Why I Am Not Rich, Yet
Let me break it down for you: I’m not rich yet, but I’m not worried. Not because I’m delusional or lazy, but because I’ve chosen to play a game where the stakes are higher, the risks are brutal, and the rewards? Astronomical. Think Jeff Bezos pitching Amazon in 1994. He gave his idea a 30% chance of success—a $1 million seed round that turned into a $2.4 trillion empire. That’s a 2,429,000x return. I’m aiming for that.
Now, you might ask: if I’m so smart, why am I still broke? Great question. The answer: I’m not playing to be comfortable. I’m playing to change the fucking world. Here’s how:
The Three Games of Life
Most people—hell, 99% of people—play Game 1. Let me break them down:
Game 1: Speed
This is the default setting. Get a degree. Land a job. Grind for decades, climb the ladder, and retire. Safe, predictable, and for some, genuinely fulfilling. If you want a comfortable life with work-life balance and minimal existential crises, this is your game. But for me? That’s a prison disguised as freedom.
Game 2: Velocity
The smart entrepreneurs play this game. They take calculated risks, build multiple income streams, and optimize for steady, incremental growth. It’s like card counting in blackjack: you gain a small edge—typically around 51%—and grind it out over time. My best friend did this. We launched a business in community college that hit $100,000 in revenue in just 16 days. He dropped out, scaled multiple micro-businesses, and hit $6 million in two years. Velocity is efficient. It works. But it’s not enough for me.
Game 3: Acceleration
This is the game where you throw caution to the wind. It’s for the Elon Musks, the Jeff Bezoses, the people obsessed with building something that reshapes humanity. The risks are insane, the odds are slim, and the path is unforgiving. But the potential upside? Infinite. This is where I’ve planted my flag.
Why I’m Playing Game 3
People think I’m crazy for choosing this route. And maybe I am. But I’m not here to live a happy, comfortable life. I’m here to create value—real, lasting value—and I believe the way to do that is through impact. For me, that means tackling problems at a scale that matters.
Now, let’s be real: Game 3 is not for the faint of heart. It’s not just about skill or hard work. Luck plays a massive role. But I’ve stacked the deck in my favor by learning from every mistake, pivoting with purpose, and constantly leveling up.
Here’s an example: I had the idea for ShopHunter.io, an e-commerce SaaS that hit $1 million in revenue. But when I tried to build it, I screwed up. Paid a UC Berkeley kid $5,000 to develop it, and it flopped. That failure was a $5,000 tuition fee for a lesson I’ll never forget.
The Philosophy Behind My Madness
I’m not chasing the safe bets. I’m rolling the dice on the 0.01% chance to create something transformative. Why? Because even if I don’t hit the jackpot, I’ll build a system that increases the odds for my kids. Jeff Bezos took a 30% chance and built Amazon. I’ll roll the dice until I die, knowing that every failure is a stepping stone to something greater.
And let’s not forget the opportunity cost of playing it safe. In my notion, I’ve got over 50 ideas that could make me a multimillionaire. But those are Game 2 strategies. Medium upside, high win rate. I’m not here for medium. I’m here for infinite.
The Hard Truth About Impact
Game 3 isn’t just about money. It’s about creating value for humanity. The way I see it, the best way to please God is by creating value. And there’s no better way to do that than by tackling problems that elevate the human condition.
Let’s revisit the Jeff Bezos example. He had a 30% chance to build Amazon into the $2.4 trillion behemoth it is today. But he’s not the only one who took insane risks with slim odds and hit it big. Consider Elon Musk betting every last dollar on Tesla and SpaceX, despite multiple near-death moments for both companies. Or Brian Chesky and the Airbnb team maxing out credit cards and literally selling cereal to keep the business afloat. Today, Airbnb is worth over $100 billion. These aren’t stories of certainty; they’re stories of resilience and vision.
Am I mumbling? Maybe. But here’s the point: I’m broke because I’m investing everything—time, money, energy—into chasing a dream that matters. I’m broke because I’ve pivoted so many times it’s given me a 360-degree view of industries, markets, and opportunities. I’m broke because I’m building a foundation so solid, my next move will be unstoppable.
I’m not playing to get rich. I’m playing to change the game. And when I win, God will respect why I took the risk. I am not God and I cannot drive anywhere near the amount of impact. But I can die trying.