What Games Teach Us

Why gaming isn’t just play—it’s preparation for life.

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The Four Greatest Lessons I’ve Learned From Games

Games have always been more than just entertainment. At their core, they are learning engines—interactive systems that challenge us to make decisions, adapt strategies, and grow through experience. Whether you’re trying to outmaneuver an opponent, optimize a resource engine, or build a team that works together under pressure, games mirror real-world challenges in a way that’s designed to be fun.

Over the years, I’ve come to see games as some of the best teachers out there—which might explain why some of the best teachers use games as tools for learning. Games offer structure, immediate feedback, and the freedom to experim…