Challenges of Pursuing Full-Time Game Design

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This chapter discusses the speaker's desire to pursue full-time game design and the frustrations that come with trying to make a living in a market with many competitors. They also mention meeting one of their mentors online and the positive experiences that has brought. The speaker then shares their frustration about not having enough energy to work on their projects and uncertainty about how much time they have.

How can we navigate creative projects when faced with major challenges, resistance, and fear of failure?

In this bonus episode, Leo is joined by Fearless Living Academy member Craig Maloney for an inspiring conversation on how to overcome obstacles in creative endeavors, and the importance of tapping into joy as a driving force to craft meaningful experiences.

Topics Covered

Craig's personal journey in game development and creativity
Overcoming resistance and self-doubt when starting and sustaining creative work
Balancing health issues and creative pursuits
The psychological barriers and doubts that creators often encounter
The transformative power of integrating fear and resistance into the creative process
Striving to create meaningful and joyful experiences for oneself and others
The significance of embracing discomfort and pushing beyond comfort zones
Balancing multiple passions and focusing on one at a time
The importance of remembering the original inspiration and purpose behind projects
The practice of self-reflection and journaling in self-improvement