#017: What is Cathedral Thinking and How to Use it to Grow Wealth

Mental Models

Do you use Cathedral Thinking?

If not, you should.

Cathedral thinking is a concept born from the medieval times about thinking in the time-span of multiple generations.

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St. Peter’s Basilica began construction in 1506, and finished in 1626.

Cathedrals and other ancient works of architecture often took decades, sometimes centuries, to build.

It’s a sign of a society with a healthy relationship with long-term planning, patience, and collaboration.

Here are some famous examples, along with how long they took to build:

  • St. Peter’s Basilica: 144 years
  • The Great Wall of China: 2300 years
  • Leaning Tower of Pisa: 199 years
  • Sagrada Familia: 144 years and counting
  • The Great Pyramid: 20 years (but possibly much much longer… IYKYK)

The human beings who begun building these monuments were not alive to see them completed.

Cathedral Thinking was required to build these great, ornate works.

Today, most people can hardly consider what they want to achieve next year, let alone next generation.

What trees are you planting for your children? And your children’s children?

Some questions for you to ponder:

  • 👉 What are you doing today that your future generations will benefit from?
  • 👉 What short-term worries are occupying your mind that shouldn’t be?
  • 👉 What if you started planning ahead by 1 year? 3 years? 5 years? 10 years?

Make Cathedral Thinking Popular Again. Use it in your day-to-day to create a beautiful life for your and your future descendants.

To your prosperity,
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