The document compares journalism to the video game Mario Kart, noting that both involve facing unexpected obstacles, conquering challenges through perseverance, feeling powerful at times and vulnerable at others, needing boosts to reach goals, and learning from failures. The key is having support from others who will help shield you from harm along the way.

1. Journalismsometimes is just another family-
friendly game of Mario Kart

2. Sometimes you go into your
day unknowing what you’re
going to get.
theitemblock

3. Sometimes you slip and fall
on obstacles in your way,
but it’s how you conquer
those obstacles that shows
true character.
thebanana

4. Sometimes you feel
absolutely invincible and
can do anything.
thestar

5. Sometimes situations make
you feel small, but it’s the
belief that you will grow
again where your future is
truly bright.
thelightningbolt

6. Sometimes you get that
boost that is needed to get
to the finish line.
thegoldenmushroom

7. Sometimes you try and it
blows up in your face, but
it’s in failing we truly learn
the most.
thebomb

8. In the end, nothing else
matters except for those
you’ll always take a red
shell for.
theredshell