What Dodo Fish taught me

First off, this is not about the game per se but about life points that I noticed from the game that can be relatable.

Dodo Fish is an app where you can get SHIB and DFISH while playing the game. It's free to download, free to join and free to play.

I only play this whenever I have time to do so. Thanks to MomentswithMatti for introducing me this game.

Anyway, here are the things I want to share. We are all familiar with these so it's like a reminder to us all.

It's not about the winnings.

It's not about the farthest or the fastest. It's not about the biggest or the deepest as per the game. Sometimes even if I hit the max button to get me to the deepest part of the game, I still don't earn as much reward as compared to when I am on the shallower part. We are so focused on the goal sometimes that we miss the other opportunities lying open on our path which would help us in reaching our goal as well.

Timing is everything.

Slow down. Breathe.

I remember those times when I am late for class or work or for an appointment that I tend to rush. In the process, I commit more mistakes which delay me even more.

Another thing, we wanted to reach our goals right away. We wanted to get things as quickly as possible or that we worked so hard but it seems there is no end.

We end up getting stressed and frustrated. However, remember that there is time for everything.

One goal takes you to other goals.

Life is a test that's why we have to learn from it. We don't always get what we want. Not all at once. We have to work hard for what we want. When we do achieve our goal, let us not be complacent. However, take time to savor the winning moment even though how small a success that is. Learn to appreciate the process and the mistakes and then begin again.

There are many fish in the ocean.

In the game, you are only limited to a certain number of fish to catch. You can increase that as you earn more rewards. More rewards, more fish. The ones marked in glowing gold/yellow yield bigger rewards.

Although there are indeed lots of opportunities out there, we have to choose which one is best for us, which ones matter the most so that it will give us bigger returns with the same effort. In other words, play smart, work smart. Bigger doesn't always mean the best.

Invest in things that help you in the long run.

Learn and acquire more skills. In the game, you are given a free hook where you can catch SHIB and DFISH with it. That will last for three days once you install the game and play. After that free period, you will then have to purchase that hook if you want to earn more SHIB and DFISH. You are given free hooks if you opt not to purchase and that will still help you earn coins which you can then convert to DFISH.

We have to maximize our potentials by willing to be changed and to learn. Change is happening quickly around us. We have to learn to keep up with it if we want to take advantage of those opportunities.

Finally, rewards.

We all know that we have to do the work for us to earn our rewards. If we want something, then we have to be smart, learn the process, be patient and be committed. There will always be roadblocks along the way but don't give up. Keep going. We come here in read every day because we want to be rewarded but we have to post an article and engage. We have to work for it. Those who are sitting now and enjoying the fruits of their labor started from scratch too and they did the work to get to where they are now.

There goes my musings for today. Games are not all that bad. We can learn a thing or two from them too.