Over time, the games we play can change how we think and what we're capable of. And it's easy to maximize the benefits so the changes are positive.

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

The single biggest misconception about games is that they're an escapist waste of time.

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.

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

My mom is a public school teacher and works with third grade students.

A traumatic event doesn't doom us to suffer indefinitely. Instead, we can use it as a springboard to unleash our best qualities and lead happier lives.