Now I bet my bottom dollar, as that saying goes, that when some people read the title of this particular article "The World's Most Dangerous Game" they'll immediately start to speculate about what particular game I'm referring to. Many may immediately say that it's American football as it leaves a whole lot of players with serious injuries which they have to contend with for the rest of their life. No, no, others will protest, it's got to be car racing as people are killed in car racing again and again.
No it's boxing still others will protest, just look at what it did to Muhammad Ali. Those who watch ice hockey on TV may indeed come to the conclusion that it's the world's most dangerous game, as so many people get seriously hurt playing this game, and I guess that we could go on and on speculating about the subject for hours, maybe days. However, as I have limited time here to explain my point, let me state what I believe the world's most dangerous game to be.
It's what I call the "if only game". Now I'm quite sure, that many will immediately know exactly what I'm writing about, whereas others may say, could you explain what you mean by that expression D. Paul, the if only game? Sure, I'd be delighted to.
Far too many people from my observations over the years are continually saying to themselves and others something like this. You know, if only I'd gone to college and obtained a degree, I'd be much further ahead today; or if only I'd pursued sports, I could have perhaps got a scholarship and then been able to go to college; or if only I had married that girl I was in love with in my early 20s, I'd be much happier today than I am right now, etc ... etc.
My friend, the if only game is a game which no one can win, believe me, it's really the world's most dangerous game which far too many continue to play day in and day out with disastrous effects.
My friend, as I have tried to impress on you in these articles over the years, no one but no one, not even God can change the past, and anyone who thinks they can is indeed playing with fire, playing the world's most dangerous game. Yesterday is gone forever. The past is quite definitely over.
So, let's all vow to move on with our life and stop thinking about what could have been, if only we had done something different. Let's all stop playing the losing game and instead go out and make today a fantastic, successful, and indeed most enjoyable day. If we keep doing this consistently, day in and day out, we'll end up with a terrific life. Yes we will!
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