Flappy Burgee - More Than Just a Silly Game
Flappy Burgee
The inspiration for this idea comes from competitive sailing, where scoring systems reward consistency over time. College regattas and Olympic events don’t crown champions based on one race—they recognize those who place well, repeatedly. Flappy Burgee translates this into a life lesson: a single “win” might feel satisfying, but true success is cumulative. By balancing intentional effort with thoughtful reflection, you don’t just compete—you're a winner!
Understanding Leading and Lagging Indicators
In Flappy Burgee, leading indicators are the proactive choices you make—pressing the “Leading” button to take initiative and move upward. Lagging indicators, on the other hand, represent past outcomes or results—your position relative to others. Balancing both creates a “gravity boost” that allows you to rise higher, faster.
- Business: Leading: Number of new sales calls per day. Lagging: Quarterly earnings reports.
- Personal Fitness: Leading: Hours spent exercising each week. Lagging: Weight loss results after a month.
- Relationships: Leading: Daily meaningful conversations. Lagging: Overall relationship satisfaction.
The Inspiration: Scoring Systems in Sailing
College Sailing Scoring
In sailing competitions, scores are cumulative: the lower the score, the better the placement. Each race contributes to overall rankings, emphasizing consistency over short-term wins. This mirrors life: Leading indicators (daily efforts like planning or training) drive success, while lagging indicators (like results or earnings) reveal cumulative progress.
Similarly, Olympic sailing uses aggregate scoring to reward consistency. This inspired Flappy Burgee: balancing leading inputs with reflective lagging analysis. Success isn’t achieved through one win but through consistent, intentional effort.
World Sailing - Paris Olympics Scoring
Gameplay Indicators in Action
Leading: Encouraging senior members to teach others.
Encouraging senior members to teach others is a leading indicator. These proactive steps create opportunities for growth and ensure progress over time, fostering sustainable success.
Comparing yourself to others is a lagging indicator. Early on, it induces insecurity and shame, halting progress. However, once progress is made, this reflection becomes valuable, providing insight into performance and areas for improvement.
Lagging: Comparing self to others.
Meet the Players
The characters in Flappy Burgee reflect different approaches to success, each with its strengths and flaws:
Red: Relentless and ruthless. Red thrives on bold, consistent actions but risks burnout without reflection on how far he's come or a vision for the future.
Green: Steady and dependable. Green progresses through consistent actions but lacks breakthrough moments.
Magenta: Competitive but inconsistent. Magenta’s fixation on results leads to short-term success but instability.
Yellow: Stuck in inaction. Yellow avoids bold steps, highlighting that doing nothing guarantees failure.
Blue (The Player): You are a unique and wonderful butterfly. You have free will and the ability to balance bold leading actions with reflection to achieve epic progress!
Why This Matters
Whether in business, sports, or life, sustainable success requires both leading and lagging actions. Like balancing the controls in Flappy Burgee, taking initiative and analyzing progress keep you moving forward.
Ready to Rise Above the Competition? Play Flappy Burgee today and discover how balancing bold actions and smart reflection can help you succeed in any endeavor.