WHAT THIS BOOK WILL DO FOR YOU   In every chapter of this book you will fmd dozens of hardheaded, practical ideas, techniques, and principles that will' enable you to harness the tremendous power of thinking big, so as to gain for yourself the success, happiness, and satisfaction you want so much. Every technique is dramatically illustrated by a real·life case history. You discover not only what to do, but, what is even more important, you see exactly how to apply each principle to actual situations and problems. Here, then, is what this book will do for you; it will show you how you can ...  Launch Yourself...

  See how psychology just helped you become both rich  and  attractive? You should study that. Where you live Your environment has a constant impact on your stats, skills, and your chances of levelling up. It’s possible to play the game well almost anywhere, but it’s a lot easier in certain places. If you’re female and in the wrong country, for example, you can’t unlock many achievements. The odds of anyone being born in their optimal location are virtually zero, so research your options, and consider moving early. Location is a multiplier to all of your skills and states. Finding a partner Attraction is a complex mini-game in itself, but mostly a byproduct of how you’re already playing. If you have excellent state and high skills, you’re far more attractive already. A tired, irritable, unskilled player is not appealing, and probably shouldn’t be looking for a relationship. Early in the game it can be common to reject and be rejected by other players. This is normal, but ...

  Real-life is the game that-literally- everyone is playing. But it can be tough. This is your guide. Basics You might not realize, but real life is a game of  strategy . There are some fun mini-games – like dancing, driving, running, and sex – but the key to winning is simply managing your resources. Most importantly, successful players  put their time into the right things . Later in the game money comes into play, but your top priority should always be mastering where your time goes. CHILDHOOD Life begins when you’re assigned a random character and circumstances:  The first 15 years or so of life are just tutorial missions, which suck. There’s no way to skip these. Young adult stage As a young player, you’ll have lots of time and energy, but almost no experience. You’ll find most things – like the best jobs, possessions, and partners – are locked until you get some. This is the time to level up your skills quickly. You will never have so much time and energy ...