Super Business Bomberman
Following the fun Bomberman-business idea from earlier this week, I thought I’d dig a little deeper into the theme.
Why?
Because it nails the 4 key elements of a successful mindset.
Do them and have (explosive? /wink) growth:
1. Safety first
Over-eager players end up blowing themselves up. A patience player can literally stand still and win vs these.
Same in business:
• Hustle-culture leads to burnout • Losers chase fast money and end up nowhere • Winners win by playing the slow game
Others hustle and get rekt. You’re a survivor.
2. Be strategic
You have unlimited bombs… But it only takes ONE bomb to win in Bomberman.
Same in business:
• You have unlimited opportunities • Winners are in the right place at the right time • When the right moment comes, you must be ready
Others say YES to every opportunity. You say NO to Good so you can say YES to Great
3. Keep calm
Sometimes gameplay is absolute carnage. That’s when winners fall back to reassess their win condition.
Same in business:
• Overwhelmed, emotional creators don’t make it • Retreating creates a moment to plan your next move • A calm, composed mind > a stressed mind
So compose yourself: Most feel a bit lost and stressed. You only go in calm and focused.
4. Invest in yourself
There are power-ups everywhere. Winners collect them because you are never a bad investment.
Same in business:
• Mind power-ups (therapy? meditation?) make you stronger • Skill power-ups (courses? consulting?) make you stronger • Wellbeing power-ups (vacation? days off?) make you stronger
Most skip them if they don’t see a need. You pick them all up because they only lead to good things.
Business can be a bit of a minefield.
That’s why Bomberman knows what to do.
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