來吧！闖關升等的電玩人生 Let’s Play: Leveling Up Our RPG Life｜張修修 | Shosho Chang | TEDxTaipei

Quick Overview

The speaker, Shosho Chang, concludes that life is a challenging RPG where continuous self-improvement, like leveling up skills through experiences such as cycling around Taiwan and studying, is essential, especially when facing unexpected setbacks like the COVID-19 pandemic, ultimately aiming for a fulfilling life where he can be present with his family.

Key Points: The speaker, Shosho Chang, an 'Self-Taught YouTuber,' compares life to a challenging RPG where one must continually seek self-improvement. Early 'quests' included playing video games like Final Fantasy V and Chrono Trigger, which developed his imagination and desire for adventure. His major life achievement was cycling around Taiwan, earning him the 'Island Singing King' achievement, raising his skill levels in guitar (LV6 to 8), singing (LV4 to 6), shamelessness (LV2 to 7), and worldview (LV0 to 1). He also undertook an English learning quest: traveling solo for two months to places where not speaking English meant danger, resulting in English LV0 to 10, shamelessness LV7 to 15, and worldview LV1 to 10. After returning to Taiwan, he failed at entrepreneurship (starting a mobile app and a coffee shop) despite applying his travel-gained skills. The COVID-19 pandemic was a major setback, causing his physical and mental stats (like fitness and intelligence) to drop, leading him to realize life's game is not that simple. His ultimate goal is to have a 'Game Over' screen showing him happily watching his daughter grow up with his wife, which requires him to continue pursuing growth, evidenced by his recent pursuit of ACSM Certified Personal Trainer and NSCA CSCS certifications.

Context: The speaker, Shosho Chang (張修修), a self-taught YouTuber, presents his life journey using the metaphor of a Role-Playing Game (RPG) where achievements are gained through self-imposed challenges. He recounts early influences from video games like Final Fantasy V, major physical challenges like cycling across continents, and professional pursuits like earning fitness certifications, contrasting these with personal failures and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on his goals.