I knew a reason existed for my liking of muchrooms and my desire to manhandle princesses.

Life Lesson #1: Face your fears
It was this simple: if you faced the ghosts in the castle, they stopped dead in their tracks. If you turned the other way and/or bolted, they chased you.

Life Lesson #2: Feelings of invincibility are fleeting (and nothing can save you if you fall off a cliff)
Acquiring a star was like some sort of cocaine-bender in Mushroom World. The music would speed up and anything seemed possible as you steam-rolled your enemies. Unfortunately, the high was only temporary – and it was all-too easy to get carried away in a flashing frenzy and somersault off a cliff.

Life Lesson #3: We are at a disadvantage when out of our natural environment
Nothing looks quite so pathetic and awkward as a mustachioed plumber hopping around a castle in a frog suit.

A couple more lessons on the website.

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