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“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 as it takes. To get up after failure and try again.” quote by Jane McGonigal
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“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 as it takes. To get up after failure and try again.”

Jane McGonigal

About This Quote

Source Book: Reality Is Broken, Jane McGonigal, 2011

Playing video games can bring out our most cooperative, persistent, and resilient traits, encouraging us to help others and keep trying after setbacks.

In simple terms: Games reveal our best collaborative and resilient selves.

Key Takeaway

Use gaming mindset to tackle real challenges.

Themes

collaboration resilience helpfulness perseverance

Mood

inspired optimistic

Type

motivational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • team projects
  • learning new skills
  • overcoming obstacles
  • community building

Key Concepts

gamification psychology motivation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you apply game strategies to real life?
  • What habits from gaming help you persist?
A Different Perspective

Not all games foster positive behavior; toxic cultures can emerge.

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