There are many games we can play in life - some that elements of society have dictated to us, and some we might come up with for ourselves.

For example, we might believe that other people’s opinions are the source of our value. That results in a very difficult game to win. Even if we look cool in others’ eyes, our sense of self-worth is still tied to their whims. It can be taken away as quickly as it was given.

But then, maybe we don’t need to play a game in order to win. If we choose the right beliefs, it’s possible that we can win in almost every moment. For example, if we decide that we are inherently valuable, and so are all the people we interact with, we find success every time we express that through our thoughts or actions.

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