What Money Can’t Buy

From the bestselling coauthor of Affluenza: a 7-part framework for building true wealth through stronger relationships, purpose, well-being, and a more regenerative way of life.

We’re working harder than ever, yet feeling poorer where it counts most. Americans spend nearly 100,000 hours working over a lifetime, while research increasingly shows that income alone cannot deliver lasting well-being. Meanwhile, loneliness, burnout, and anxiety are reshaping how people think about success. What if the problem isn’t that we don’t have enough, but that we’re measuring the wrong kind of wealth?

In this eye-opening book, bestselling Affluenza coauthor David Wann challenges our culture’s narrow definition of success and offers a practical, hopeful alternative. Drawing on three decades living in a cooperative neighborhood he helped create, conversations with people choosing meaning over status, and insights from visionary changemakers, Wann introduces 7 sources of true wealth:

• self-knowledge
• community
• nature
• health
• creativity
• passion
• time

With What Money Can’t Buy, readers will discover how to build a life rich in what matters most while helping create a world where well-being matters more than wealth.

Standard and Primary covers are widely available through general retailers. They often have higher print runs and can be cheaper, especially during sales.

In contrast, Direct Market (DM) and variant covers are primarily sold in comic shops. DM editions tend to have more limited availability and may be more valuable to collectors.

The main differences lie in artwork style, availability, price, and collector appeal. Ultimately, the choice between standard and variant covers depends on personal preference, budget, and individual collecting goals.

Comic book enthusiasts have various formats to choose from when collecting their favorite stories.
Here's a brief overview of the main types:

Omnibus

• Large, hardcover collections
• Usually contain complete runs or extensive story arcs
• Typically 800-1000+ pages
• Higher price point, often €100-€150

Oversized Hardcover (OHC)

• Similar dimensions to omnibus, but thinner
• Collect shorter runs or story arcs
• Usually 300-600 pages
• Priced between €30-€50

Hardcover (HC)

• Standard-sized hardcover books
• Collect 6-12 issues typically
• Similar dimensions to single issues, but with a hard cover
• Priced around €25-€35

Trade Paperback (TP)

• Softcover collections
• Standard comic book size
• Usually collect 4-6 issues
• Most affordable option, typically €15-€25

Other Formats

• Absolute Editions: Oversized, deluxe hardcovers (mainly DC Comics)
• Compendiums: Massive paperback collections
• Graphic Novels (OGN/GN): Original stories not previously released as single issues

The choice between these formats often depends on personal preference, budget, and collecting goals. Omnibus and OHC editions offer larger artwork and more content but at a higher price, while TPs provide a more affordable way to collect complete story arcs