In relationships, few topics can be as thorny as money. Yet, when approached with unity, creativity and openness, financial discussions can transform from potential battlegrounds into exciting opportunities for growth and shared dreams. Shifting from a poverty mindset to one of abundance, is the way to master the art of playing the Wealth Game.
The Millionaire’s Mindset
One family at Teach Me About Property (TMAP) recently joined our Millionaire’s Club. They’ve achieved Wealth Game level outcomes with over $2,000,000 in equity. But while they are mostly playing the Wealth Game, and their habits reflect that, they still had Poverty Game mindset creeping back in. They didn’t believe they could have more, they weren’t focused on their next goal.
A Battle of Wills
In many relationships, financial discussions often start as a tug-of-war. “I want this,” says one partner. “But I want that,” counters the other. It’s a classic case of viewing life as a zero-sum game, where one person’s gain is another’s loss. This mindset is firmly rooted in what we call Poverty Game thinking.
The key to breaking this cycle? It’s a simple word with powerful implications: ‘and’. Instead of “either we invest in more properties OR we travel”, the question becomes, “How can we invest in properties and fulfil our travel dreams?”
The Wealth Game and the Power of ‘And’
In the case of our Millionaire’s Club couple, the wife was keen on building their property portfolio in Australia. The husband, however, dreamt of a lifestyle property—a piece of land afar where they could build a home and run it as an Airbnb. At first glance, these goals might seem at odds.
The breakthrough came when they stopped seeing their goals as mutually exclusive. What if they could acquire properties in Australia and build their dream Airbnb? This shift in perspective was like flicking on a light in a dark room—suddenly, new possibilities emerged.
The Art of Sequencing
The Wealth Game isn’t about limitation, but it’s also not about having everything at once—it’s about smart sequencing. It’s saying, “We’ll do this, then this, then this.” It’s about building a strong foundation that allows you to reach for bigger dreams.
An essential part of this process is setting concrete dates and timelines. For our couple, identifying a key future date and working backwards to plan how they could achieve all their goals by then was a game-changer. It gave them a shared vision to work towards, turning potentially conflicting desires into a unified mission.
Earning the Right to Dream Big
The beauty of this approach is that it allows couples to dream big—really big. But it’s crucial to remember that these grand visions are earned. By building a solid asset base and working together towards shared goals, couples can create a future where seemingly conflicting desires can coexist harmoniously.
In the end, the Wealth Game in relationships isn’t just about accumulating assets. It’s about fostering a mindset of abundance, creativity, and collaboration. It’s about seeing beyond the ‘either/or’ to the exciting world of ‘and’. When couples master this, they’re not just building wealth—they’re crafting a richer, more fulfilling life together.
Speak to our mentors today about getting your relationship with money and each other back on track.
