HBO hit series, Game of Thrones, came to an end in June 2019 (already 3 months ago) and a lot of fans of the show did not like the ending. In fact, over 2 million record number of people signed a petition to have the finale re-written and re-produced.
Since that's not likely to ever happen, it just shows how much people are invested in the show. And since that's the finale we get, it's good to adapt some life lessons as we reflect on the epic show:
1. Do not let your background put your back to the ground.
Jon Snow was presented as a bastard from the beginning of the series and he believed so all his life, until the reality hit him hard in the face, turning his life 360 degrees. From being a bastard, he became the Lord Commander and the Warden of the North.
Danerys Targaryen had her inheritance stolen from her (family), was married out of her will to a foreign warrior but she decided to chase that elusive inheritance. Her entire experience was an interesting one as she accomplished over and beyond what was expected of her.
Lord Varys was an orphan with no means or caretaker, castrated via withcraft from childhood and left to die literally on the ground. He brushed himself up and decided against all overwhelming odds to make something of his life. He went on to work with powerful people across the world with substantial influence.
Littlefinger (Lord Petyr Bellish) was from a poor family and was despised because of his size during his childhood. He allowed all this to motivate him to hustle and scheme his way to the top to prove others wrong and himself right.
One thing is important here: they were able to have interesting journeys because they took advantage of opportunities. They all made lemonades out of the lemon life threw at them.
2. Stay true to yourself.
Tyrion Lannister was a dwarf and despised by friends and family. He went from being a drunkard to being an effective manager and person of influence as he continued to stay true to himself.
Samwell Tarly was from an important house in a great region but had always wanted to be a Maester. He abandoned his heritage and even though he almost lost his life many times (due to the consistent dangers he had to face), he ended up as the Grand Maester for the King.
Arya Stark never liked to be pretty and looking all girly. She wanted to be like her brothers and father - fighting. With the help of her father, she was set on that track that turned out to be very useful for her family and for an entire nation.
3. Children need to be raised as adults
Tywin Lannister raised his children as adults even though he sometimes treats them as children in their old age. He allowed them take responsiblilities that will further the agenda of the family.
Ned Stark trained his children as adults and that's why Robb (his eldest son) was able to take responsibility for the family and go to war immediately his father was captured. That's why Jon Snow (his bastard) continues to take responsibility over and beyond that made his worthy to be the Lord Commander of the Night's Watch.
Cersei did not raise her children well and that's why most of them ended up terribly (Her eldest son, Joffrey died of poison due to his viciousness while her last born son, Tommen died of suicide due to his gullibility).
In summary, the lessons reflect how taking responsibility and being diligent shapes one's destiny.
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