Money is a measurement (denomination) of trust between parties. The greater the degree of trust between these parties, the greater their conductivity toward producing work (all work is directed toward reproducing some ideal).
Because beauty is in the eye of the beholder, value is subjective. This means that money exists only when the values of the parties involved are aligned. When the desire/motives of the parties are singular (mono), there is the potential for intelligent work to be conducted. Unity of identity. This generates money, or the empowering of the parties involved. Social position is based on purchasing power (ability to redeem the work of others).
Each jurisdiction is defined by the money (currency) which governs its space/territory. This is because, as mentioned earlier money is a measure of credibility relative to a particular social context. It is a registrar of names/numbers which account for credibility.
The most important thing to remember if you desire to generate more money (social capital) is to position yourself within a political climate that embodies your values, and if the group you currently find yourself in does not adequately represent your interests, create your own.
Whether you like it or not, money makes the world go round'. You must compete, but where and how you do it is your choice entirely ...
Every arena/jurisdiction has its own unique rules.