We often use rich and wealthy as though they mean the same thing. But perhaps there is a deeper distinction between having a lot of money and having something that continues to produce value, security, freedom, and opportunities long after the money itself is spent. Maybe being rich is about what you have today, while being wealthy is about what you have built that can outlive today. But I want to hear your perspective, not a textbook definition: In your own words, what is the difference between being rich and being wealthy?