The Indie Game Development Podcast The Key to Finishing Your Game and Enjoying the Entire Process
Jan 3, 2024
Dive into the emotional rollercoaster of game development! Discover how to navigate the highs of creativity and the lows of burnout. Learn practical tips for transforming your mindset, shifting from 'I HAVE to' to 'I GET to.' Embrace personal responsibility and proactive thinking to enjoy the entire development process. Tune in for strategies that will not only help you finish your game but also rekindle your passion for creating!
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Beginning Versus Later Development
- Early stages of a game are thrilling because possibilities feel endless and progress is fast.
- Later development brings bugs, grind, and emotional weight that can make the project feel miserable.
High School Regret Shows Mindset Power
- The host hated high school and later realized his mindset made it miserable for four years.
- He argues that a small change in thinking could have made those years enjoyable and more productive.
Reframe Tasks As Choices
- Reframe burdens as choices by thinking "I get to" instead of "I have to."
- Use positive self-talk to motivate action and reduce feelings of overwhelm.