You need to develop mental habits that allow you to activate the same brain patterns we activate during gameplay.

When we're in game worlds, I believe that many of us become the best version of ourselves - the most likely to help at a moment's notice, the most likely to stick with a problem as long at it takes, to get up after failure and try again.

Gamers always believe that an epic win is possible and that it's always worth trying and trying now.

What's really amazing about games is how they change our emotional response to challenges

If you are a gamer, it’s time to get over any regret you might feel about spending so much time playing games. You have not been wasting your time. You have been building up a wealth of virtual experience that, as the first half of this book will show you, can teach you about your true self: what your core strengths are, what really motivates you, and what make you happiest.

Research shows that when we're under stress or facing a major obstacle, we tend to focus on our weaknesses and what we're afraid of.

When we play games, our brains respond differently to stress and obstacles. We're better able to control our attention and ignore distractions.