Bill Perkins Argues That Wealth Has a Peak Age, Not Just a Peak Number
Bill Perkins, the hedge fund manager and author of *Die With Zero*, argues that wealth should be measured not only by how much a person accumulates, but by whether they have the time and health to use it. In a discussion with Shaan Puri and Sam Parr, Perkins says money’s value changes over a lifetime: delaying experiences can mean reaching a point when more money cannot make them possible or enjoyable. His case is not for spending by a fixed formula, but for deciding what money is for—and when to use it.
My First Million·Nov 2, 2026·21 min read