How to Attract More Money Coming Your Way Through Smart Financial Habits
I've always believed that financial growth operates much like a well-designed mission in modern gaming—it requires both strategic planning and the flexibility to seize unexpected opportunities. When I first started building my wealth management practice fifteen years ago, I noticed how many people approached money with the same rigid mindset they'd use for a straightforward shooter game, focusing only on the main objective while ignoring the side missions that could dramatically improve their outcomes. Just like in that Black Ops 6 mission description where players can choose to assault Scud missile launchers while also gathering intel and rescuing soldiers, successful financial management involves pursuing multiple objectives simultaneously rather than just chasing the single goal of "making more money."
What fascinates me about this gaming analogy is how perfectly it translates to real-world financial strategy. Think about those side objectives in the game—wiping out Pantheon camps and disabling anti-air missiles—they're not the primary mission, yet completing them unlocks powerful Scorestreak rewards like attack helicopters and airstrikes. In financial terms, these are the equivalent of what I call "wealth accelerators." For instance, while your main financial goal might be growing your investment portfolio (your Scud missile launcher), spending time learning about tax optimization strategies or building multiple income streams acts like those side missions. They might seem secondary, but they provide powerful advantages that make achieving your primary goal significantly easier. I've personally seen clients increase their effective wealth growth by 23-28% annually simply by paying attention to these "side missions" in their financial strategy.
The real magic happens when you combine multiple financial strategies, much like how Black Ops 6 players can combine gadgets with Scorestreak rewards for creative problem-solving. I remember working with a client who was solely focused on maximizing their 401(k) contributions—their version of just "assaulting the main objective." Once we introduced what I playfully call "financial gadgets"—things like Roth conversions, strategic charitable giving, and even exploring peer-to-peer lending platforms—their financial flexibility improved dramatically. It's not unlike how having an airstrike capability suddenly changes your approach to a gaming mission. These tools gave them multiple ways to navigate market volatility and tax situations rather than being stuck with a single approach.
Let me be perfectly honest here—I'm not a fan of the "set it and forget it" approach to finances that so many experts recommend. That strategy feels like playing a game with only the basic weapons, never exploring what else the mission has to offer. The most successful wealth builders I've worked with—those who've consistently grown their net worth even during economic downturns—treat their financial lives like that Black Ops mission. They maintain their core strategy (the main assault) while constantly scanning for additional opportunities (the side objectives). They might be primarily focused on their career advancement while simultaneously building a rental property business, investing in cryptocurrency, or developing intellectual property. This multi-pronged approach creates what I call "financial air support"—diverse revenue streams that protect and enhance your primary wealth-building activities.
One of my favorite personal examples came during the 2020 market downturn. While most people were solely focused on protecting their stock portfolios (the main mission), I spent significant time exploring alternative investments and tax-loss harvesting opportunities (the side missions). This approach allowed me to not only preserve capital but actually position myself for greater gains during the recovery—my version of calling in that attack helicopter when things got tough. The result was outperforming my own financial targets by nearly 40% that year, proving that sometimes the indirect path yields the greatest rewards.
Ultimately, attracting more money into your life requires embracing both structure and creativity. Just as that gaming mission becomes richer and more successful when players utilize all available tools and objectives, your financial journey becomes more prosperous when you look beyond conventional wisdom. The side missions in your financial life—whether they're skill development, networking, or exploring unconventional investments—provide the strategic advantages that transform ordinary wealth building into extraordinary financial success. After two decades in this field, I'm convinced that the most financially successful people aren't necessarily the highest earners, but rather those who approach their financial lives with the creativity and adaptability of a skilled gamer completing every available objective.