What I Learned from the Game of Snakes and Ladders
Navigating Through Life
Known for its unpredictability, the game of snake and ladders often imitates our daily lives, just a single role of dice can ascend a person to unimaginable heights only to find themselves bitten by the worst imaginable snake.
The feeling of hitting that jackpot makes us unable to sense that cobra hiding in the bushes just to send us down the ladder that we just climbed.
1. Don’t Panic
The game: The game explains life’s unpredictable nature where you ascend the ladder and then descend rapidly thanks to the snake that bit you.
The Lesson: Panicking in the times of a snake bite can make the matter even worse, take a second to analyze everything and determine the best course of action you can take to stop from descending further.
2. Stay Persistent
The game: Moving through the board requires patience, consistent efforts and persistence.
The Lesson: Pushing through with patience and consistency is necessary in order to achieve success, every move contributes to the success no matter how small it is.
3. Accountability
The game: The strategic decision you make while playing will determine wither you ascend the ladder or get bitten by the snake.
The lesson: The only one who can be held accountable for your actions is you, the actions you take today will directly affect your tomorrow.
4. Celebrate Small Wins
The game: The chance to climb the ladder brings us joy emphasizing the importance victories.
The lesson: Even though the victory might be small it still fills us with motivation and pushes us forward towards our destination.
Snake and Ladders may appear simple, yet it mirrors life’s complexity. Its gameplay echoes the ebb and flow of our experiences — teaching us resilience, the value of patience, the impact of choices, and the necessity of celebrating every step forward, irrespective of its size.
