Oliver Emberton

We’re forever being sold a lie on how to prosper in life: discover what you’re best at, work hard at it, swim in an ocean of riches and happiness.

Imagine if life were a marathon. There’s a start, a finish, and the faster you run, the further you go: The secret to winning a marathon is to knuckle down and keep going.

Isn’t it annoying that everyone in the world hasn’t fallen in love with you yet? Let’s fix that. You judge yourself by your intentions Inside your head, you know exactly what you’re trying to do, at all times.

I’m going to share a game with you. This game will reveal incredible things about whoever plays it; surprise, shock and delight complete strangers, and has kickstarted more friendships than I know how to count.

Real life is the game that – literally – everyone is playing. But it can be tough. This is your guide. Basics You might not realise, but real life is a game ofstrategy.