An examination of the guilt that often accompanies large-scale wealth: the discomfort of no longer struggling while others do, the search for renewed purpose, and how boredom and guilt frequently lead the wealthy toward philanthropy.
An examination of how building wealth trades one set of problems for another: the tiers of high net worth, the teams of advisors required, and how money magnifies existing character traits in oneself and in others.
An examination of how wealth is inherently comparative: defining the high-, very-high- and ultra-high-net-worth tiers, and how tying self-worth or intellect to net worth distorts perception, contrasting flamboyant new money with quiet seasoned wealth.