The Unexpected Life Lessons I Learned from Playing Tetris



Tetris. Yes, that classic game with the falling blocks and the catchy (if slightly repetitive) music.

Now, I know what you’re thinking. Tetris? Life lessons? Seriously? But hear me out. You see, what started as a way to procrastinate on homework in college turned into a surprisingly insightful journey. Tetris, in all its pixelated glory, became a metaphor for life itself. Don’t believe me?

Tetris Taught Me Patience

My first foray into the world of Tetris was, to put it mildly, a disaster. Blocks piled up faster than dirty laundry, my fingers fumbled over the arrow keys, and the dreaded “Game Over” screen became a far too familiar sight.