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“what game are you even playing”
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What It Means
Choosing the right game to play matters more than optimizing performance within the wrong game
Why It Matters
Different games have different rules and rewards - optimizing the wrong game gets you prizes you don't want
When It's True
When making major life decisions or feeling successful but unfulfilled
When It's Risky
When you switch games too frequently without commitment
How to Apply
1
Identify available life games
2
Choose based on personal values
3
Optimize tactics only after choosing game
Example Scenario
“Deciding between empire-building game vs family CEO game vs lifestyle optimization game”