A story from The Gauntlet
Cameron: lag in the final round
Cameron was winning a competitive online game — the best game he'd ever played. During the final round, the internet lagged for 10 seconds. When it came back, his team had lost. The whole team is blaming him for 'going AFK.'
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About The Gauntlet
Facing a frustrating challenge and watching the frustration meter rise. Choosing responses that keep it in check: a breath, a break, trying again.
Helpful for: frustration, giving up quickly, outbursts, perfectionism, trouble handling mistakes. More in the glossary
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