I think the adversity the game throws at players is very valuable to real life too. The amazing part about games is they can teach you things without you expressly thinking on it. You just find a way to cope, think ahead, or learn from unexpected situations or failures. It becomes a way of thinking that translates to other aspects of life outside of the game.

Sometimes there is nothing to do but confront a boss, sometimes you can make no mistake and still lose because something flew out of nowhere or is just beyond your skill. And you know what? Maybe it's just time to ask a friend, or even a stranger who has dealt with it before or just knows far more, and thats okay. Not everything can be done solo, especially when its a first time