Life Games Mastery

A framework for viewing life as different games you can master, with varying levels of expertise in each domain.

Core Life Games Identified

• Fitness Game

  • Focus on physical health and body transformation
  • Uses trainers as "black belts" to learn from
  • Currently at "white belt" level (beginner)

• Happiness/Mindset Game

  • Mastering mood control
  • Understanding personal operating philosophy
  • Focus on being the happiest/best version of yourself
  • Spends significant time thinking about this daily

• Money Game

  • Portfolio allocation strategy:
    • 10% cash (minimal due to devaluation)
    • ~45% public equities/stocks
    • ~45% crypto
    • Exploring real estate options
  • Angel investing through rolling fund ($4M/year, mostly other people's money)

• Creation Game

  • Making things people want
  • Building and executing on ideas
  • Product development

Framework Philosophy

• View each domain as a martial arts belt system

  • Progress from white belt (beginner) to black belt (master)
  • Acknowledge current skill level honestly
  • Learn from those more advanced

• Key Principles

  • Accept being a beginner in some areas while advanced in others
  • Seek out "black belts" to learn from in weak areas
  • Continuous progression through dedicated practice
  • Balance multiple games simultaneously
  • Focus on games that matter most to you personally