Discover how the children of prominent families pursue their own path while contributing to their family’s legacy
In The Quest for Legitimacy: How Children of Prominent Families Discover Their Unique Place in the World, accomplished family and private wealth consultant Dr. James Weiner delivers a unique and eye-opening discussion of the Rising Generation’s quest for self-determination in the shadow of a larger-than-life family. The author relies on qualitative research conducted on wealthy families to explore topics like: - Rites of passage in prominent families and what liberation for young family members actually looks and feels like - Separating from and returning to your family while finding people to trust on your journey - How to deal with the long shadows cast by wealthy family members
Perfect for members of wealthy and accomplished families, as well as the people who advise them, The Quest for Legitimacy is an essential read for anyone navigating the complex dynamics of accomplished families.
In The Quest for Legitimacy: How Children of Prominent Families Discover Their Unique Place in the World, accomplished family and private wealth consultant Dr. James Weiner delivers a unique and eye-opening discussion of the Rising Generation’s quest for self-determination in the shadow of a larger-than-life family. The author relies on qualitative research conducted on wealthy families to explore topics like: - Rites of passage in prominent families and what liberation for young family members actually looks and feels like - Separating from and returning to your family while finding people to trust on your journey - How to deal with the long shadows cast by wealthy family members
Perfect for members of wealthy and accomplished families, as well as the people who advise them, The Quest for Legitimacy is an essential read for anyone navigating the complex dynamics of accomplished families.
Table of Contents
Foreword vii
Preface xi
Acknowledgments xv
Introduction 1
Chapter 1 Toward the Light 5
Chapter 2 The Betwixt and Between 19
Chapter 3 Stuck 29
Chapter 4 Breaking Points 43
Chapter 5 Make the Break: Take the Quest 57
Chapter 6 The Quest: The Inner Journey 69
Chapter 7 Exploration 91
Chapter 8 Women on the Quest 105
Chapter 9 Giants: Mere Mortals 123
Chapter 10 Rising: A Mindset 135
Moving forward on the Quest 145
About the Author 187
Index 189
