The Boy Who Sold His Clash of Clans Account

For the past four years, I've been playing COC, but not on a continuous basis. There are times I don't play, especially when I'm too busy with work. There are also times when I play it for a couple of hours during rest days. My town hall is already level 11 and I'm so proud of it, even though I heard others with higher levels of their town halls.

I have a neighbor here who has been playing the game almost everyday. Before going to school, I often see him outside their house sitting on the front stairs, playing it to kill time. And when he comes back after school, he'll just be inside their house playing all night long.

He's not like other kids who would play with each other. He'd rather stay at home and attack every village that he can.

I asked myself, isn't it bad for your health playing majority of your time? Will his eyes be affected when he grows up? Why are kids or the new generation so good in online games?

Weeks passed and I saw him again. I noticed that he is using a new phone already, but when I came and ask him about his progress in playing COC, he said he's starting all over again. Kinda shocked, I asked him why.

He told me he sold his account to one of his classmates who was willing to buy it for a hefty price. And at the same time, he also sold his phone to an online buyer thru a social media platform. And from the money that he got from selling, he bought a new phone. One that is more premium than we he had.

Though I see sadness in his eyes while explaining everything to me, I also feel that he somehow proud of the new device that bought. He told me, sooner or later, he'll be able to reach again the same level he has in COC. What matters most is that he has a new phone, more powerful and makes him play other games.

We all really have ways to fulfill our dreams. Whether it'd be good or bad, as long as we reach our goal, we will feel fulfillment and contentment.