
Naval’s own words: the status game is a zero-sum game, while the wealth game is a positive-sum game.
A realistic example: suppose you develop a product, write a piece of code, or invest in a company; the total wealth of the company (or society) increases, you make big money, and others get a share too.
Conversely, if all day you study not products, code or investment, but instead angle for positions (director, general manager, etc.), your goal is to obtain a relatively high social status.
But key positions are limited—one radish, one hole. When you move up, you push someone else down. The essence of this game is distributing existing stock, not creating new growth.
Usually, people playing the status game are more exhausted, and their control over wealth remains weak; they are far from financial freedom, because every day they must handle complex interpersonal relationships.
Even if they achieve an annual income of a million, they remain swamped by trivial matters daily—which departs from the original intention of financial freedom.
*Note: This article is for introduction only and does not constitute any income promise. Monetization results vary from person to person and depend on your own effort and practice.*
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