There is so much more knowledge than most people realize about how to maximize the benefits of play and minimize the potential harms.

I didn't accomplish what I set out to do, but I realized I had set out to do the wrong things

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.

Reality is broken and we need to make it work more like a game.

When we play a game, we tackle tough challenges with more creativity, more determination, more optimism, and we're more likely to reach out to others for help.

Game developers know that people have more fun when they're in large groups. They feel more fired up when the challenges are more epic.

It's a bit counter-intuitive to think about the future in terms of the past. But...I've learned an important trick: to develop foresight, you need to practice hindsight. Technologies, cultures, and climates may change, but our basic human needs and desires - to survive, to care for our families, and to lead happy, purposeful lives - remain the same.' p 5