# Ep.87 - Why You Shouldn’t Be Rich (And What to Pursue Instead)

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Podcast: [Rich Young & Powerful](https://stenobird.com/podcast/rich-young-powerful-6291103)
Published: 2026-06-08T12:59:00+00:00
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## Resource

What if the very thing you’ve been chasing… is the thing quietly pulling you away from what matters most? In this episode of Rich Young & Powerful, Andrew McNair challenges one of the most deeply held assumptions about success: that more wealth equals more security, freedom, and fulfillment. But what if wealth isn’t the goal? Drawing from biblical wisdom and real-world experience as a wealth manager, Andrew unpacks why the pursuit of riches can subtly lead to pride, self-sufficiency, and misplaced identity and how a shift toward stewardship can transform not just your finances, but your purpose. If you’ve ever wrestled with the tension between success and significance, this conversation will reframe how you think about money, legacy, and what it truly means to live well. What You’ll Learn: • Why wealth can create the illusion of control and independence • The hidden dangers of tying your identity to financial success • What Scripture actually says about being rich • The difference between being wealthy and being a steward • How generosity becomes the antidote to greed • Practical ways to shift from accumulation to impact If wealth isn’t something to hold onto—but something to steward—then the question isn’t how much you have…it’s what you do with it. If this episode challenged your perspective, follow Rich Young & Powerful and share it with someone who’s striving to align their faith, finances, and purpose. Find more resources at RichYoungPowerful.com/blog . Check out our YouTube channel at Everyday Philanthropist and grab a copy of Andrew’s book, The Giving Crisis at RichYoungPowerful.com/book . Please subscribe, rate, and review! Subscribe to the Everyday Philanthropist YouTube channel for more https://www.youtube.com/@RichYoungPowerful/videos For more resour…

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