Every game has levels.
Each level is harder than the last, but also more rewarding.
Life follows the same pattern.
Childhood, youth, adulthood, old age—these are life's stages, the levels we must pass through.
Each comes with its own quests, challenges, and rewards.
Childhood – The Tutorial
This is where you first learn the rules.
You depend on others, copy their moves, and discover how the world works.
Mistakes are common, but the stakes are low.
Childhood is where your foundation is built.
Youth – The Early Levels
You begin to explore on your own.
Choices start to matter more.
Friends, education, and habits are formed.
This is the time when you gather skills and items that will prepare you for harder battles.
Adulthood – The Main Game
Responsibilities multiply.
The quests are longer, the enemies tougher, and the victories harder to win.
But this is also where you gain the most experience points.
Career, family, purpose—this is the stage where your character grows the fastest.
Old Age – The Final Levels
By this time, your skills are tested less by strength and more by wisdom.
You look back at the game you have played and pass on your knowledge to the younger players.
The goal is not to beat every enemy, but to finish with peace and meaning.
Progression is not about rushing to the next level.
It is about fully learning from the stage you are in.
Some players wish to skip ahead, chasing the rewards of adulthood before finishing their youth.
Others cling to earlier levels, afraid to face the next stage.
But the game moves forward whether you are ready or not.
The truth is this:
Every level has something important to teach.
If you ignore the lessons, you may struggle later.
But if you learn them well, you'll be prepared for whatever comes next.