game of life strategy

This game of life, you know, it’s not just about making a lot of money, no no no. It’s about figuring out what you really want.

What’s your game of life strategy?

You see, some folks, they just go through life, like a leaf in the wind, not knowing where they’re going. But not me, I got a plan. A game of life strategy, I call it.

First thing, you gotta know what you’re aiming for. Is it money? Is it a big house? Or maybe it’s just having a bunch of kids and grandkids around. Whatever it is, you gotta know.

• Find what you really want.
• Don’t just follow what other people tell you.
• Think about what makes you happy.

Then, you gotta make choices. Every day, you’re making choices. Little ones, big ones. Do you take that job? Do you marry that person? Do you buy that house? Every choice, it’s like a turn in the game.

Making choices in the game of life

Now, some choices, they seem good at first, but then they turn out to be bad. Like that time I bought that old cow, thinking it would give lots of milk. Turns out, it was older than me and didn’t give a drop!

But other choices, they’re good ones. Like marrying my husband, bless his soul. We didn’t have much, but we had each other. And that’s what matters, you know? Having people you love around you.

Some people, they want to be a doctor, or a lawyer, making all that money. That’s fine, if that’s what makes them happy. Doctor gets the most, $130,000, I heard. Lawyer, not bad either, $120,000. But money ain’t everything, you remember that.

Money isn’t everything in this game

You can have all the money in the world, but if you’re not happy, what’s the point? It’s like winning the game, but losing at life. You get me?

• Money is good, but not the only thing.
• Being happy is more important than being rich.
• Don’t chase money if it makes you miserable.

So, in this game of life, don’t be afraid to be different. Don’t be afraid to take chances. Sometimes, you gotta take a risk, like when I decided to plant that field of sunflowers, even though everyone said it wouldn’t work. Well, it did work, and it was the prettiest thing you ever saw.

Taking risks and being yourself

Sometimes, things happen that you don’t expect. Good things, bad things. Like when the storm came and took half our roof. That wasn’t part of the plan. But you know what? We got through it. We helped each other, and we rebuilt. That’s what life’s about, helping each other.

• Don’t be afraid to try new things.
• Sometimes things go wrong, but that’s okay.
• Help others, and they will help you.

And in this game, there are neighbors. People around you. Some are good, some are not so good. You gotta be careful who you trust. Some people will try to take advantage of you, like that sneaky fox that kept stealing my chickens. But most people are good, just trying to make their way, just like you.

Don’t be afraid of changes

In this game, there will be changes. Your cells, you know, they change too. Fewer than two live neighbors, they die. Two or three, they live on. More than three, they die too. Just like people. We need each other, but not too many all at once.

This game of life, you know it is about you. You are in control. Don’t forget that. It is about owning yourself. Make the game your own.

• Be yourself, not what others want you to be.
• Don’t be afraid to be different.
• Life is full of surprises, be ready for them.

So, that’s my game of life strategy. It’s not perfect, but it’s mine. And it’s worked for me, for the most part. I’m still here, ain’t I? Still kicking, still playing the game. And I’m gonna keep playing, until the good Lord calls me home. So you go on now, find your own strategy, and play the game the best you can. And don’t forget to enjoy it, it’s the only one you got.