‘King Me’ is a phrase associated with the game of checkers but when someone makes a great return on investment they too should say ‘King Me.’
When a player in the game of checkers moves his piece across the board and into the last row (into his opponent’s first row), he will be crowned and his piece becomes a King. Players are always happy and quick to say, “King me!” And rightfully so. The player carefully planned, dodged obstacles, jumped over hurdles, took opportunities, and successfully reached part of their goal.
Sure, the game isn’t over, but the player deserves a reward for his latest effort. The same is true for investors of all types. Realizing a return on investment or ROI is an accomplishment no matter how small. It is interesting or at least coincidental that ROI is a word for King. So when one happens, one is King automatically. ROI.
Of course, like in the game of checkers, there are other goals to attain. Is investing ever over? When one investment is completed opportunity for others are waiting. More Kings or ROI’s can continue to be achieved. And sorry, but it should be said, like the game of checkers the more kings a person has the better.
Better for what? Well that depends on exactly what a person is investing in. If a person has received a ROI with a monetary investment than that person may be able to give more to one of his favorite charities or take some extra time off to be with his family. If a person was investing in himself then the return on investment is not only great for himself but for all who surrounds him.
The challenges investors face or the opportunities investors take in order to create a ROI for themselves and for others needs to be acknowledged. Although checkers is a game, picturing a checkered board and moving across it, can illustrate real life. It’s not always easy.
Investors begin with the objective to move forward. They take time to think and plan before they move or invest their money or whatever they are investing with and they know to be aware of obstacles which may arise. With commitment and persistence, an investor will realize a ROI. Once they reached their goal and at the end of their turn, they can say, “King Me!” and be crowned.
Whether it is monetary or not, an investor should be proud to wear his crown and the freedom gained in mobility (yes, like checkers) is one of the benefits of realizing a great ROI. Life is full of games. Checkers is only one of them.
Enjoy and invest well always