Every game begins with rules.
They may not always be fair, but they are unchanging.
In life, these rules are not written on paper, yet they shape every step we take.
Rule 1: Time is Limited
You cannot pause, rewind, or restart.
Every second is spent, whether you use it or waste it.
The wisest players treat time as their most valuable resource.
Rule 2: Choices Have Consequences
Every decision moves you forward—or backward.
Some choices bring growth, others bring regret.
But no matter the outcome, every choice teaches you something.
Rule 3: Effort Creates Progress
Luck exists, but it is never enough.
Skills, knowledge, and habits are your true power-ups.
If you train, you grow.
If you stop, you weaken.
Rule 4: No One Plays Alone
Other players are part of your journey.
Friends, rivals, mentors, and even strangers affect your path.
Some will help, others will test you.
How you treat them shapes the alliances you build.
Rule 5: The Game Always Ends
No one plays forever.
Life is finite, and that is what makes it meaningful.
The end is certain, but how you play before then is what defines your legacy.
You may not like every rule, but ignoring them won't change the game.
The only way forward is to understand them, accept them, and use them to your advantage.
The players who master the rules do not just survive the game—they create their own way of playing.
And that is where the true fun begins.