Entry #8 What video games have taught me

Many say that one shouldn't spend too much time playing video games. "They aren't good for you" but what if I told you they have taught me valuable life lessons?

Lesson One: When One Shoots a red barrel it will explode! "Okay what has this taught you?" First of this is a metaphor the gun your are shooting is your actions so that means the red barrel are the consequences. The color represents the state of the situation. Some situations can explode if you make the wrong choice and recklessly just shoot. 

Lesson Two: Patience. Having played video games for almost two decades I have encountered missions that were very hard to complete. Not only did they test my skill but my patience. I learned to keep my cool in order to think straight. Not to mention sitting for hours upon hours also helped me develop my patience. Some say I have the patience of a saint. 

Lesson Three: If you encounter enemies your are going the right way. This rule of thumb can be applied to life as well. The enemies can be challenges not people necessarily. If I can recall correctly everything worth having takes some effort. For example us, as college students have to work hard and overcome our endeavors for our degrees for a better life.

Lesson Four: This ties into the third lesson. It takes time to become great. Having been ranked an elite player on many games this is something I have learned. Every "GOAT" was once a "n00b". It takes time and effort to be the best. 

Lesson Five: The last and final lesson that video games have taught me is that communication is key. Whether you are flanking B Flag or fixing a problem with "bae". This means that problems can be resolved if both parties air out whats bugging them without being a jerk. 

So next time you go and say video games are useless remember these Five lessons. Video games have a deeper meaning than just pointless fun. They can make us feel good, laugh and cry but most importantly they teach us valuable lessons.