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What does it mean?
The speaker found the game of hacky sack confusing and frustrating, leading to anger and ending the activity by kicking it away.
In plain terms
I didn’t understand the game so I got mad and threw it in the water.
What can you take from it?
Frustration with rules can ruin enjoyment of a game.

Where it applies

  • playing games
  • learning new activities
  • dealing with frustration

Putting it to work

  • acknowledge confusion early
  • take a break

Questions to consider

  • What made you want to play?
  • Did you ever learn the rules?

Another view

It oversimplifies the social aspect of playing games with others.

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