Acharya Prashant explains that people find sports appealing not because of the game itself, but because it offers a temporary escape from the burdens and pressures of daily life. In regular life, individuals often carry goals imposed by others as heavy burdens, whereas in sports, they feel free from such external expectations. He points out that the world is often confusing and unjust, where one can be blamed without understanding the fault. In contrast, sports provide clear rules and immediate, logical consequences, making the environment feel fair and transparent. This sense of autonomy and the direct link between effort and reward in sports provide a relief that the complex, often manipulative world does not offer.
