August 21, 2025

Happy Thursday, everyone!
Good morning ☀️—I hope your coffee is strong, your Wi-Fi is stable, and your optimism is running high.

Here’s a fun thought: if the next 10 years were a Netflix show, would you want to binge-watch or fast-forward? Because when it comes to wealth, the next decade might just be the plot twist that makes or breaks fortunes.

Today’s post dives into the Global Wealth Shift—why massive changes are underway, and how to put yourself on the side of those who benefit (instead of the side still wondering what happened).

The cool part? You don’t need a crystal ball to prepare—you just need the right perspective and a few key moves. So, grab your morning fuel and let’s talk about how to surf the wave instead of getting knocked over by it 🌊.

— Ryan Rincon, Founder at The Wealth Wagon Inc.

– Sun Tzu

Market Update: The Nasdaq and S&P 500 both slipped into the red, weighed down by tech and broader growth worries, while the Dow Jones managed to squeak out a tiny gain — a reminder that blue-chip resilience is still alive and kicking.

Over in the world of digital gold, Bitcoin put on a strong rally, jumping +1.45% and reclaiming ground it’s been fighting for all week. Meanwhile, the actual gold (+0.15%) and silver (+0.35%) markets followed suit, quietly shining as safe-haven investors tested the waters.

On the corporate side, Visa gave bulls something to swipe their cards over, climbing modestly higher, while Baidu and Adobe stumbled hard — down -2.59% and -2.11% respectively. That’s a tough break for Baidu’s AI narrative and Adobe’s growth momentum, as investors seem to be asking tougher questions about their next big moves.

👉 In short: Tech’s feeling the pressure, Bitcoin’s flexing, gold and silver are steady glimmers, and Visa’s standing tall in the financials lane.

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Hey friend,

I want to share something that doesn’t get talked about enough: the world is entering one of the biggest wealth shifts we’ve ever seen.

I’m not talking about some short-term “recession vs. no recession” debate. I mean a decade-long realignment of where money flows, how wealth is created, and who benefits.

The next 10 years could either quietly multiply your wealth — or leave you stuck wondering why you missed the boat.

Let’s break it down.

Globalization isn’t new. But what’s happening now is capital moving across borders at lightning speed, chasing yield, safety, or opportunity.

👉 Translation: If you’re only thinking domestic, you’re already behind.

In a world of money printing, debt, and inflationary pressures, hard assets are becoming the ultimate hedge.

This doesn’t mean dumping everything into gold. It means asking: “What assets will hold or grow their value even if currencies wobble?”

Here’s the reality: technology is no longer just “a sector.” It’s the backbone of every industry.

The most valuable companies of the next decade might not even exist yet. But here’s what’s certain: if you’re not participating in technology (as an investor, builder, or adopter), you’re sitting out the single greatest driver of wealth creation.

And remember — tech is the most scalable form of leverage. Build or invest once, benefit infinitely.

This one’s subtle but huge.

The old playbook: work, save, buy a house, invest in a 401(k).
The new playbook: create, build, participate directly in wealth creation.

👉 The shift is from being a consumer of markets to being a participant in wealth-building ecosystems.

Here’s the kicker: ownership.

Every generation has a wealth driver.

But across all of these, the principle is the same: wealth flows to owners, not employees.

That doesn’t mean quitting your job tomorrow. It means asking:

Even a small slice of ownership can compound massively over time.

So what do you do with all this? Here’s a simple framework:

The next decade isn’t about playing defense. It’s about positioning yourself on the right side of the global wealth shift.

If you play it safe, you might do fine.
If you play it smart, you could build generational wealth.

And the smartest play of all? Stop thinking like an employee of the system — start thinking like an owner within it.

That’s where the real wealth is headed.

Why don’t bankers ever get into arguments?
Because they just let interest accumulate! 💵

August 21, 1911 – The Mona Lisa was stolen from the Louvre. While not strictly financial, its disappearance sparked a frenzy that skyrocketed its value and fame—turning it into one of the world’s most priceless assets. 🎨💰

Would you rather own a private island but no internet 🌴 OR have unlimited internet but live in a tiny studio apartment forever?

You have two coins that add up to 30 cents. One of them is not a nickel.
What are the coins?

*Answers at the bottom

Brain Teaser - Answer: A quarter (25¢) and a nickel (5¢). The trick: only one of them is not a nickel. 😉