The Psychology of Money Chapter 16 Reflection | “You and Me”

Hey Powerful Creators! 🌹

In this chapter of The Psychology of Money, Chapter 16 titled “You and Me,” the author talks about something so simple but so important: understanding what game every person is playing, and most importantly, understanding the game you are playing. 🎯

The author explains how people subconsciously, consciously, socially, in all the ways, compare themselves to others. We compare ourselves to someone else’s goals, someone else’s pace, someone else’s strategy… even though they’re playing a completely different game than us.

And he said something at the end that I really loved:

Go out of your way to identify what game you’re playing. 🧠✨

Because when you don’t, you’ll make decisions based on what other people are doing, instead of what actually makes sense for your own goals and your own season. 🌱

He gives examples of how certain financial decisions in history would not make sense unless you understood the context, the time, or the personal goals of the person making that decision. It’s a reminder that none of us are the same, and not every move is meant for everyone.

The way this relates to me right now is huge.

Because I do this — I get ahead of myself.

I compare myself.

I look at what other people are doing, even if it’s not aligned with the game I’m supposed to be playing.

So, the idea of intentionally sitting down, getting clear about what my game is… really resonates with me. 💛

What do I truly want?

What are my actual goals?

Not anyone else’s goals for me.

Not what would look good.

Not what I think I “should” be doing.

But the desires I genuinely have for myself. ✍🏽✨

This chapter reminded me that the most powerful thing we can do is pause, get clear, and choose the game we actually want to play. 🎯

I invite you to take a moment today to ask yourself:

What game am I really playing, and does it align with what I desire? 💭

Let this be your work this week. 🌿

With love and power,

Amber Breanna 💗✨

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Disclaimer: This content is for educational and inspirational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Please consult a licensed financial professional before making financial decisions.