The Prosperity Paradox

Standard wealth-preservation practices in family offices may actively accelerate multigenerational wealth destruction rather than prevent it.

• Core concept defined: The 'prosperity paradox' holds that wealth removes natural 'forcing functions' (farm-era scarcity, physical demands) that once built grit, character, and purpose in rising generations.
• Four Horsemen framework: Taylor Adams names wealth preservation, protectionism, stewardship, and collectivism as standard family-office practices that actually accelerate 'shirt sleeves to shirt sleeves in three generations.'

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