The idea of the 'lone gamer' is really not true anymore. Up to 65 percent of gaming now is social, played either online or in the same room with people we know in real life.

Gamers always believe that an epic win is possible and that it's always worth trying and trying now.

When we play a game, we tackle tough challenges with more creativity, more determination, more optimism, and we're more likely to reach out to others for help.

Reality is broken and we need to make it work more like a game.

There is no problem that doesn't have some underlying need for more optimism, stamina, resilience and collaboration. And games are, I believe, the best platform we have for providing that.

When we play games, our brains respond differently to stress and obstacles. We're better able to control our attention and ignore distractions.

I didn't accomplish what I set out to do, but I realized I had set out to do the wrong things

What's really amazing about games is how they change our emotional response to challenges

If you can manage to experience three positive emotions for every one negative emotion … you dramatically improve your health and your ability to successfully tackle any problem you're facing.

My goal for the next decade is to try to make it as easy to save the world in real life as it is to save the world in online games.

Compared with games, reality is disconnected.

Kindle the flame of fire in your spirit.

Not to decide is to decide.

Laugh loudly, laugh often, and most important, laugh at yourself.

My body is the rock and roll temple and my flesh, blood and body fluids are a communion to the people whether they like it or not

Working is a big part of me and my life and I wasn't happy to stay at home - I'm a workaholic.

Modern man is too impatient and wants to master the art of meditation immediately.

Every civilization sees itself as the center of the world and writes its history as the central drama of human history.

Guys don't seem to think this, but the stuff that girls talk about is more raunchy than what guys talk about in a football lockeroom.

At least when you're acting you can be someone. In front of the camera you have to be yourself. And who am I?