I Am Getting Better Day by Day: I Got 1283 Playing Steem Pong Today
I have just played Steem Pong on Steem Retro Games, and I must be candid that it was a very enjoyable and thrilling experience. The game might seem easy, but has the ability of drawing you into it once you begin playing. It is a game that makes your mind concentrate, patience, and fast response, and within no time I became fully addicted. The score was 1283 today and though I lost at the end, I was proud of it as I realized that I am becoming better every time I play.
Steem Pong is like the traditional pong game, in which one needs to control a paddle at the bottom of the screen to move the ball back and forth to avoid its descent. The greater the number of hits you make successfully with the ball, the higher the points. The good thing is though, the higher the score the faster the ball travels and the more difficult it is to control. And it is a challenge to hand-eye coordination and concentration. I was in utter concentration and attempted not to overlook a single action. With every successful hit, I raised my confidence a notch higher and each bounce was another minor achievement.
I used my Steem wallet to purchase a token before the game. I also paid 2 Steem tokens and I entered my Active Key to complete the transaction. This was so much better than spending Steem on something boring and not very interactive. The token purchase and a new game were a feeling of belonging as I was considered to be a part of the growing gaming community on the Steem blockchain. It is incredible that technology and the blockchain is transforming the way people play games and it is now possible to bridge the gap between gaming and cryptocurrency in such a seamless manner.
By the time the game was over and the message appeared on screen saying Game Over Score 1283, I was smiling. That score meant progress. It was a reminder that despite my failure in numerous occasions in the past, I had been steadily improving. My score was significantly lower during the last time I was playing, but this time I scored above 1000 points. It was an indication that practice pays. It taught me that, in gaming, same in life, persistence and consistency is a key to success.
I also love how Steem Pong makes a person learn how to be patient and focused. You have to ensure that your focus remains on the ball in the game and any slight distraction may cause you to lose the game. I was taught that to make sure that you will get great results at anything be it in games, business or personal goals, one has to remain focused regardless of the situation that passes in the surroundings. Another important lesson that I learned is that little things make a big difference. During the first sessions, I was not able to endure the game, however, now I am able to play several minutes and achieve greater scores. It is a matter of learning through all the errors and improving the next time.
The other lesson in life that I learned at the game is that one should not easily give up. I even lost a time because I missed the ball and I immediately lost it, but I did not resign and I just pressed Play once again. That’s exactly how life works. Everyone experiences failures in their lives, the actual thing is to get up and move on. Each time I replayed the game, I was stronger in my intentions to win more than the last time.
This is an entertaining and educative experience as a Nigerian guy who enjoys discovering digital innovations. It is no mere game it is a lesson in perseverance, timing and bettering. It is even more interesting with the Steem ecosystem because each token, score, and move will be meaningful. I think that Steem Pong is not only a fun activity, but also a kind of reminder, that being consistent will always result in improvement.
I am already anticipating the next playing. I want to make 2000 points the next time. I would like to challenge myself, enjoy, and continue to learn in the process. Every game provides me with some new motivation to play better, not just in the world of games but in my life in general.
Having said that, I can proudly say that today it was not only the game that was based on the score of 1283 points. It concerned all about progress, patience and passion. Steem Pong is not a very difficult game, yet it has a lot of profound lessons that I will continue to use in my daily life. And who knows? Perhaps in the future, I will have scored even higher point- and feel the gorgeous experience of development again.