship to avoid common pitfalls.
ANECDOTE

Mentor Who Changed Her Trajectory

  • Vivian's JPMorgan mentor modeled wealth and gave practical guidance, changing Vivian's career path and decisions.
  • The mentor even gifted Vivian expensive heels and steered her away from costly mistakes, accelerating her financial learning.
INSIGHT

Buy, Borrow, Die Explained

  • The rich buy income-generating assets and borrow against them rather than selling to realize gains.
  • The 'buy, borrow, die' cycle exploits debt and stepped-up basis to minimize taxes across generations.
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