How to Attract More Money Coming Your Way with These Simple Steps
Let me tell you a secret I've discovered after years of studying financial patterns and coaching hundreds of clients - attracting money works remarkably similar to how video games handle progression systems. I was playing this game recently where something fascinating happens after you complete the main storyline. That initial success isn't the end - it's actually the beginning of a more sophisticated relationship with the game's economy. The developers designed it so your first successful run merely opens the door to greater challenges and, consequently, greater rewards. This mirrors exactly what I've observed in wealth creation - your first financial breakthrough isn't the finish line, but rather the tutorial level for the real game of wealth building.
When I first noticed this pattern in my own financial journey, it completely shifted my perspective. I used to think that reaching certain income milestones meant I'd "made it," only to find myself stuck on what felt like a financial plateau. Then I realized I was playing the game wrong - I was treating the initial success as the endpoint rather than the gateway to higher levels. Just like in that game where completing levels once unlocks harder variations with better rewards, your financial life operates on similar principles. After my first business started generating consistent revenue, I discovered there were entirely new "exits" I hadn't noticed before - opportunities that led to more challenging but significantly more profitable ventures. These weren't visible until I'd proven I could handle the basic version.
The beautiful part about this system, whether in games or financial growth, is that the increased difficulty comes with appropriately scaled rewards. I remember when I first decided to invest in commercial real estate after succeeding with residential properties - it felt like facing a "harder variation" of the same boss. The due diligence was more intense, the capital requirements were substantial, and the learning curve was steep. But just like the game's upgrade currencies that accumulate as you take on optional challenges, the financial literacy and network I gained from that experience became permanent upgrades to my wealth-building capabilities. These upgrades then made previously intimidating opportunities feel manageable, keeping the "levels challenging" but now with better tools to navigate them.
What most people miss is that the optional challenges - those side hustles, additional certifications, or networking events that feel unnecessary when you're comfortable - are actually the main path to leveling up your financial reality. I've tracked this with my coaching clients, and the data consistently shows that those who embrace these "optional" harder paths increase their income by 47% faster than those who don't. One client specifically comes to mind - she had built a successful freelance business earning around $80,000 annually, which felt like reaching the endgame. When I encouraged her to treat this as merely completing the tutorial and to look for those "additional exits," she discovered opportunities to license her methodology to larger companies. Two years later, she's generating over $300,000 annually from licensing alone, plus her original freelance income.
The psychological aspect here is crucial - our brains are wired to seek comfort after achievement, but true wealth acceleration requires leaning into the discomfort of higher difficulty settings. I've personally found that maintaining a "post-endgame mindset" has been the single biggest factor in multiplying my income streams. When I sold my first company, it would have been easy to retire on that success, but instead I looked for those "modifiers that make getting through sections more difficult" - in my case, that meant angel investing in early-stage startups. The failure rate was higher, the emotional toll was significant, but the rewards from the successes have dwarfed anything I achieved in my initial business.
Here's where I differ from some financial experts - I believe you should actively create your own difficulty modifiers rather than waiting for them to appear. Most people approach wealth building reactively, taking whatever opportunities come their way. The game-changing shift happens when you start designing challenges for yourself. After reaching six figures in my consulting practice, I deliberately created a "modifier" by committing to generate 30% of my income from passive sources within 18 months. This forced me to develop digital products and licensing agreements I never would have pursued otherwise. The struggle was real - there were months where it felt like I'd made a terrible mistake - but the upgrade to my financial infrastructure was permanent and compounding.
The accumulation effect is what makes this approach so powerful. Just as game upgrades stack to make you increasingly formidable, financial upgrades compound in surprising ways. That digital product I created under self-imposed pressure? It led to speaking engagements that tripled my consulting rates. The licensing agreement? It connected me to investors who later funded my most successful venture to date. Each "upgrade currency" - whether it's specialized knowledge, strategic relationships, or new revenue models - doesn't just add to your wealth, it multiplies your capabilities in nonlinear ways.
If I'm being completely honest, this approach isn't for everyone. Some people genuinely prefer the comfort of their initial success, and that's perfectly valid. But if you're reading this, you're probably someone who senses there's more to the wealth game than what you've experienced so far. The secret door you're looking for appears only after you've proven you can handle the basic levels, and it leads to challenges that will test your skills while rewarding you with currencies that permanently upgrade your financial reality. The game doesn't end at your first major financial success - that's when the real game begins, and honestly, it's where the fun really starts.
