The Long Game: How To Win In Life

Today, we’re going to talk about games and to kick things off, I like to remember this quote from Naval Ravikant

‘Play Long-term Games With Long-term People’

In the grand arena of life, there are those who play the short game and those who understand the power of the long term.?

The short gamers are the flash in the pan, the fleeting successes that fade as quickly as they appear.?

The true victors, however, are those who play the long game with smart and loyal people.?

If you want to win in any area of life, this is the only way.

The Short Game: A Dead End

The short game is all about immediate gratification.?

It's the quick fix, the get-rich-quick scheme, the overnight sensation, the drugs, the alcohol, the parties: anything that gives you a dopamine fix with no long-lasting benefit.?

It's the illusion of success that blinds you to the real work that needs to be done.?

You know those friends that are only there when theres something fun happening, yeah, they’re not what you want.?

Those who play the short game are like fireworks: they light up the sky for a moment, but once they're gone, there's nothing left but smoke and empty promises.

NB:?im not saying parties aren't fun, and they have their place, but if its every weekend and if you’re not successful yet, what exactly are you celebrating??

The Long Game: Steady and Sure

The long game, on the other hand, is about consistency, patience, and strategy.?

It's about planting seeds today that will bear fruit in many months and years to come.?

Its about working hard on something without ever really knowing whether it will work out how you want it too and yet you have faith that it will - you do it with no insistence or assumption on the outcome and you do it with integrity.?

The long game is about building relationships, cultivating skills, and creating a foundation that will stand the test of time.?

Its about being around people that will be there, come rain or shine, that believe in each others’ future.?

Those who play the long game are like oak trees: strong, steadfast, and capable of withstanding the harshest storms.

They leave legacies, and they change their environment and the people around them for the better.?

Smart People: The Key to Success

To win in the long game, you need to surround yourself with smart people.?

Intelligence isn't just about book smarts; it's about emotional intelligence, street smarts, and the ability to adapt and innovate.?

Smart people challenge you, inspire you, and push you to be better.?

They see opportunities where others see obstacles and turn problems into solutions.

They challenge you on your bullshit and help you see sense when your vision isnt clear.?

Loyalty: The Glue That Holds It Together

But intelligence alone isn't enough.?

You need loyalty.?

Loyalty is the glue that holds a team together, the bond that turns a group of individuals into a cohesive unit - its what turns a business into an empire and a family into a dynasty.

Loyal people have your back, even when the going gets tough.?

They're not just in it for themselves; they're in it for you, for the team, for the shared vision.

The Power of the Triad: Intelligence, Loyalty, and Time

When you combine smart people, loyal people, and the long game, you create an unstoppable force.?

Intelligence fuels the strategy, loyalty ensures the team sticks together, and time allows the plan to unfold.?

This triad is the secret weapon of the successful, the blueprint for those who want to win in life.

The Long Game is the Only Game

So, if you want to win in any area of life, forget the short game.?

It's a dead end.?

Play the long game with smart and loyal people, and you'll build a legacy that lasts.?

It's not about the quick fix; it's about the long haul.?

It's not about the flash in the pan; it's about the steadfast oak tree.?

It's not about the short game; it's about the long game.?

And the long game is the only game worth playing.

Until next time.

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