What game are you really playing?
i’ve been told “you need to show the big numbers, that’s what people pay attention to”
and they’re not wrong
but that’s not the real game
there’s a difference between credibility and signaling status
it’s one thing to show you know your stuff
it’s another to shout “look at me”
So, what game are you playing?
I’m doing my best to play the impact game
to impress my client’s:
• family, when they finally have time to take that extra vacation
• favorite charity or
• their financial advisor….
You get the picture
And to be frank:
I want to feel proud answering when my kids ask: “dad what do you do?”
Again…who are you trying to impress? What game are you really playing?