What if chess pieces were more than just game tokens? What if each one held secrets about human nature, psychology, and the patterns that govern our world? Consider this while you are networking. Which chess piece(s) are you playing as for this challenge? Which one are you encountering? Each chess piece represents a unique way of thinking, moving through the world, and solving problems. These aren't just game pieces—they're archetypes for different types of consciousness, each with their own personality, philosophy, and hidden potential. The Pawn: The Unlikely Hero's Journey Every pawn starts the same way—small, limited, taking one tentative step forward at a time. However, the pawn is the only piece that can completely transform its identity. A humble pawn that reaches the other side of the board can become a queen—the most powerful piece in the game. It's the ultimate underdog story, built right into the rules. The Pawn's Psychology: - Never goes backward (like time itself—always moving forward) - Gets one chance at a double-step when starting fresh (that burst of beginner's enthusiasm) - Attacks differently than it moves (peaceful until provoked) - Can capture "in passing" (seizing those fleeting opportunities) Pawns are strongest in groups, forming chains and protective structures. Alone, they're vulnerable. Together, they control the entire game. There's a profound life lesson here about collective strength and the power of patient progress. The Knight: The Creative Rule-Breaker The knight is chess's rebel—the only piece that refuses to move in straight lines. That awkward L-shaped hop might look clumsy, but it's pure genius: the knight can reach any square on the board and is the only piece that can jump over obstacles. Knights Think Differently: - They see paths others can't (literally jumping over obstacles) - Always land on a different color (constantly shifting perspective) - Create "forks" (attacking two pieces at once through creative positioning) - Thrive in cramped positions where other pieces struggle

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝘂𝗿𝗻? I’m genuinely curious about your take—especially if you run a community, course, membership, or product. Here’s what I’ve seen across clients and my own experience:🚨 Most people don’t leave because of price or lack of value.They leave because they stop feeling engaged. Even a great offer won’t hold attention forever without intentional experience design. And that’s where gamification makes all the difference. I just posted a video where I break down: 🎯 Why traditional loyalty programs often fail 💸 How churn eats into growth more than most realize 🕹️ How gamification can increase long-term engagement 🎮 And how LinkedIn increased profile completion by 50% with one simple gamified element These same principles have helped me (and my clients) increase retention and customer lifetime value significantly. 🎥 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄📘 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗯 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲: 3 Gamification Hacks to Boost Retention 👇 What’s one thing that’s actually helped you keep people engaged—or something that totally flopped?Let’s swap ideas and save each other some headaches.

@Cody Isabel recently asked me what each class does daily, weekly and monthly. The short answer is: 🛡️ Knights Attract with Content 🏹 Rangers Convert with Activities 🔮 Wizards Deliver with Projects Below is a video where I cover the daily, weekly and monthly tasks. I also added a table as a cheat sheet. Think about what you enjoy and what you are good at. This will help you find your role and adapt it to your playstyle. The more tasks you complete, the better you will get. @Evan Ezell and I are currently working on a form to help you find the role best suited for you. This is the mystery gift after you complete the tutorial. Which of these tasks are you currently doing?

6 seconds in, 6 seconds out. A nice cadence breath to bring the system back down into balance. Hours behind the desk, to-do list chained to the next to-do list. As business leaders we are under the pump more often than not. As leaders, we must also take care of our personal wellbeing. And introducing the breath into our entrepreneurial endeavours is a SUPERPOWER and has the potential to re-create how you see yourself as a player of the game! A 4-7-8 breath is also fantastic, a guided 478 breathe is linked to this post. This is your challenge for the day. A POWER UP for your day. Is your day succeeded if you leave these 5 minutes on the table?! Something NEW that you haven't yet tried, and could just be the something that your thinking about again and again for days, and nights to come! Guide yourself below, or listen to the guided breath video. Enjoy! (Nasal breath in, Nasal breath out, light - medium light intensity.) - Prepare yourself to begin - Starting in 5 seconds with the first inhale in through the nose 5,4,3,2,1 - In 2,3,4, 5, 6 out 2,3,4,5,6 - (Pause for one second) - In 2,3,4 5, 6 out 2,3,4,5,6 - (Pause for one second) - In 2,3,4 5, 6 out 2,3,4,5,6 - (Pause for one second) - In 2,3,4 5, 6 out 2,3,4,5,6 Continue breathing like this for the next couple of minutes Breathing in for a count of six seconds and breathing out for a count of six seconds, pause for one second at the bottom of the exhalation. As you breathe in, feel your ribs moving outward, and as you breathe out, feel your ribs moving inward REPEAT for 4-5 minutes Go for gold players! GOLD 🥇

Has anyone seen this show on Netflix? Theres a third season coming out on Sep 25, so now is a good time to start checking it out. I love anything that delves into the power of games and this is another show that shows how games with a handful of simple rules can create incredible layers of dynamics. I really liked a quote at the end of Season 2 from the Queen of Hearts - "Life is just a game we play together. You should try to enjoy it." Can y'all recommend any other shows whether fiction based or "reality" based that highlight different aspects of Social Games like Survivor, Big Brother, Squid Games, or Alice in Borderland?