Money Chess
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“Money is a by-product of value creation, not the end goal.” - Jeffrey Gitomer
The wealthiest people in the world have a different mindset about money. They do not pursue it for its own sake, but rather as a means to create and deliver value to others. They understand that money is a by-product of value creation, not the end goal.
Ever watched a chess grandmaster at work?
Every piece, every move, it's all part of a bigger game.
That's how the top 0.01% think about money.
For the rest of us, money is a game of checkers. Simple moves. Simple outcomes.
Chess is different.
It's about strategy. It's about thinking ten moves ahead.
It's about control.
Money, for the ultra-elite, isn't just currency. It's an instrument. A tool.
A means to change the board to their favor.
While most play the game, the 0.01% design the game.
Consider this: Warren Buffett doesn't just invest; he buys entire companies. It's not just an investment. It's an acquisition of power.
Jeff Bezos didn't just sell books. He revolutionized retail. It's not just sales. It's a paradigm shift.
But let's dig deeper.
The 0.01% don't look for jobs. They create them. They don't save money. They deploy it.
Your savings account is their venture capital.
They don't work for money. Money works for them.
Sounds almost Machiavellian, doesn't it?
But there's a twist.
They know money's biggest secret: its value is not inherent.
Money is a narrative. A story agreed upon by society.
And stories? They're not just written. They're directed.
So, how can you think like them?
Start by seeing money not as a thing to accumulate but as a flow to direct.
Invest in control, not just assets.
Seek influence, not just income.
Understand that true wealth comes from creating value, not just counting coins.
Learn the rules. Then learn how to rewrite them.
But remember, with great power comes great responsibility.
Will you use it to move the pieces in your favor? Or will you change the game for the better?
In the end, the board is yours.
And as you leave this page, ask yourself: Are you playing checkers with your money, or are you ready for chess?