Like the board game we played as children, Life has many twists and turns, can go remarkably fast, and sometimes spins out of control.We play the cards we're dealt; we take risks, face adversity, suffer losses and sometimes reap rewards. And, like a board game, real life eventually comes to an end.

How are we meant to play the game? Are there strategies that can help? In this series, we will examine five simple truths that can help us navigate Life, which, after all, is not really a game, but a remarkable and amazing gift. In this series we will look at:

• The Gold Standard for Life
• Six of Life's Most Important Words
• Surviving the Setbacks and Storms
• This Is My Father's World
• Game Over: When It All Goes Back In the Box