Lost in isolation and loneliness, I discovered the world of Gundam. From the model kits, video games, and anime, I found that the characters’ struggles often mirrored my own mental health problems. But Gundam inspired hope. In the words of Banagher and Gundam quotes, I found motivation. And in Gundam Unicorn Anime, I finally discovered the true power of possibility.

Why do you give up on your dreams? We get an exciting idea but find excuses instead of pursuing it. Why do you turn your back on your passions, and what happens if you give up on your dreams for good? Using Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey, this Refusal of the Call is an important step in our journey to a life of adventure, as we face our fears, and become the heroes that we are meant to be.

How is it that time seems to last forever when you’re a kid but races by as we get older? Controlling time is a common theme from sci-fi to fantasy. So many of us want to know how to slow down time. But while we can’t stop the clock, we can change our perception of time. Here are 7 science-backed tips on how to make time go slower and help you spend more time enjoying your life.

From superheroes to fantasy heroes, we are inspired to become something more. But how to be a hero in real life, and what makes someone a hero? The truth is that without gaining magical abilities or finding superpowers, the path to heroism may be easier than you think. We all have the ability to become our best selves and embrace our inner hero.

Who is your favorite hero? From movies, to books, to gaming, we are surrounded by heroic figures in our lives. What is a modern hero? These figures that motivate, encourage and inspire us. Each of us has one that stands above the rest as our personal favorite. What do your heroes say about you?

Have you ever enjoyed huge RPGs like Skyrim, Fallout 4, or The Witcher 3 with numerous side quests? Side quests can be a great addition but they can also distract from the main story. What about in real life? The side quests in life often distract from our real-life main quest too. How can you find a balance between working on your dreams and completing those real-life side quests?

We have big ideas and dreams. We imagine how much better our lives will be. But for all our daydreaming, many of us never get started. What are the reasons we don’t follow our dreams? We need to understand what’s behind the excuses we tell ourselves. It takes courage to follow your dreams and we must face some difficult truths. But knowing how to overcome fear and pursue your dreams, you can finally live the life you imagine.

“Life is a game.” Gamification is a powerful tool to motivate us by making tasks more fun and enjoyable. Companies have used it for over 100 years to encourage us to buy their products and schools have found great success gamifying education. But what is the science behind gamification and how does it work?

We strive towards big dreams and exciting ideas. But sometimes, it feels that we aren’t getting any closer to our goals. Each step is met with someone telling us our victory is in another castle. How do we find the motivation to keep going despite the frustration? Here are some of the best ways to keep you in the game and ready to level up.

We spend our lives wishing for adventure. But those wishes are in sharp contrast to our everyday lives of routine and often full of mundane tasks. But what if real-life adventures are possible and available to you right now? What's your ideal life of adventure and what's holding you back?

Superman and Captain America – powerful symbols that represent the same ideals. Two characters with such different origins and abilities that, at their core, represent divinity and the humanity. And inspire us to be heroes ourselves.

Our day-to-day can feel like a never-ending list of chores where it’s a struggle to be motivated and productive. But tying those boring tasks to a role-playing game can make it a lot more enjoyable. Here are 10 of the best RPG gamification apps for adding some adventure to your tasks.

How to stop procrastinating and get things done? We’ve all been there. A big project and the deadlines are looming, but we’re dragging our feet. We know we need to get to work but the struggle to get motivated and started feels like trying to walk through quicksand. Here are 10 ways to overcome procrastination to help you get unstuck and back on track.

“Dare to be different”. It’s a nice quote but what is the actual dare to be different meaning? It's hard to accept our true selves instead of being what is expected of us. We avoid it to stay “safe.” But playing Dungeons and Dragons taught me about being self-confident and accepting yourself. The true commonality is celebrating we’re all different and being happy when we dare to be ourselves.

Every day, we face a crossroads of how we will spend our future and if we will follow our dreams. But how to know you are on the right path? It isn’t always easy. Here is an analogy of the journey and choosing the right path. What are the signs of being on the wrong path? And how to choose the right path in life and follow our dreams?

Once the best, max-level gamers were once low-level newbies themselves. The making of greatness starts in humble beginnings. When searching for authenticity and meaning, look to your beginnings. Start finding your purpose by looking at your past. Here are some questions to search those childhood memories, so that you can work on remembering who you are by remembering who you used to be.