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Getting aheadfinanciallycan seem like a never-ending slog.

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Hereshow to gamify your finances.

Play the Right Game

Sethi said that many peopleset money goalswith no objectives.

Sethi compared this to playing a game with no objectives or point in winning.

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Instead, he said to identify your win condition.

To do this, Sethi said to picture your ideal day five years from now.

Think about who youre with, where you are and what youre doing.

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After doing that, write three ways money can help you accomplish these goals.

Sethi calls this ideal life your rich life.

Your money suddenly has a purpose.

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Its not a burden; its a tool.

The more progress you see, the more motivated you will be to keep going.

Most importantly: Plan a reward for each win.

Progress should feel good, Sethi said.

Youll just have to be more aggressive with how much you save out of each paycheck.

The trick is to do this sooner rather than later.

Sethi recommended opening a Roth IRA and bumping up your current retirement contributions by 1%.

Discover Co-Op Mode

The final cheat code Sethi offered is to work closely with your partner.

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