Introduction: The ordinary world

1: The call to adventure. Leaving the Shire ; The cautionary tale of the underpants gnomes ; Ready Player One

2: The hero's journey. Rescue your alter ego from doubts and disbeliefs ; Resist temptations and convenient excuses ; Beware dark forces, hidden foes, and haters ; Embrace gamification to unlock happiness

3: Crossing the threshold : design your game. World building 101 : create the rules for your game of life ; Character select : determine your "level 50" achievement status ; Quest select : choose your own adventure ; Steve's epic quest : learn from my example

4: Leveling up : advance in the game of life. Define your level structure ; Conquer boss battles and find treasure chests ; Persevere in the face of obstacles and ordeals: ; Become an unstoppable force of awesome ; Choose multiplayer mode and build a legendary team

5: Mastering ordeals : activate Beast Mode. Prepare your mind to handle fear like Bruce Wayne ; Train your body for anything like Jason Bourne ; Nurture your adventurous spirit like Indiana Jones ; Make sacrifices that empower your cause like Katniss Everdeen

6: The road back : continue? or game over?. Celebrate the rewards of your journey as they're achieved ; Share what you've discovered and learned ; Continue playing for the love of the game

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