Most people laugh when I tell them RuneScape was my first business teacher. But it’s true.

That game had a dynamic economy where pricing, scarcity, and behavioral trends shaped real outcomes. I wasn’t just playing—I was learning. How markets move, how to anticipate value shifts, and how to make informed bets. That foundation? It still serves me in finance and deal-making today.

Never underestimate where your core skills come from. Sometimes your "hobby" is your hidden classroom.