Do you play the Game?

deenagirl28 — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:18:50 GMT

So I can't help but wonder why people do the things they do. If we all have the ability to control our own lives then why don't we? I'm certain there is more than just me that acts a hypocrite when it comes down to wants and needs. We all say that we want something, but when we get it... we change the stipulations. Nothing is ever good enough no matter how good it gets.
     It would almost seem as though some of us prefer things the difficult way although we would proudly argue against it until we are blue in the face. So what is it that keeps us from allowing the finer things in life to come into play? Almost everybody can think back to a particular situation in which they would like to change one decision that they have made. So the choice that you didn't make... was it an option at the time?  Did you ultimately convince yourself that you made the best decision possible or better yet... did you convince yourself that the decision was out of your hands?
     Consider for a moment that every decision you make is a game. Take for instance the Star Wars game currently being advertised on the "Biggie Sized" beverages at Burger King. You know... the one where you pull the tab and reveal two metallic Darth Vader masks. Immediately your faced with a decision. You can only scratch ONE. So... how do you choose which one to scratch if you cannot see the outcome? Well... one can never tell until the decision is made, so you scratch a mask. At this point... one of three things is likely to happen. 1.) Your first choice is a "winner". Your prize may be small or it may be large, but no matter how you look at it, your a winner and you can redeem your prize. 2.) Your first choice could be a "loser". Thats that... you might as well throw the tab away because there is nothing you can do about it. You could leave it at that, but if your curiosity gets the better of you... you'll likely scratch the other mask revealing your untouchable prize. Ahhh... the old "You can look but you can't touch" theory. 3.) You follow the path of option #1, but not redeem the prise. If your anything like me you'll argue that your never going to turn the damn tab in to redeem your prize anyway because it's not what you wanted. You'll scratch the second mask just for the fun of it...fully knowing that there is no going back. Once the second mask is scratched you've inevitable chose option #2. Damn temptation will get you everytime!!
     So why on earth would anybody take option #3 intentionally? Well... maybe its because we refuse to settle for less. Maybe the decision could have been avoided completely if we would have just been satisfied with the 16 oz. soft drink on the value menu instead of splurging for the "Biggie Size". After all... the game is only played when you upsize right? So the next time you decide to upsize your "order" remember that the price goes up and the decisions get more complicated. Hmmm... I guess somebody was right when they said "less is more".

RE: Do you play the Game?

Sammi BB — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 08:18:02 GMT

Very interesting thought. I have never looked at life this way, and it makes total sense! Thanks!! You've given me something to think about!!

RE: Do you play the Game?

totalchunk — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 22:32:57 GMT

I wouldn't have a biggie size anyway because I am currently working really hard to lose a stone in weight!

Your question is interesting from what I can get from it but it's hard to read and be sure I understand what you mean! There is nothing wrong with taking a punt and trying to get more but life is a little different because there is often far more options or consequences. You cannot prevent what you cannot predict and life loves to deal you a sneaky and underhand blow.

Many people are out of work at the moment (myself included) and if I were to get even just a rubbish job, I would be thrilled to just be earning more than the meagre amount I currently live on. Once you're on to the next step, your desires and needs change because you're now in a position to be choosey and so on up the ladder. You'd be silly not to make the best of a situation you find yourself in but sometimes when life has given you lemons, you don't have the sugar to make lemonade! Just a thought but happy to discuss it further.

RE: Do you play the Game?

matt — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 21:18:22 GMT

people dont relize what they got until it happens or is gone. the question is once its gone and the opprotunity could still take it do you swallow your pride and relize the dession you made was wrong and fix it if possible? or stand by and be stubborn?