I thought yesterday’s post was actually going to discuss the title and breaking down walls.
Instead I went on a problem-solving description.
Video games can be a distraction. A major one. One that gets in the way of social growth and maturity.
They can also open doors between people.
My business partner and I met as roommates. He had a video game system, which he graciously allowed the rest of us to use.
I played a decent amount, and sometimes we’d play together. Over time we’d talk about things going on in our lives while playing.
For us, the playing was the distraction from the potential embarrassment we might have from exhibiting the level of vulnerability we did.
We ended up rooming together for about 4 years and going into business together a few years after that.
None of that would have happened without video games.
And the process might be slower than a simple conversation face to face, but often times it might be the only way in.
Test it out.