Status games are inherently limited and combative, while wealth creation can be a positive-sum game where everyone can benefit; wealth creation games are more pleasant and have concrete material returns, unlike status games which are vague and fuzzy.

While overall wealth may be increasing, the status game is creating more 'losers' who feel invisible and lack leverage in society, leading to a growing divide between the haves and have-nots.

Focusing on wealth creation first is a more effective strategy than trying to gain fame and status before achieving financial success.

Winning the game of life is about becoming free from the game itself, allowing you to enjoy it without the pressure to win.

People who have achieved wealth often still seek status, which is a biologically ingrained desire, despite having the financial means already.

To make money, you need to create wealth in a deliberate, systematic way, not just rely on luck or privilege.

Warren Buffett is highly competitive but prefers to win by playing fair and following the rules, avoiding games he is not skilled at.

The first step to wealth is recognizing that a lot of success is based on luck, such as being born into the right environment or having access to education.

Having wealth is not about being rich; it's about the trust society places in you to manage resources effectively for the greater good.