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This week, we highlight a thoughtful conversation with Bogumil Baranowski—renowned investment advisor, Talking Billions podcast host, and author with nearly twenty years of experience in multigenerational wealth management. Raised in Poland and now based in New York, Baranowski blends financial insight with philosophical reflection in this insightful chat. As we head into a busy fall, his perspective feels especially timely. He reminds us how kindness, curiosity, and human connection shape not only long-term investment outcomes, but also the very meaning of wealth.

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"Treat Everyone With Care" – An interview with Investment Advisor Bogumil Baranowski
_{by Eric Markowitz for The Big Think}

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Here are five key takeaways from this insightful interview with Bogumil Baranowski– whose podcast Talking Billions provides consistently valuable insight. He is described as “part philosopher, part wealth whisperer — equal parts curiosity and calm” in the intro to this article, and we think these 5 key takeaways validate that opinion:

Curiosity as a Lifelong Foundation

Baranowski’s relentless curiosity fuels his work. He cares about more than financial details—he listens for the stories and motivations behind the numbers. This mindset keeps him learning, questioning, and building stronger relationships with clients and communities.

Giving with Warm Hands” — Passing on Wealth and Wisdom

One of Baranowski’s most powerful principles is the idea of giving with warm hands—sharing your wealth, values, and guidance during your lifetime rather than leaving everything for an impersonal transfer after death. For him, this isn’t just about financial security, but about presence: sitting across the table from children or grandchildren, sharing experiences, and creating memories that carry meaning alongside money. In his view, financial inheritance is incomplete without human connection, and “warm hands” ensure that the next generation receives both material support and the personal stories that make it meaningful.

Wealth as an Ethos, Not Just a Balance Sheet

Baranowski argues that long-term wealth preservation comes from cultivating shared values, not from chasing market trends. Families who view wealth as a set of practices—how they live, give, and prepare future generations—stand the best chance of sustaining it for decades.

Preparing the Next Generation with Flexibility and Respect

In his work with families, Baranowski has seen how leadership and responsibility can pass in unexpected ways. Sometimes, the person least expected to lead becomes the most effective. His counsel: prepare broadly, encourage flexibility, and respect each individual’s path.

Wealth Beyond Money — Human Capital Matters Most

For Baranowski, wealth is more than dollars and assets. It also encompasses raising children, nurturing relationships, and building traditions. These intangible forms of wealth often prove more enduring than financial success alone.

Baranowski’s reflections ultimately return to a simple, universal principle: treat everyone with care. He emphasizes that kindness, patience, and curiosity matter most– in investing, managing money, or dealing with other human beings. Wealth may shape opportunities, but care for others is what makes a life—and a legacy—truly rich.
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So tell us: How do you define “wealth” in your own life—does it extend beyond finances in the way that Baranowski expresses?

Thank you,

The MAP Team

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