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Entering into the “games that are very expensive because their creators pompously think they can sell them as business investment tools” market is the game Abundance (originally called Serve to be Rich).
Where Cashflow 101 teaches you why investing is the key to financial independence, Abundance teaches that acquiring wealth is the key to spiritual happiness.
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Am I detecting a hint of spin here?
I never promised a completely objective news blog. :-)
Yehuda
I have played this game and you have misrepresented the concept. It teaches that money is not the way to spiritual happiness. Wealth comes in many ways not just by monetary means, but by doing great things also.
Games like Cashflow 101, The Abundance Game, and Millionaire Maker Game are marketed as educational tools that are usually tied to investment seminars. In the seminar world, $200 game is cheap.
I played all three games and really like them. When you play these games you have to realize that like wargames, they are supposed to be simulations and thus lack the eurogame elegance. However I think that the designers should play some eurogames before making these games. The game balance is horrendous and the roll-and-move with dice is so archaic.
Abundance teaches you that to become rich at the expense things that you cannot buy, like health and relationships is empty. It ties character with wealth, thus opposite of …”wealth is the key to spiritual happiness.”
I’m curious. If this is your truth, what was your average PE when you were playing Abundance, what Natural Man cards did you get and what was the message of lesson that it gave you? How many times did you play?
Who you truly are in real life will show up in these games. How you do anything is how you do everything.
For me, The Abundance Game showed me where I needed to focus my attention in my real life for my business ventures, that helping others through service-not focusing on money made more money come and also learn to trust and listen to the invisible.
One more thing. Have you patented and released your own board game?
I’m on board with other comments in this thread.
I appreciate your opinion, and you’re welcome to it.
I just need to say though … the statement:
“Abundance teaches that acquiring wealth is the key to spiritual happiness.”
Is WAY off.
Where did you do your research?
Spiritual happiness does not stem from wealth, and nowhere does Brandon teach that.
My goodness.
I know Brandon personally, and the game is an extension of him. And he’s one of, if not the most sincere person I’ve ever met. He’s not about the money. He’s about service to others. About lifting them up, and helping them see their potential. Not all teachers/players/authors in the space of personal development could honestly in 100% integrity say that, because there are people that are driven by ego, and money. It’s just a fact. I’ve seen it first hand, and heard of many stories from others. That’s another road though …
So it may be possible that your experience with other “characters” is painting Brandon and the Abundance game with a color that is not accurate.
The Abundance Game is ACTUALLY about demonstrating, how your character is tied to your success. Not only in business, investing, or wealth, but also in relationships. Including our own relationship with ourself.
That’s the truth. So to those who haven’t, play the game and see, feel and think for yourself.
Don’t take my word for it. Or Yehuda’s. Let your own experience let you establish your perspective. There’s lots of people that own the game, and there’s also meetup groups that play too. So you don’t even have to pay for it. Just play (for free) and find out.
Enjoy the game everyone,
Kyle
“because their creators pompously think they can”, is grossly misinterpreted.
If someone actually gives a s**t about trying to help people understand the difference between greedy monetary gain and spiritual wealth, would pompous be a trait akin to their nature?
“Abundance teaches that acquiring wealth is the key to spiritual happiness.” Holds true only if said wealth is fabricated through lessons and principles recognized within the game.
The idea behind the game is to teach values that are commonly lost when trying to achieve financial and personal success. The game is meant to create value and to teach you ways to adapt yourself to life’s lessons.
Play it more than once to gain a valid opinion before chastising it online.
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I’m very fortunate to own the Abundance game and believe the lessons I’ve learned through the game are priceless. It is an amazing teaching tool that shows the importance of character and integrity in business. Since I’ve applied what I’ve learned from the game, which heavily emphasizes serving others, my business profits have at least quadrupled and I have developed deeper and more meaningful business and personal relationships.
What would it be is it be worth to you to have similar results?
To clarify: a) No, I have not played the game; b) If I misunderstood the nature of the game from reading the web site and reviews of the game, either the web site is not clear in representing the game, or I grossly misread the site.
I will update the post to tell people to look at the comments.
@ Shadejon – first off, I have to give you massive amounts of credit. To me you just stood right in front of the fireball of a massive dragon. I’m really impressed with how amazingly mature you just handled this whole situation.
I must say … that’s worthy of massive respect in itself.
And the fact you’re going to update the post demonstrates high integrity. I honor you for that.
For the record, I personally agree the website, and websites in general can be inaccurate in their representation of products, services, messages, etc., so if that was the case, I totally understand.
Kudos to you,
Kyle
I cannot disagree with you more. The Abundance game teaches how to become spiritually wealthy by serving others and that in serving many, financially rewards usually follow as an outcome rather that the primary goal. It teaches how to do business in an entirely ethical way.
The game has helped me tremendously in my personal life and my business.
Awesome – I just read that although you have not played the game yet, that you will and will let us know what your experience was.
Have fun playing the game!
Can someone tell me where to BUY Abundance? I know enough about it to know I want to own and play it. I saw a new one sold on Ebay but I don’t find any other source for it. Thanks!
Hey BP – the game is available at the attached link. Also, if you have any questions, send me an email: Kyle@HigherLaws.com
The Abundance Game was so fruitful for me, that I wanted to find a way to work with the company. So you can definitely get directly in touch with me.
Kyle@HigherLaws.com
OR
403-455-2870
If you get in contact before end of the week, we actually have a Holiday Special going on right now, which I’d be happy to tell you about.
Sincerely,
Kyle