What Fiction Teaches Us About Life

We all love fiction. Whether it's TV shows, books, movies, or all of the above, most of us belong to at least one fandom. Some people just watch (or read) for fun, while others are diehard fans. But whatever you are, if you pay attention, you can learn all sorts of things from fictional characters.

1. Be friendly

Especially, make friends with people who seem alone. Often, those people who seem to be outcasts are actually the main character, and even if they don't seem to have much to offer, friendship is amazing. It's always good to know someone will have your back. 

2. Fight for what you believe in

How does the protagonist of a story become the protagonist? By standing up for something they believe in. Even if the story starts off with a simple adventure or accident, the hero inevitably has to prove his/her worth. 

3. Don't give up

Have you ever noticed how it's right at the darkest hour, when everything seems to be going wrong, that things finally start going right? If you never persevere, you'll be defeated at the climax, instead of getting to the happy ending. 

4. It's never too late

As any fictional work will show you, it's never too late. Better late than never you tell someone you love them, stand up for what you believe in, save somebody, change the world, anything. The sooner the better, but just because it's been a long time doesn't mean you can't try it. 

5. Believe in yourself

You've seen it a billion times. The ordinary guy thinks he's nothing, and then he discovers he's a wizard, or the dwarves' new thief, or an owner of a dragon (the good kind), or... the list goes on. A wise person once said "Some people are born great, some become great, and some have greatness thrust upon them." So even if your life seems totally mundane now, remember, you just might be a hero in the making.