EPISODE · Sep 28, 2022
5 Lessons You Learned While Gaming That Will Help You IRL
from Geek Psychology: Play Life Better
Send me a textPlay is the highest form of research. It's where you experiment with your identity, take on a persona, and engage other players. As with all games, there are rules. There is conflict and drama. There are friendships to be made and rivalries to be discovered. Everything a successful entrepreneur needs to succeed in a competitive business—and everything that makes you an interesting, engaging person—has an in-game analogical equivalent.Hey Geeks and Gamers, I'm Matt Sherman, and this is Geek Psychology - where I share my insights and tips to help you play life better.You know what it feels like to take on a goal that seems impossible. We've all been there: from the first time we booted up a new game to the time we beat the final boss in our favorite RPG, we're no strangers to hardship.But every challenge we face teaches us something. Here are 5 lessons you've learned from games and how you can use them IRL:1. You know the difference between the main story and what's just a side quest. Plot out your quests and get clear on what's important to you.2. You know how to keep moving forward when things get tough (and they always do). List out 5 tangible benefits you'll have after you accomplish your goal to keep you motivated.3. You know how to make friends with people you might otherwise never see eye-to-eye with. Be curious about other people and always look for dialog threads that are win-win.4. You know that there are multiple ways to accomplish any goal, and you're not afraid to try them all. Brainstorm 5 ways you or someone else could accomplish your goal, then take action.5. You know that playing to win isn't always about winning at all costs—it's often about pushing yourself to git gud and be brave enough to take on a challenge that you'd otherwise consider impossible. List the big successes you've had (because you weren't successful before that) and review them when you're feeling stuck or down.So there you have it! Five ways being a gamer has helped you become an expert at being a human. If you're looking for m****Connect and Support Geek Psychology #geekpsychology ****FREE 8 Hero Personality Assessment: https://geekpsychology.com/ Support the Show. Links:FREE 5-Day INFP Soul Journey course: http://inowfeelpositive.comPath of Heroes Academy: http://poha.geekpsychology.comI Now Feel Positive Masterclass for INFPs: http://infp.geekpsychology.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/geekpsychology/ Want to be coached by me? - Book a FREE Strategy Call: schedule.geekpsychology.com Buy my book and journal here:- Personal Transformation Journaling: End the Cycle of Self-Sabotage and Create Lasting Positive Change Through Writing, Reflection and the Parts Work Technique- Mission: Control: The gamified journal
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