Financial Independence
Escape the Rat Race
The 8 Games of Wealth:
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According to wealth dynamics, all of us are good at 8 different types of games that will
lead us to wealth. Like soccer, it is a rule that each team only fields in 11 players minus
the reserves. Like badminton, it is a rule that your shuttle must land at your opponent's
territory and has to be over the net, in order to score. As with all games, they have their
own rules. The simplest rule of attaining wealth is to actually play well in only 1 out of
the 8 different wealth games. So which game are you actually good at, let's find out:
1. The Game of Creation
People like Bill Gates, Thomas Edison and Pablo Picasso attain their wealth through
creations. Gates created the Microsoft Windows software; Edison invented the modern
light bulb while Picasso painted his famous avant-garde cubism artworks. These
people cannot resist creating new things and the blood of creativity flows deep in their
veins. That is why the world always respects innovative breakthroughs.
2. The Game of Magnetism
Why that kid who is in your high school back then, seem to be so popular with the girls?
Is it because of his looks? His talent or is it that wide cute grin of his that melts the
hearts of the girls? Some people are just naturally more attractive in a number of ways.
You may wonder why teen idols whose acting skills and talents are still fledging and yet
they are able to swoon thousands and millions of fans. It is really because of the
image, branding and perception. That is why when Michael Jackson is performing his
signature moonwalk, the thousands in the audience screamed and cheered as if they
just witness an act of miracle.
3. The Game of Nurture
Have you ever come across someone whom you can rely on personally to give you
listening ear and attention you need. This person is so encouraging and supportive that
you feel so relieved even when you have made a big mess? When Jack Welch first
steps into General Electric (GE) as the CEO, GE was actually an ominous shadow that
had many bureaucratic red-tapes. The company was doing well then but it had a very
negative culture that stifles talents and the possibilities of milestones. That is why GE
was able to nurture more than 100 CEOs that went on to lead Fortune 100 companies
during Welch's tenure.
4. The Game of Dealing
There is a big difference between a counselor and dealer. Both are fantastic with
people. However a counselor is better in bringing the best out of the person while the
dealer is better in making the person buy the best deal. Donald Trump is known for
being a hard nut to crack during his business deals. But he always brings the best
deals out of nowhere. That is why when Trump was in deep in the red during the late
1980s, the banks are still willing to loan him capital to make more deals.
5. The Game of Trading
Do you have a very reliable broker? Does he always tell you to be on time? Does he
usually refuse to gives you the answer that you want so badly? You probably pester him
about when the market goes up so that you can buy or when the market goes down so
you must sell. Does he always seem to say the right things that you can rely on? While
banks and institutions are bleeding badly from a great loss of funds, George Soros
single-handedly beat the market and made millions in a single calculated masterful
stroke. That is why people always say time and tide waits for no man because the
window of opportunity closes with time and the door to disaster may just open after the
window is shut.
6. The Game of Patience
People who excel in this game tend to be people of great patience. And because of that
they are the true-blue investors. Investment is about making a purchase on something
that has growth potential. When we talk about growth, we need to reflect back on the
growth of a sapling to a tree. Growth takes a tremendous amount of time. The Chinese
has this saying that 'Real gold will not be melted by the flames of the furnace.' That is
why when everybody is rushing off to sell all their stocks and investments, Warren Buffet
will be one of those few brave souls who will not sell anything and instead start on a
shopping spree.
7. The Game of Monopoly
Some people just have this cold gaze. They also tend to prefer to talk in detached
terms, preferring data and numbers to people. The game of multiplication is really
about flirting with mathematics. Accountants, auditors and administrators always have
a great eye for detail. And it is because of people like them, they can reverse the
company financial fortunes, not by illegally adding a few more zeros, but tweaking in
such a way that the savings of costs can free up a few more zeros. That is why John
Rockefeller is able to play the monopoly game in the oil industry simply by controlling
the supply of oil.
8. The Game of Duplication
This is perhaps one of the most perplexing game to play since it is the toughest but
also the most rewarding game of wealth. This is a game whereby upgrading and
improvements are vital. Like the game of monopoly, it involves precise data
manipulation. However the data is being manipulate for improvements rather than
weeding out the negatives. Improvements have to be in sync rather than stand-alone. It
is like constructing a building; every angle has to be optimized if not the building faces
the risk of structural collapse. That is why Ray Kroc spent more than 50 years of his life
underachieving, before fine-tuning the concept of MacDonalds to almost flawless
perfection that went on to be one of the most successful F&B outlet chain in the world.
Each of these 8 games of wealth is able to provide you with utter riches and abundance
in your life. What is the game you are good at?
Know your enemy and know yourself, find naught in fear for 100 battles. -Sun Tzu
Dias Lu is an entrepreneur who specialises in self-empowerment, wealth mastery, and
entrepreneurial leadership. Currently he is running his internet marketing business and
doing part-time experiential coaching.
To continue to benefit from his shared experience, visit his blog at http://www.diaslu.com
While not actively pursuing his dreams, he will be practicing his martial arts, reading
and writing articles. He believes that everyone has a right to their dreams and that
perseverance and helping one another will achieve exactly those dreams.
He continues to blogs and shares his ideas at http://www.diaslu.com
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Dias_Lu
lead us to wealth. Like soccer, it is a rule that each team only fields in 11 players minus
the reserves. Like badminton, it is a rule that your shuttle must land at your opponent's
territory and has to be over the net, in order to score. As with all games, they have their
own rules. The simplest rule of attaining wealth is to actually play well in only 1 out of
the 8 different wealth games. So which game are you actually good at, let's find out:
1. The Game of Creation
People like Bill Gates, Thomas Edison and Pablo Picasso attain their wealth through
creations. Gates created the Microsoft Windows software; Edison invented the modern
light bulb while Picasso painted his famous avant-garde cubism artworks. These
people cannot resist creating new things and the blood of creativity flows deep in their
veins. That is why the world always respects innovative breakthroughs.
2. The Game of Magnetism
Why that kid who is in your high school back then, seem to be so popular with the girls?
Is it because of his looks? His talent or is it that wide cute grin of his that melts the
hearts of the girls? Some people are just naturally more attractive in a number of ways.
You may wonder why teen idols whose acting skills and talents are still fledging and yet
they are able to swoon thousands and millions of fans. It is really because of the
image, branding and perception. That is why when Michael Jackson is performing his
signature moonwalk, the thousands in the audience screamed and cheered as if they
just witness an act of miracle.
3. The Game of Nurture
Have you ever come across someone whom you can rely on personally to give you
listening ear and attention you need. This person is so encouraging and supportive that
you feel so relieved even when you have made a big mess? When Jack Welch first
steps into General Electric (GE) as the CEO, GE was actually an ominous shadow that
had many bureaucratic red-tapes. The company was doing well then but it had a very
negative culture that stifles talents and the possibilities of milestones. That is why GE
was able to nurture more than 100 CEOs that went on to lead Fortune 100 companies
during Welch's tenure.
4. The Game of Dealing
There is a big difference between a counselor and dealer. Both are fantastic with
people. However a counselor is better in bringing the best out of the person while the
dealer is better in making the person buy the best deal. Donald Trump is known for
being a hard nut to crack during his business deals. But he always brings the best
deals out of nowhere. That is why when Trump was in deep in the red during the late
1980s, the banks are still willing to loan him capital to make more deals.
5. The Game of Trading
Do you have a very reliable broker? Does he always tell you to be on time? Does he
usually refuse to gives you the answer that you want so badly? You probably pester him
about when the market goes up so that you can buy or when the market goes down so
you must sell. Does he always seem to say the right things that you can rely on? While
banks and institutions are bleeding badly from a great loss of funds, George Soros
single-handedly beat the market and made millions in a single calculated masterful
stroke. That is why people always say time and tide waits for no man because the
window of opportunity closes with time and the door to disaster may just open after the
window is shut.
6. The Game of Patience
People who excel in this game tend to be people of great patience. And because of that
they are the true-blue investors. Investment is about making a purchase on something
that has growth potential. When we talk about growth, we need to reflect back on the
growth of a sapling to a tree. Growth takes a tremendous amount of time. The Chinese
has this saying that 'Real gold will not be melted by the flames of the furnace.' That is
why when everybody is rushing off to sell all their stocks and investments, Warren Buffet
will be one of those few brave souls who will not sell anything and instead start on a
shopping spree.
7. The Game of Monopoly
Some people just have this cold gaze. They also tend to prefer to talk in detached
terms, preferring data and numbers to people. The game of multiplication is really
about flirting with mathematics. Accountants, auditors and administrators always have
a great eye for detail. And it is because of people like them, they can reverse the
company financial fortunes, not by illegally adding a few more zeros, but tweaking in
such a way that the savings of costs can free up a few more zeros. That is why John
Rockefeller is able to play the monopoly game in the oil industry simply by controlling
the supply of oil.
8. The Game of Duplication
This is perhaps one of the most perplexing game to play since it is the toughest but
also the most rewarding game of wealth. This is a game whereby upgrading and
improvements are vital. Like the game of monopoly, it involves precise data
manipulation. However the data is being manipulate for improvements rather than
weeding out the negatives. Improvements have to be in sync rather than stand-alone. It
is like constructing a building; every angle has to be optimized if not the building faces
the risk of structural collapse. That is why Ray Kroc spent more than 50 years of his life
underachieving, before fine-tuning the concept of MacDonalds to almost flawless
perfection that went on to be one of the most successful F&B outlet chain in the world.
Each of these 8 games of wealth is able to provide you with utter riches and abundance
in your life. What is the game you are good at?
Know your enemy and know yourself, find naught in fear for 100 battles. -Sun Tzu
Dias Lu is an entrepreneur who specialises in self-empowerment, wealth mastery, and
entrepreneurial leadership. Currently he is running his internet marketing business and
doing part-time experiential coaching.
To continue to benefit from his shared experience, visit his blog at http://www.diaslu.com
While not actively pursuing his dreams, he will be practicing his martial arts, reading
and writing articles. He believes that everyone has a right to their dreams and that
perseverance and helping one another will achieve exactly those dreams.
He continues to blogs and shares his ideas at http://www.diaslu.com
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Dias_Lu