Life Lessons and
How World of Warcraft Changed Me
I started playing World of Warcraft when I was ten years old, and it has taught me many important lessons about life — lessons that have made me the person I am today.
It may not be the deepest analogy, but looking at World of Warcraft as my own personal journey has helped me see life as having its own struggles you must overcome in order to find happiness
Here are some of my lessons from the virtual world that have helped me out in real life
There are no shortcuts to success
You’re going to need to work hard to achieve success, and that’s just how it is. There are no shortcuts. You won’t get ahead in life if you don’t put in the effort, and you’ll lose out on awesome experiences if you don’t make time for them. That might sound discouraging at first, but maybe it’s better this way: if everything was handed to us, it wouldn’t mean as much when we finally do accomplish something someday in the future
You have to work with a team
In life, as in World of Warcraft, you run into situations where you need to learn to work with a team. Just like in WoW, success is much more likely when everyone knows their role and coordinates effectively. It’s important that everyone understands their role within the group dynamic so that they can do what they do best while also supporting other players.
In addition to helping your team succeed, being able to coordinate makes life much easier. When there’s open communication about wants and needs, everyone gets what they want without losing sight of what success looks like.
The first time I reached level 80, I felt like my work had paid off. That feeling has stayed with me ever since, because now when I work hard at something and accomplish something, it’s never just for myself; it’s for everyone else who has helped me along the way. And that makes all the difference in the world.
It’s all about the journey, not the destination
The game had taught me something important: life is a grind. You have to put in the hard work if you want to get anywhere,
I remember the first time I got to level 80. It was such a huge milestone, and I was so proud of myself. It felt like a big accomplishment, and it was — but only because it was the result of literally thousands of hours spent grinding through quests and killing monsters. Whether it’s levelling up your character or making progress on your career or even just finishing a project for work — and it’s totally worth it!
If you want to read more about how playing World of Warcraft is much like running a business, click here.
It helps to think of your life as a video game. The quest is never over, and even if you do complete an objective or level up, there are always more achievements out there to master.
