I Didn’t Do Well in This Round. I Only Have 948 Score Playing Steem Pong

Life has its small experiences which impart lessons even when we are not expecting. I was recently playing a game online known as Steem Pong and it was more than a mere game. It was entertaining, amusing, frustrating at times but at the end of the day, it provided me with something to ponder on. Only in this round, I was able to obtain 948 points before the game was over. Although this was not the best score I could have achieved, it also caused me to ponder over the importance of persistence, patience and development.

Steem Pong is a extremely simple game, but it is very engaging. The concept is to move the paddle on the lower side of the screen but hit objects by bouncing the ball. Each successful bounce scores you points and you have to keep on playing until you lose all your lives. The further you go the faster it rolls and one error costs you. The more interesting part is that you play with Steem tokens- you literally use 2 Steem to purchase a play token. That small aspect makes you appreciate every single movement since your work is also connected with something concrete.

I was also optimistic and inspired when I began this round. I thought that I am going to break a record and that I might even surprise myself as to how far I will be able to run. I was excited as I watched the ball bounce and my points increase. My hands moved rapidly and my eyes kept track of each movement on screen. But, as with most other games, things do not always work out. The errors accumulated and at one point, I saw the dreaded words: Game Over, Score: 948. I was disappointed for a time. I was expecting a very high mark.

Nevertheless, I understood that such games as Steem Pong are not only about the numbers. The joy is in the process. All the points that I earned were through focus, attention and skill. Although I did not complete it as much as I had planned to, it was a pleasant surprise to me that I could still challenge myself and gain something substantial. I also had to remind myself that it was only one round. Gaming is beautiful because there is always a next time and it is that thought that brought me to keep looking forward with hope.

I also had a special feeling due to the system of purchasing a play with a Steem token. It was not simply playing a game for fun, there was a degree of responsibility. The fact that I spent something of value motivated me to take the game seriously. It reminded me of life itself. When we put time, energy, or money in whatever we are doing, it is inevitable that we intend to make the best out of it. Steem Pong made me realize that there is nothing free in this world and that is precisely the reason why we should appreciate every opportunity that comes along.

The moral of the story that I learned after this experience is quite obvious: any failure is a step towards achieving success. The score of 948 did not add up to much in the minds of other players but it was a stepping stone to me. It helped me to realize my position and provided me with the drive to get better. Life works the same way. We fail to achieve what we want sometimes, and rather than giving up, we need to treat each result as a practice towards a larger one. To lose in Steem Pong is not the end but it is an invitation to achieve it again but with more wisdom.

Another lesson is patience. The game gave me the lesson that the more you hurry, the more you are likely to make a mistake. The less I panicked in playing, the better my movements. This is quite close to real life choices. When we hurry into things without taking time to think we are more likely to hit the crash. However, even the most challenging problems can be approached with grace with patience and calm.

I was excited in spite of my "Game Over" screen. It is the beauty of Steem Pong--it draws you in, it pits you against yourself, and it asks you to improve. I have already learned that the next time I will play, I will come prepared with a clearer mind, more focus and with a blazing passion to score more than my 948. As a matter of fact, the idea of purchasing another token and beginning all over again makes me feel excited. I understand that through practice I will be able to climb higher and I may even set my own record of which I will be proud.

To sum up, my 948 score with Steem Pong could have been better, but it was an experience to write about. It provided me with fun, excitement and even life lessons which I can bring out of the game. It reminded me that a failure in one occasion does not mean the end but it is time to rise again. Being a Nigerian male who likes uncomplicated yet satisfying experiences, I can affirm that Steem Pong was not merely a game, but more of a wakeup call that there is no destination, only the journey. I will be more determined to play next time and I know my score will make a more interesting story.

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