I still remember the first time I discovered what I now call my "Lucky Fortunes 3x3 Strategy" - it felt exactly like watching Jot transform between realities in that magical storybook world. You know that moment when Jot jumps out of the book and transforms from his lovely 2D self into that Rankin-Bass model? That's precisely how my financial fortunes transformed when I applied this simple 3x3 framework. Let me walk you through how this works in practice, because honestly, I can't overstate how magical and seamless the transition feels between your current financial reality and the prosperous future waiting for you.
The core of my 3x3 strategy operates much like those two beautiful art styles in Jot's world - they're distinct yet visually cohesive. The first "3" represents three financial dimensions you need to master: income streams, investment vehicles, and savings mechanisms. The second "3" represents the time phases: immediate (0-6 months), short-term (6-18 months), and medium-term (18-36 months). When I first implemented this, I was bringing in about $4,200 monthly from my day job. Within 18 months, I'd developed two additional income streams adding roughly $3,800 monthly. The transformation felt exactly like when Jot brings things from the outside world back into the book - they undergo that beautiful transition to the 2D plane, becoming integrated into the new reality. That's what happened with my side income - it seamlessly integrated into my financial ecosystem.
Let me give you a concrete example from my own experience. Remember how the characters in the book come to life through smooth animations and varied behaviors? That's exactly how your money should work. I started treating each dollar like a character with its own role and personality. Some dollars were "explorers" - venturing into higher-risk investments. Others were "guardians" - protecting my financial fortress in savings accounts. And some were "builders" - consistently working to construct my wealth foundation. This mental shift made managing money feel less like accounting and more like directing an animated financial story where every character has purpose.
The magical part comes when you start seeing the connections between these dimensions and time phases. It's that beautiful visual cohesion between the two art styles - they enhance each other while maintaining their unique strengths. I allocated 40% of my explorer dollars to immediate phase investments, 35% to short-term, and 25% to medium-term. The guardians were distributed differently - 60% in immediate access savings, 30% in short-term certificates, and 10% in medium-term bonds. This varied behavior across my financial characters created a system that felt alive, responsive, and beautifully animated, much like the world Jot inhabits.
What surprised me most was how this strategy revealed opportunities I'd previously overlooked. Just as gaining more abilities allows Jot to bring things from the outside world into the book, developing financial literacy helped me spot chances to transform ordinary expenses into wealth-building tools. For instance, I noticed I was spending about $327 monthly on subscription services I barely used. By reallocating just $200 of that into micro-investments, I created what I call "stealth wealth builders" - small, consistent investments that work quietly in the background, transforming themselves much like objects transitioning between realities in Jot's world.
The perspective shift is crucial here. When Jot jumps out of the book, the perspective shifts downward for a closer look. That's exactly what you need to do with your finances - change your viewpoint regularly. Every Sunday evening, I spend about 45 minutes examining my financial landscape from different angles. Sometimes I zoom in on specific categories, other times I pull back to see the big picture. This varied perspective has helped me spot patterns I'd otherwise miss, like realizing that my most profitable investments weren't the flashy tech stocks but the boring, consistent dividend payers that grew steadily over 24 months.
I'll be honest - this approach requires what I call "financial alchemy." You're essentially transforming your relationship with money, much like the magical transformation between Jot's 2D and 3D selves. The first three months felt awkward, like I was forcing a story that didn't want to be told. But around month four, something clicked. The separate elements started feeling visually cohesive, working together like the complementary art styles in that magical book world. My net worth, which had been stagnant at around $28,000 for years, began growing at approximately 3.2% monthly compound rate.
The real magic happens when you start seeing your financial journey as your own personal storybook. Each chapter represents a different phase of growth, each character (your various income streams and investments) develops through the narrative, and the plot twists (market fluctuations, unexpected opportunities) make the story compelling. I've found that maintaining this storybook mindset makes financial management feel less like work and more like creating your own prosperous narrative where you're both the author and the main character.
Now, after implementing this 3x3 strategy for exactly 27 months, I've achieved what I once thought was impossible. My portfolio has grown by 187%, I've created five distinct income streams, and most importantly, I've developed a financial system that feels as magical and seamless as Jot's transition between realities. The two financial "art styles" - the practical day-to-day management and the strategic wealth-building - now work in beautiful harmony, each enhancing the other while maintaining their unique characteristics. And just like in that wonderful story, I'm constantly discovering new abilities to bring elements from one reality into another, creating wealth transitions that feel nothing short of magical.