You are The Main Character
Building a business is the ultimate video game.
The goal of business is to build.
You want to make money, but this is only a small part of the game. The ultimate goal of business is to build something that makes humanity better off.
You are the main character, you are no longer working to enrich someone else.
You are now fully dedicated to making the most out of your own life.
You only answer to your customers.
Also, now you have 100% responsibility because you call the shots. You can make as much or as little money as you want.
Money is Just Fuel
You may start out because you want to make a million dollars.
Money is exciting, and the more of it the better.
If you have a mission for your business like helping other people, money is just a byproduct. The point of money is to be able to expand your empire.
Some people actually lose a lot of motivation when they have made it big.
Life is better when you have freedom.
Business is simply doing what you would do if you had complete freedom.
Money is a means to freedom, but don’t see money itself as a power source.
Money is just fuel to continue the game. When you get to the highest levels, the game doesn’t stop.
There are always more levels to reach in this video game.
At some point, you’ll make your first money online, and eventually a huge amount will come in.
You will now have so much money you won’t even know what to do with it. This is where a lot of entrepreneurs will get bored.
It’s important to actually take advantage of the momentum you have and scale bigger.
There are always levels to the game. You need to see every effort that compounds as part of the game. Build an audience, and make your first few grand online.
The point is don’t ever stop.
People like Donald Trump and Elon Musk never stopped playing the game.
They have all the money in the world, but most of it exists as assets and not actual cash. The money you have will only be able to give you so much in terms of material items.
Eventually you will have to transcend materialism and look for spiritual fulfillment.
Don’t check out of the game of capitalism just to get enlightenment.
You want to actually beat the game in your own terms before you look for God or transcendence.
The game is going to have its ups and downs, but I want you to know that the game is winnable.
Put the effort in each day, and you will see returns on your investments fairly easily.
Maybe you want to retire early, but this is a goal set by people who won’t get there.
You have to have a life purpose beyond just leaving the game.
Embrace the game and become a superstar. The extra mile isn’t too crowded.
To your success,
Angus