What Is GAME? Do You REALLY Have It?

I'll cut right to the chase:  Most likely, this blog couldn't be further from what you were expecting.  Chances are, when you saw the words "good game," it instantly gave you the impression that this would be a spot to come for tips on learning how to pick up women or get over on people.  Well this ain't that.  

For decades, "game" has been erroneously attributed to only those two areas, when in fact it encompasses a much broader range than the average person can ever comprehend.  You see, with true game you don't NEED to get over on anyone, because you know how to make things happen for yourself; with true game you don't NEED to chase after women, because you'll be putting yourself in a position where they choose up on you.  

There's a saying that goes, "The game ain't on you, it's in you;" meaning that true game is all about self-improvement and upgrading, it's about absorbing and internalizing everything going on around you, and then using that to improve all areas of your life.  Game helps you not only stay focused on your purpose, but also to stay on alert for those who may wish to take advantage of you.  

So you see, the benefits of this sort of Game FAR outweigh the ability to pull a few women.  Enough of the formalities though, let's get into the specifics of the ingredients of this Game and how you can make it work for you.

GROWTH

While you might not realize it just yet, this element is THE starting point of the entire Game.  As I stated above, the Game is all about improvement and upgrading yourself; so without growth, none of the rest is even possible.

Think about it like this:  If Lebron or Kobe didn't train as rigorously as they did in the beginning stages of their careers, would we be talking about them as the icons they are today?  Of course not, only reason we do is because they both put the necessary work in to develop their respective games and therefore rise up above the rest.  Without their dedication to Growth, there's a great chance we could be talking about two other players right now in the same light we do them.

The absolute WORST thing you can do is remain stagnant because it's a direct result of no Game; when in a state of stagnation, Growth is impossible. Since Growth is the starting point, that in turn makes the other three elements of Game impossible to achieve as well.  That's why it's VITAL to always subject yourself to things that challenge you, especially mentally.  Read nonfiction books about various subjects, watch documentaries; but don't just read the books and watch the documentaries, because then they're only entertainment and nothing more.  Absorb the material, analyze it, come to your own conclusions, and most importantly, ASK QUESTIONS.  Even if you're only asking yourself, inquire about the things you're curious about so that you may have a more informed opinion.

AMBITION

You have to have a goal.  Once you reach that goal, set another one, and so on and so forth.  If you really want to test your limits and have the confidence to pull it off, set a few goals to work towards simultaneously.  It's all about pushing yourself as far as you can go; once you start to acquire more knowledge on your journey of Growth, the horizons of how far you can go begin to expand, and you'll find yourself setting that proverbial bar higher and higher.  

They say the sky's the limit; but for as encouraging as that phrase is meant to be, all it means is that they reached the sky and became satisfied, that was enough for them.  Once you reach the sky, aim even higher.  There IS no limit.  Position yourself to be self-sufficient so your livelihood doesn't rest in anyone else's hands, and so your seeds can learn by example and follow suit.  Position yourself so that your happiness doesn't  depend on the presence of women, so-called friends or anyone else, because your purpose in life trumps all that.

MOTIVATION

We've all seen it:  The guy with the "million-dollar idea," who claims to have all the angles worked out; but when it's all said and done it ends up like Ray's Boom Boom Room, the mind is the only place it ever exists.  

A goal with out action is just a dream, and dreams are for people who are asleep.  In 2015, we've become a society that looks for "the quick fix" in practically every aspect of our lives, with the smallest amount of effort possible required to acquire it.  This is something I like to call the Lottery Mentality, which is the genuine belief some people hold that someday they will strike it rich without having to do anything meaningful to earn it.  While many rely on this far-fetched fantasy in order to maintain some shred of "hope", in reality the only thing it guarantees is that they'll be stuck on stupid, spinning their wheels and remaining stagnant while life passes them by.  

This also applies to those who may have a particular skill or talent, but concoct every excuse in the book as to why they should keep working for someone else instead of capitalizing on said skill or talent.  Many times it has to do with fear of failure, and sometimes even fear of success; but a man who can show he fears neither will go far in this world.

EXCELLENCE

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Why bother doing anything at all if you're just gonna halfass it and not put your all into it, right?  The only thing the mediocre are ever remembered for, IS BEING MEDIOCRE.  This is why someone like Tupac is still idolized by many even twenty years after his death, and we've all but forgotten about people like Dem Franchise Boyz, Hurricane Chris, etc.  That's why no matter what it is you do, it's important to strive for it to be top-notch; otherwise, there's no point.  

This goes back to the whole "sky's the limit" concept from earlier.  Once you feel you've done the absolute best you possibly can, aim to do even better.  If you're not completely satisfied with what you've done, that's a sign you're doing something right.  That's the shit champions are made of, and that the greats are remembered for.  If you're not reaching for excellence, then you're doomed to forever just exist in this world, instead of making any type of meaningful impact.

So there you have it:  GAME = Growth, Ambition, Motivation, & Excellence.  A lot of dusty dudes are running around talking about they have game just because they can pull the type of females ANY guy could pull with ease, or because they can con people out of shit, but if they don't possess these four characteristics then they're simply talking out the side of their neck.  I have a mini-assignment for you:  Observe some of the more respected guys in your circle, the ones who carry themselves with class and honor; if you don't have any friends like this in your circle, then any well-esteemed man will do.  Watch their mannerisms and their character, and pay close attention to how all four characteristics seem to just radiate from their very being.

So to you cats out there who've had trouble figuring out just what the secret to "having game" is, use this acronym as a reference point of sorts for what to focus on if you're serious about trying to elevate your level of understanding about the the world, the people around you, and yourself.  Even when it comes to attracting women, if you possess the GAME in this sense, it makes them a hell of a lot simpler to not only catch, but maintain.  You don't have to take my word for it though, try it and find out for yourself.

LONG LIVE THE GAME.

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