
Yu-Kai Chou
Pioneer in gamification and behavioral design, author of Actionable Gamification and 10,000 Hours of Play, and consultant whose work has reached millions of users and been applied at major organizations.
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Mar 27, 2025 • 1h 33min
E53 Yu-Kai Chou And Mark Diaz: How To Gamify Your Life In Six Steps
Join Yu-Kai Chou, a global leader in gamification and creator of the Octalysis Framework, alongside Mark Diaz, his co-author and gamification expert. They delve into how to transform life into a video game with a six-step process filled with quests and alliances. Discover the balance between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, the importance of emotional intelligence, and how to find joy even in mundane tasks. Their witty discussion about peanut butter adds a sprinkle of humor, reminding us that play and laughter are essential for personal growth!

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Feb 15, 2023 • 1h 53min
E13 Yu-Kai Chou: Using The Octalysis Framework To Gamify Life, Learning, and Business
Yu-kai Chou is an Author and International Keynote Speaker on Gamification and Behavioral Design. He is the Founding Partner and Chief Creation Officer of the premium consulting/design firm The Octalysis Group, as well as the Original Creator of the Octalysis Framework, and the author of Actionable Gamification: Beyond Points, Badges, and Leaderboards.We talked about why games are often more engaging than real life, The Octalysis Framework-Yu-Kai’s most substantial life work that breaks down all human motivation into eight core drives, why traditional schooling so boring, how to gamify your real life, flow theory as it relates to the Octaylsis, and Octalysis Prime-Yu-Kai’s online gamified learning platform.Yu-Kai Chou Blog: https://yukaichou.com/Octalysis Prime: https://island.octalysisprime.com/#!/MY FAVORITE THINGS:📚How I choose what to read next (Shortform):Shortform.com/aidanhelfant💡How I remember what I read (Readwise):https://readwise.io/aidanhelfant/🗞️How I take notes on articles: (Instapaper):https://bit.ly/3AEzfXv🎧How I listen to books (Audible Plus):https://amzn.to/3CQ0Wi9🚀How I organize my content creation in Notion:https://gumroad.com/a/70722675/XfxcEwJOIN THE JOURNEY:📷Check out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWQf8aHkL2FsHeTKkklmq4A✉️Subscribe to my Email Newsletter:https://upbeat-speaker-6797.ck.page/b...🌻Check out my published Obsidian vault:https://publish.obsidian.md/aidanhelfant🌎Check out my Blogging Website: https://www.aidanhelfant.com/PS: Some of the links shown above are Affiliate Links, and I do receive a commission for purchases 🤪

Jun 30, 2025 • 45min
#239 - Actionable Gamification and Lasting Success (with Yu-Kai Chou)
Yu-Kai Chou, a gamification pioneer and author, shares insights on how to harness play for success in life and career. He explains his Octalysis framework, emphasizing the importance of aligning passions with skills and selecting meaningful life games. The conversation delves into practical advice for knowing personal attributes, enhancing skills, and building alliances. Chou argues that reframing dedicated practice as enjoyable play can unlock legendary success, encouraging listeners to find their true passions and embark on quests for continuous growth.


