Time to Take a Walk

“Winning requires knowing the rules of games not ruled by chance, and even then, luck plays a role. Aptitude is essential because, without it, some can’t even comprehend the rules. However, knowing the rules isn’t enough. Willingness and determination are indispensable, for without them, obstacles become insurmountable. But what of those with willingness and determination but lack the aptitude? What, if anything, do we owe them?”

Eighty-Five Years Later

There comes a time, in the millennia to come, when Church bells ring symphonically during the spring equinox in celebration of All-Father Marno the Leveler, whose aspect, among others, is balance

Jimmy and Shelly Martino

The uncertainty of the future weighs heavily on Jimmy as he finds it hard to open up about his fears to his wife. Shelly has always supported him and is like an anchor in his life, yet he knows that love alone cannot solve their problems. Gradually, though, Jimmy resolves to finds some direction and begins to question everything he held true about success and security.

I Want to Live in America

Every morning, awakening from a shivering sleep, the struggle for food began. Some would hunt, and some would gather. Necessity was the force. At day’s end, the spoils were divided—the strong and favored first and most, the weakest taking what was left. But the weak persevered, and some became strong or favored. Hope was that force.

Those That Were Dragged

Greed comes in a variety of forms and can be found everywhere. One thing is certain—greed could not be actualized without the ability to overpower.

Evening, Day 2

Jimmy returns home from his walk defeated and in fear. Shelly helps him remember that fear is nothing more than a negative fantasy.

The Posh Party

“There are a few in every generation who rise to the top. Born with an IQ that makes easy those things that befuddle even the smart and intelligent and nurtured in an environment that can be either supportive or harsh, they succeed. While these individuals can bestow the fruits of their labors to their heirs, the essentials of their success—aptitude, willingness, and determination—are not subordinate to a paper will.”

The Post Viewed Round the World

Jimmy flies into a rage, expresses his feelings in a video, and the rest becomes history. A single social media post sparks a viral movement of public empathy.

Options

With the paparazzi on Jimmy’s doorstep he ponders what his future holds. With the help of family members he comes to realize that he can repeat the past or reinvent himself.

People’s Law, Inc.

Jimmy finds a mentor who helps him lay out a course for his future.

Pizza Goes Viral

What’s the difference between a pest and a bully? Non-human pests are just trying to survive in a world without pity. Human pests are just trying to connect, but their strategies are self-defeating. Bullies, on the other hand, seek safety and security and see life as a zero-sum game.

Decision Time

“No longer secure in a future dependent on employment, Jimmy investigates the world of politics.”

Randie McMurphy

“Jimmy decides to become a pundit and is showcased on a PodCast. Randie McMurphy knows how to play the game and make a buck and quickly gets drawn into the persona of Jimmy Martino.”

The Podcast

Jimmy goes public with his message in a high-profile podcast interview. His words resonate with millions, but they also make him a target. The elite are no longer ignoring him—they’re preparing to fight back.

Post-Podcast

Manipulation is an attempt to control the unknown. Patience is the process of allowing the unknown to present itself. More is always revealed. The fallout from the podcast is immediate. Some hail Jimmy as a hero, while others paint him as a dangerous agitator. 

Interviews

The media frenzy continues, with news outlets and journalists dissecting Jimmy’s every word. As public opinion shifts, powerful forces behind the scenes work to discredit him.

Christmas

The holiday season serves as a stark reminder of economic inequality. While the wealthy celebrate in luxury, struggling families fight to survive. Jimmy’s resolve is strengthened as he sees firsthand what’s at stake.

Ground Swell

It happens all the time in sporting events. One minute, things look hopeless—one side is dominant and can do nothing wrong. Then, a shift occurs. It’s as if the universe aligns, and there is no will strong enough to deny its force.

Like-Minded People

Almost everyone in America had an opinion regarding what was wrong with the country and how to fix it. But nowhere was it discussed as universally as in college and university classrooms whenever freedom was preached. And then there were those that taught those classes

Decisions

“Jimmy reconsiders a life in politics. Can he really make a change? Does he have an obligation to the future?”

The Second Podcast

A follow-up interview turns into a battleground for ideas. Jimmy is challenged like never before, forced to defend his vision against powerful critics. His responses will shape the future of the movement.

The Winery

Something is always providing opportunities to align with the possibilities of the world around us. The key to success is staying open to what is and responding accordingly.

The Candidates

“Jimmy meets a group of people who have been held in reserve for years awaiting the arrival of someone worthy enough to lead.”

A Call to Health

A lot can be learned from trying to build a stool. Like stools, societies rely on both design and equality for stability”

The Rising Tide

Jimmy meets with a small group of trusted advisors to establish a third political party in the United States

The Founding

And for nearly three hundred years, the citizens of Western civilizations thought themselves free. But the merchant class had also evolved into an aristocracy of its own and spoiled the democratic institutions rotten. The time became ripe for a change.”

The Campaign

The final push begins. Elections, debates, and high-stakes confrontations will determine the fate of the movement. Every decision matters.

Second Thoughts

Indulgences come at a price and increase in scope and frequency as affordability allows. Blessed is the one at the top of the food chain, for they hold the first opportunity to feast and the power to share or deny. The lord giveth, and the lord taketh away—so insist the nobility and the merchants who overthrew them.

Decades later, the world reflects on the impact of Jimmy’s movement. Did the revolt succeed, or did the system adapt to maintain control? The final chapter offers a thought-provoking look at the lasting effects of the Philanthropy Games.