Wealth Without Permanence

The real powerhouse in Game of Thrones is the House of Lannister. By abiding by the motto "a Lannister always pays his debts," they earn the unwavering support of other families—a trust built over centuries of keeping their word. Without magic, the Lannisters likely wouldn't have lost.

People tend to overestimate the power of change while underestimating the force of habit. A stable system—especially a consistent trading framework for making money or a reliable network of interpersonal credit—is essential. Nurture it patiently until it takes root and grows.

Strive to build enduring things: trust, and a stable system for making money.