Ask honestly: Are you at v01 (survival), v02 (accumulation), v03 (siloed success), v04 (purpose-seeking), or v05 (multi-capital aware)? Most families are v02.
Introduction: The Search for a Better Blueprint For centuries, the concept of a "family legacy" was simple: land, money, and name. You passed down what you owned, hoping the next generation wouldn’t squander it. But in an era of rapid technological disruption, climate change, and shifting social values, that old model is failing.
The question is not whether your family has a legacy. Every family does. The question is: What version are you running? family legacy v06 enno better
Enter the phrase that is quietly gaining traction among next-gen family offices, estate planners, and visionary entrepreneurs:
Treat your family like software. Write "Release Notes for v06": What new features did we add? What bugs did we fix (e.g., nepotism, secrecy, entitlement)? What are we deprecating (e.g., the idea that only blood matters)? The Critics: Is "Enno Better" Too Idealistic? Of course, the framework faces valid critiques. Some argue that treating a family like a tech product strips it of warmth and ritual. Others note that "dissolution clauses" are legally fragile across jurisdictions. Ask honestly: Are you at v01 (survival), v02
Because in the end, your grandchildren will not thank you for the money you saved. They will thank you for the version you improved.
Stop tracking net worth alone. Track something like "number of non-family lives improved per decade" or "average emotional literacy score per family member." You passed down what you owned, hoping the
Gather just three people from different generations. Ask one question: "What is one way we are currently making our legacy worse?" Listen without defensiveness.