I’m usually a lurker, but I felt compelled to leave a comment after watching this. Your video is chock full of wisdom and insight that just about anyone can apply to their own life/situation in countless ways. Very powerful, thank you.
This kind of video is why i'm a patreon of the channel, all common sense but we still need to hear it! a really great guy, a pleasure to chat on Discord too :) This sort of content can be just as -if not more- important than any number of tutorials, because whatever the toolchain, whatever the project or genre we work on, the same basic thoughts, feelings and doubts manifest. it's reassuring to know that even professionals have these doubts and demons and sometimes voicing these thoughts drains the power from them, gives you back the control. Cheers John :)
Listening to your videos proves that the best talks we can have is when e actualy just listen, thanks for this incredible talk, many people, not just from gamedev world need that
A year ago I hadn't coded in over a decade and had zero Unity experience, this year I refreshed my Java knowledge by taking an online course and began learning Unity and C#, I put hundreds of hours into learning and built my first project as a gift for Christmas. Nothing I've made is staggering, but the progress I've made is undeniable and worthy of pride. Don't get hung up on where you haven't reached. Focus on where you once were.
Amazing comment! This was just what I needed to hear, I've bought a few online game dev classes and art classes but easily lose my commitment, get distracted, get bored, or discouraged. After reading this comment I have a small but intense spark of hope that I need to carry me towards learning, fun, and success in 2021 and the projects that the future holds for me.
@@lecomingbegend497 well, I never expected to do all that, but I'm glad! Don't let drifting entirely demotivate you. This past year, I've had to learn to accept balance. No 0% days is great to strive for, but don't run the risk of making it feel like an obligation. Even now I have to remind myself it's ok to do other things and unwind, it doesn't immediately mean I'm giving up. ... When I take time away, I make a point to write down exactly where I was, and what problem I was working on, or what my next goals were, so it's easier to jump back in with direction.
I will soon start my journey at the age of 31 and between jobs for most of my life. You are so on point, I hope this video gets more exposure and as it does people actually hear the message. Literally everything you talk about is what held me back until now - and since I started to slowly and steadily remove those inner barriers - I finally feel confident that I can tackle creating something love in a field I love.
I have seen many gurus who have tried to explain how to relate to life in different ways. And here you come and talk about games and still have more to say than they have. And you do it in a fraction of that time. I am impressed
Silent lurker but I felt incredibly compelled to comment. I was brought to tears from this video. My life's journey, or lack there of, has led me to here and damn if i didn't need this incredibly intelligent kick in the ass. I'm going to come back and thank you in a few years.
As someone who has been struggling with story-writing for my own game, this was actually the best kind of advice I could hear right now. Thanks for keeping it real and reminding us that we’re all human.
..."The more mistakes you make - the clearer the path" PATH after me full day coding: HUMANITY RESTORED Thank you for your work on this and other videos.
Since 2016 ain't use unity, im now retaking, i forgot almost everything and your videos help me alot to remember and learn new things. thank you so much. and excuse my bad english.
for almost last 3 months i have been trying to make games in unity engine and not good at it but you really cleared some negative thoughts and wrong ideas really thankful to you man. keep the good work up.
Thank you I think i needed this. Wierdly Game dev for my is an incredible Spiritual Journey In order to keep on going i had to learn Meditation Its boost one disipline and ability to studdy and concentrate to unimaginable levels. Im an artist so i know how to do that, but i known nothing about, basic math or programing. I been grinding studying for two and a half year. My goal was to have enough knowlege to make anything I want and transform my artist skills to games. I realised that math is the real magic of this word and its real!!! I failed every test in school about math, now it become my hobby and guiding light, its seems it can cut through any difficultys in life! But life was cruel, and merciless around me Its pure survival with teeth and claw I had to cling to what i want. In the mean time I divorce, than my dad died early form The Virus . But still didnt gave in I pushed forward. I know I spiraled up all this time, despit the odds, but now it become clear I slowly Spiraled down emotionaly. I reached the point where I wanted to be. And for the first time in 2,5 year Im stuck. I didnt touch my computer for 3 weeks. I couldnt make my selfe to start any of the project's, I dreamed to do. Now i understand Im exhausted, and scared to Aim my arrow. Its time to calmly embrace this feelings and let go. Have a bit of fun, enjoy life and let go of the pressure what i build, Relax! Get inspired! Than Evaluate all targets carefully, and aim at the only choice. The most optimal, walkable, path. what still brings me pride and Joy. Game dev is a wery personal thing, Its the most complex art form I wish you Strenght and Good luck on your journy Believe in your selfe! I know you can do it!
I empathize and relate to your words. I often escape to the wilderness, just to contemplate in solitude my life and game dev path, use to use my senses for non-technical tasks. This grounds me, and i am well overdue. I had little interest in mathematics as it was taught me in school, they did a pathetic job at making it meaningful. (many of the best contemporary mathematicians were horrible at maths in school) Though in my adult years I revisited these topics (and many other) and realized their significance in understanding this reality (Our Mathematical Universe by Max Tegmark is a fantastic book btw) Indie dev a journey of creativity, Independence, discipline and growth. A path that though our passion and own choosing can lead to a life of stability and fulfillment. Keep on going, we have time to rest, balance is important. The journey should be enjoyed. That you are here, engaged in these discussions show that you are well on the path - many will never even find the starting point to their life's adventure. So feel proud of where you are! :) Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts, really nice to read. Wishing you the best.
Lot of life wisdom. Going to share this in my community tab. I have been exploring game dev as a creative outlet when not doing web dev. But this is just amazing advice for anyone in any field.
@@LostRelicGames Thanks man ill be 32 tomorrow so trying to start the new year strong. Currently working a 9-5 at a school district here in AZ so I've had some thinking time through the Covid situation. At work in a server room now working on a cover art for Itch. I should be programming but art takes me forever as I'm still learning perspective an colors. I'm just to passionate about all of it man it gets hard to focus on one thing because the images and ideas run through my brain like a drug. Once you pounded in my head I could do it and I was good enough its been all uphill from there, organizing has so far been my biggest downfall lol. Its like your talking to me personally and I don't get that from other pages.
These are such a under valued facts that EVERYONE forgets. Hearing you articulate them so clearly and from a place of personal experience, you have reminded me that comparing yourself to others does nothing but harm to your self image. This video is appreciated more than you can know. Keep it up!
This reminds me of something I heard a while ago. That knowledge, understanding, and wisdom are three entirely different things. Knowledge is just recorded wisdom. Understanding is parsing that knowledge, and forming a mental model of it. Wisdom is applying the understanding to the real world, and adapting to real-world results. The only way to move forward is to take the wisdom of the past, and filter it through a modern experience, which leads to current wisdom and new knowledge. That aside, reading books and blogs all day isn't going to make anything happen. There is still work involved. Thanks for the video. It's good to be reminded of such simple truths.
There's a funny lesson about unnecessary knowledge from Sherlock Holmes, from when Watson met him and made him his roommate. Watson had just told him that the earth went around the sun. _“You appear to be astonished,” [Holmes] said, smiling at my expression of surprise. “Now that I do know it I shall do my best to forget it.”_ _“To forget it!”_ _“You see,” he explained, “I consider that a man’s brain originally is like a little empty attic, and you have to stock it with such furniture as you choose. A fool takes in all the lumber of every sort that he comes across, so that the knowledge which might be useful to him gets crowded out, or at best is jumbled up with a lot of other things so that he has a difficulty in laying his hands upon it. Now the skillful workman is very careful indeed as to what he takes into his brain-attic. He will have nothing but the tools which may help him in doing his work, but of these he has a large assortment, and all in the most perfect order. It is a mistake to think that that little room has elastic walls and can distend to any extent. Depend upon it there comes a time when for every addition of knowledge you forget something that you knew before. It is of the highest importance, therefore, not to have useless facts elbowing out the useful ones.”_ _“But the solar system!” I protested._ _“What the deuce is it to me?” he interrupted impatiently; “you say that we go round the sun. If we went round the moon it would not make a pennyworth of difference to me or to my work.”_
That was pure gold. It's amazing how everything you said can actually relate to anything in life. I absolutely agree with all. Lots of love and good wishes. Cheers ✌️✌️✌️
Great video. It's funny to hear "play less games and read more books" coming from a game dev, but a lot of people, including myself, need to hear that. +1 sub
Words of wisdom as always John. Personally for me it has been quite a challenge to mix my web development career and the game development enthusiast that I am, not to mention adulthood, chores and physical activity. So I am doing the best I can so I can always have a time to keep getting good in creating games.
The moment I heard you mention Jocko I knew you were legit. I started watching you and Jocko at the same time, waking up at 4am, going to the gym and then working on my game development skills for university and for my future. Thanks a ton for your guidance on this path
I dropped a heart on your comment last week, but just wanted to follow up now that i have some free time. I'm really glad you found the video motivating, this is exactly what I was hoping - and your comment motivates me. So thank you too! :)
Just starting out with game development and this video has been great along with some of the explanations on your channel and I've got to admit my motivation for learning and creating has returned, I owe you my thanks
Awesome video! It feels so relatable to me. Analysis paralysis. I always feel so overwhelmed. I'm definitely an arrow without a target. Take little steps at a time...make mistakes! And do things in iterations. Thank you!
Thank you so much, i from VietNam i can understand when you say: beginers usually get a lot information, then they should eat something it's so good and should learn slowly slowly
Great video, I was getting the anxies because of the scope of my project and thinking dumb stuff, I actually had to search for "gamedev motivation". You are right we are a miracle of a species and just the chance that we are here its real tiny so why wouldnt it work out for us if we put the effort. What Ive learned is that sacrifices are important in order to improve, I realized I was playing videogames for too many hours a day like if it was part of my schedule and at the same time had a million Projects and stuff to do in my mind. Now I try to only have just a few stuff on my hands, I work I excersice and I gamedev thats my grind the whole week and I only game when I really really have nothing else to do.
I'm here from a reddit post, I'm actually fairly experienced with game maker and python in general so I'm not a novice but the more general life advice is a great thing to put out there. It caught me off guard a little to hear that the best advice for programming is to eat better or not use Instagram so much but I think exactly for that reason that it's great execution, too many people dive into this head first and go super hard and burn out because they weren't pacing themselves. And uh... Yeah, it's good advice, thanks.
Hey Connor, I was wondering where the traffic bump came from. I though you tube algorithm had thrown me a bone! I'm glad you appreciated the video mate, thanks for the comment!
Absolutely love your content. Your outlook on life and self-improvement is so much in-line with mine. As of a few years ago, I moved to Japan from the US. Didn't really know any Japanese. I tried to learn Japanese in a very stop-and-go fashion and always felt distraught that it felt like I wasn't getting anywhere. I would compare myself to others and always feel discouraged. Eventually though, I stopped doing that (or at least I don't do it as much lol) and I've started just being consistent. One day at a time, studying language. Over time, I have felt that I'm better than I was a 6 months ago, or a month ago, or even last week. I still have such a long way to go, but the consistency and ability to take action and continue through has really helped me to assess other things in life that I'd like to take charge with. It gives me confidence to know that as long as I'm serious and really spend the time then I can learn just about anything I want. Which, wrapping this all back to coding and game dev, is why I started to learn how to code and what goes into game development. You're absolutely right. You need to get out of the passenger seat and actually start driving the car that is life.
So I'm not going to lie, for the last few months I've been watching your videos a lot for motivation each day before I start to work on my game. It was a trend I found in watching motivation videos from people like Jocko, Goggins, and Les Brown. They have helped me a lot over these last few years, in turning my life in a completely different direction and take ownership of who I am, and if I don't like it work hard to change it. Honestly I will have to say it's part of the reason I sit here and work on this game so much. So for me to be sitting here tonight working on my game and then hear you talk about the same exact stuff that has been pumping me up for these few years had me so disciplined! It was so encouraging. I don't know if you will read this or not, but I just want to tell you 100% keep doing what your doing on this channel man. I love it, and what your talking about is the real deal. With what sounds like the experience and honesty you have built up over your life to back it up. Love your videos man! They are constructive and blunt in the right way. Keep up the good work!
Thank you for the thoughtful comment. Jocko and Goggins have most certainly had an influence on my own journey over the past couple of years. I like 99% of people have my own ongoing battles with discipline and doubt. But for the most part, have learnt to thrive in the grind and tough times - and that's when things get done, when we stop feeling sorry for ourselves. I'm happy to hear your passion and enthusiasm, and am glad your life has taken a meaningful direction. I truly with you the best on this adventure of dev and life. Stay hard! :)
One thing i really like is there are so many different skill sets that are needed for game development that if i get tired of coding, i can just switch over to something else i need to get good at. I got tired of messing with unity so i took a break and started trying my hand at some pixel art.
Another great video, love your channel, it has realistic advice not coated in blind optimism. It has given me a better perspective on the whole learning process, thank you!
Exactly the kinds of ideas I needed today! I'm not a game dev professionally, but will definitely be taking this advice to start driving some more much needed change on my dev team at work. Kinda let myself become a bit of a passenger to see where the team lead would drive us, found out that it really doesn't seem to be anywhere at all so going to get back to my own driver seat and get back on track!
This was fantastic to hear. I'm at the stage in my life where I've learned a lot of these lessons, and I wish I had heard them when I was younger, but this is such a priceless piece of advice for so many young people. Great on you for providing such invaluable lessons for others! You sir have just received another subscriber and certainly another follower on Steam from me!
Hi Gianni, nice words, thank you. I can only speak the words as I learned all these lessons the hard way. I made every mistake in the book, but thankfully I paid attention to them, and am now able to relay them onto others with the hopes of getting people to a point of game dev happiness sooner. Thanks for the sub and steam follow, it means a lot!
Thanks for this. I've been toying with the idea of going full time on this project (my channel) for a long time now and I keep pushing the line further and further in my head. But this video made me face the fact that I need to commit to a plan and actually do it
I was at the exact same cross roads. I came down to a simple binary choice, Do or Don't. I could have easily been sitting here now with no youtube channel or game in development, making excuses that I have no time, energy, etc. The worthwhile things in this life will never be easy. With each step we become conditioned to the road, and it exponentially gets better. That first step is the hardest. But is sounds to me that you have already taken it. Wishing you the best on your adventure ahead!
Something I've been thinking about recently is related to how motivational messages like this always emphasize the importance of goal-setting. I realized I'm not really goal driven, however I've done things (like writing a book) that most people associate with great motivation. I should ruminate sometime on what DOES drive me, if not goals...
Writing a book is a great accomplishment! Well done. Goals are a useful framework, but 'drive' must be there, the fuel - which is almost always unique to each persons life and story. It's clear you find meaning in the process, if not the outcome. (or both perhaps subconsciously) . All the best man.
First few minutes into the video and already digging into deep truths. True, in this society, we easily lose focus by others their achievements, to the point it holds you back from achieving your own. Life shouldn't be a competition, but a personal achievement. It's hard though, because with looking for information, you're confronted with others their achievements, where you can get lost in. I just have to 'get in' for information, and 'get out' before I'm able to compare.
haha thanks mate, though I have no Tony Robins weekend retreats to sell, though i have some room in my garage once lock downs end! :) I appreciate the comment, all the best to you!
Nicely said, I personally have always been wishing I was in Game dev but whenever I tried I always got embarrassed by my art skills.. maybe I need to get working on those in order to be able to allow myself to jump into game dev..
I was stuck on a loop for something like 8 years. Now I'm accepting my limitations, and trying to do one thibg at a time. I'm not sure if I want to work profissionaly with games, but I sure do want to create them! I want to create games with the best ideas and concepts I can think of, and I will do it even if it tskes some time!
I've been sitting on a game idea for years revolving around time travel. I've made excel sheets to work out variable values, I've written and drawn... I finally bit the bullet and started learning how to code on gamemaker. I followed some tutorials to make an Asteroid clone last night. I injected some of my own code, which felt the best. Nothing special... Respawning the player ship, making the lasers make sound and altering the sprite to show highlights from the laser blast. Still got more to do, but I should have put my nose to the grindstone a long time ago. Coding feels kind of intuitive and I've been holding back for too long.
Awesome video. You've got an eloquent way of explaining the built up wisdom you're kind to share. I too have been on this journey, with focus, for the last 2 years give or take. It's true what you analogized; I was floating in a vast sea before I had taken back control, or even had my wits among me to believe I could do so. In the pursuit of purpose, I've experienced many of the now familiar moments in which life tests its warriors. It seems, to persevere in the face of doubt is one of the strongest ways to overcome adversity. Truly one step in front of the other every day. Focusing on the future and battling with the demons of the past, with the blind faith that eventually I'll break through. Thanks again, man. If you happen upon this comment, a question for you: I'm going on 5 months of learning to code and work within a game engine (C#, Unity and elementary Git). I'm happy with the progress I've made, yet recognize there are many stones yet left unturned. I set out on this journey not quite knowing where I'd end up, yet being certain that it would open up doors otherwise unfathomable. I suppose it's fair to say I envisioned the skills I'd build leading to professional career opportunities and that has been my guiding light thus far (focusing on creating worthwhile portfolio projects). The irony is that, of late, I've come to enjoy game development much as a creative vehicle and I'd like to continue improving without the pressures of anything happening quickly. Without rambling too much further, would you be able to share any bit of brief anecdotal experience of how you got into development on the professional side? Which came first the chicken or the egg, type of thing. Also I'm new to the channel, if such a video exists, just say the word! Peace.
Congrats on finding the game dev path, it's a worthwhile pursuit. I started making games long before I realised It was a potential career path. I made them for fun, as presents for friends etc. Fast forward many years and I amassed a folio of mini-games, which I used to get my first studio position. A new phase opened at this point, I was introduced to real professionals, my learning increased exponentially.
I just released a new Unity Asset to help beginners make platformer games
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8:38 Don't bite off more than you can chew.
*Him:* _"Get off of social media!"_
*Me:* _"Interesting video. Let me see what other interesting videos this guy has..."_
Me after watching the video: Ok I got this, im ready.
Flips to chapter 2 of "C# for beginners"
Screw it. This is too hard. *Opens Sratch*
Chapter 2:
An integer is a whole number
Yahya Farag: "NOOO I CAN'T THIS IS TOO HARDDD"
Nice!! Keep going!!
Here me learning decimal to binary, binary to hexadecimal, hexadecimal to octal and I think I am a pro
@@beri4138 Don't make me start floating you!
I’m usually a lurker, but I felt compelled to leave a comment after watching this. Your video is chock full of wisdom and insight that just about anyone can apply to their own life/situation in countless ways. Very powerful, thank you.
Thank you Jesse, I'm glad it was well received by you, wishing you the very best for the road ahead.
This kind of video is why i'm a patreon of the channel, all common sense but we still need to hear it! a really great guy, a pleasure to chat on Discord too :)
This sort of content can be just as -if not more- important than any number of tutorials, because whatever the toolchain, whatever the project or genre we work on, the same basic thoughts, feelings and doubts manifest. it's reassuring to know that even professionals have these doubts and demons and sometimes voicing these thoughts drains the power from them, gives you back the control. Cheers John :)
Listening to your videos proves that the best talks we can have is when e actualy just listen, thanks for this incredible talk, many people, not just from gamedev world need that
A year ago I hadn't coded in over a decade and had zero Unity experience, this year I refreshed my Java knowledge by taking an online course and began learning Unity and C#, I put hundreds of hours into learning and built my first project as a gift for Christmas.
Nothing I've made is staggering, but the progress I've made is undeniable and worthy of pride.
Don't get hung up on where you haven't reached. Focus on where you once were.
Amazing comment! This was just what I needed to hear, I've bought a few online game dev classes and art classes but easily lose my commitment, get distracted, get bored, or discouraged. After reading this comment I have a small but intense spark of hope that I need to carry me towards learning, fun, and success in 2021 and the projects that the future holds for me.
@@lecomingbegend497 well, I never expected to do all that, but I'm glad! Don't let drifting entirely demotivate you. This past year, I've had to learn to accept balance. No 0% days is great to strive for, but don't run the risk of making it feel like an obligation. Even now I have to remind myself it's ok to do other things and unwind, it doesn't immediately mean I'm giving up. ... When I take time away, I make a point to write down exactly where I was, and what problem I was working on, or what my next goals were, so it's easier to jump back in with direction.
I will soon start my journey at the age of 31 and between jobs for most of my life. You are so on point, I hope this video gets more exposure and as it does people actually hear the message. Literally everything you talk about is what held me back until now - and since I started to slowly and steadily remove those inner barriers - I finally feel confident that I can tackle creating something love in a field I love.
I have seen many gurus who have tried to explain how to relate to life in different ways.
And here you come and talk about games and still have more to say than they have.
And you do it in a fraction of that time.
I am impressed
ONLY EAT
That's basically what I've been doing this quarantine.
Jokes aside, great video, thank you!
Silent lurker but I felt incredibly compelled to comment. I was brought to tears from this video. My life's journey, or lack there of, has led me to here and damn if i didn't need this incredibly intelligent kick in the ass.
I'm going to come back and thank you in a few years.
As someone who has been struggling with story-writing for my own game, this was actually the best kind of advice I could hear right now. Thanks for keeping it real and reminding us that we’re all human.
The idiom is "Don't bite off more than you can chew". I appreciate your words nonetheless, new subscriber
near min 9:00, I believe the phrase you were looking for was, "don't bite off more than you can chew"
..."The more mistakes you make - the clearer the path"
PATH after me full day coding: HUMANITY RESTORED
Thank you for your work on this and other videos.
hey thanks for the comment Andrew! Wishing you the best on your journey.
YOU DEFEATED
Hey, solo game dev here. Thanks for this and others videos!👍 Good stuff here on the channel!
Good luck with your game!🤗
Since 2016 ain't use unity, im now retaking, i forgot almost everything and your videos help me alot to remember and learn new things. thank you so much. and excuse my bad english.
for almost last 3 months i have been trying to make games in unity engine and not good at it but you really cleared some negative thoughts and wrong ideas really thankful to you man. keep the good work up.
Thank you I think i needed this.
Wierdly Game dev for my is an incredible Spiritual Journey In order to keep on going i had to learn Meditation Its boost one disipline and ability to studdy and concentrate to unimaginable levels.
Im an artist so i know how to do that, but i known nothing about, basic math or programing. I been grinding studying for two and a half year. My goal was to have enough knowlege to make anything I want and transform my artist skills to games.
I realised that math is the real magic of this word and its real!!! I failed every test in school about math, now it become my hobby and guiding light, its seems it can cut through any difficultys in life!
But life was cruel, and merciless around me Its pure survival with teeth and claw I had to cling to what i want. In the mean time I divorce, than my dad died early form The Virus . But still didnt gave in I pushed forward. I know I spiraled up all this time, despit the odds, but now it become clear I slowly Spiraled down emotionaly.
I reached the point where I wanted to be. And for the first time in 2,5 year Im stuck. I didnt touch my computer for 3 weeks. I couldnt make my selfe to start any of the project's, I dreamed to do. Now i understand Im exhausted, and scared to Aim my arrow.
Its time to calmly embrace this feelings and let go. Have a bit of fun, enjoy life and let go of the pressure what i build, Relax! Get inspired! Than Evaluate all targets carefully, and aim at the only choice. The most optimal, walkable, path. what still brings me pride and Joy.
Game dev is a wery personal thing, Its the most complex art form I wish you Strenght and Good luck on your journy Believe in your selfe! I know you can do it!
I empathize and relate to your words. I often escape to the wilderness, just to contemplate in solitude my life and game dev path, use to use my senses for non-technical tasks. This grounds me, and i am well overdue.
I had little interest in mathematics as it was taught me in school, they did a pathetic job at making it meaningful. (many of the best contemporary mathematicians were horrible at maths in school) Though in my adult years I revisited these topics (and many other) and realized their significance in understanding this reality (Our Mathematical Universe by Max Tegmark is a fantastic book btw)
Indie dev a journey of creativity, Independence, discipline and growth. A path that though our passion and own choosing can lead to a life of stability and fulfillment.
Keep on going, we have time to rest, balance is important. The journey should be enjoyed. That you are here, engaged in these discussions show that you are well on the path - many will never even find the starting point to their life's adventure. So feel proud of where you are! :)
Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts, really nice to read. Wishing you the best.
This video is excellent for beginners. Also I think the phrase you were looking for is "Biting off more than you can chew."
Lot of life wisdom.
Going to share this in my community tab. I have been exploring game dev as a creative outlet when not doing web dev.
But this is just amazing advice for anyone in any field.
I feel like this message should arrive to people in general, not only to people related to game dev.
Awesome message, thank you!
Little tidbits of wisdom we all knew, but need to hear regularly. Great video.
"Don't bite off more than you can chew"
Ran across this video tonight and just wanted to thank you m8. This is what I really needed again.
My pleasure Steve, wishing you the best in the new year!
@@LostRelicGames Thanks man ill be 32 tomorrow so trying to start the new year strong. Currently working a 9-5 at a school district here in AZ so I've had some thinking time through the Covid situation. At work in a server room now working on a cover art for Itch. I should be programming but art takes me forever as I'm still learning perspective an colors. I'm just to passionate about all of it man it gets hard to focus on one thing because the images and ideas run through my brain like a drug. Once you pounded in my head I could do it and I was good enough its been all uphill from there, organizing has so far been my biggest downfall lol. Its like your talking to me personally and I don't get that from other pages.
These are such a under valued facts that EVERYONE forgets. Hearing you articulate them so clearly and from a place of personal experience, you have reminded me that comparing yourself to others does nothing but harm to your self image. This video is appreciated more than you can know. Keep it up!
This reminds me of something I heard a while ago. That knowledge, understanding, and wisdom are three entirely different things. Knowledge is just recorded wisdom. Understanding is parsing that knowledge, and forming a mental model of it. Wisdom is applying the understanding to the real world, and adapting to real-world results. The only way to move forward is to take the wisdom of the past, and filter it through a modern experience, which leads to current wisdom and new knowledge.
That aside, reading books and blogs all day isn't going to make anything happen. There is still work involved. Thanks for the video. It's good to be reminded of such simple truths.
As a professional 2D artist, what you said really speaked to me. That's exactly the path I had to follow to get good at drawing.
There's a funny lesson about unnecessary knowledge from Sherlock Holmes, from when Watson met him and made him his roommate. Watson had just told him that the earth went around the sun.
_“You appear to be astonished,” [Holmes] said, smiling at my expression of surprise. “Now that I do know it I shall do my best to forget it.”_
_“To forget it!”_
_“You see,” he explained, “I consider that a man’s brain originally is like a little empty attic, and you have to stock it with such furniture as you choose. A fool takes in all the lumber of every sort that he comes across, so that the knowledge which might be useful to him gets crowded out, or at best is jumbled up with a lot of other things so that he has a difficulty in laying his hands upon it. Now the skillful workman is very careful indeed as to what he takes into his brain-attic. He will have nothing but the tools which may help him in doing his work, but of these he has a large assortment, and all in the most perfect order. It is a mistake to think that that little room has elastic walls and can distend to any extent. Depend upon it there comes a time when for every addition of knowledge you forget something that you knew before. It is of the highest importance, therefore, not to have useless facts elbowing out the useful ones.”_
_“But the solar system!” I protested._
_“What the deuce is it to me?” he interrupted impatiently; “you say that we go round the sun. If we went round the moon it would not make a pennyworth of difference to me or to my work.”_
This isn’t just good advice for game devs, it’s good advice for life.
That was pure gold. It's amazing how everything you said can actually relate to anything in life. I absolutely agree with all. Lots of love and good wishes. Cheers ✌️✌️✌️
I love how clean and right to the point your videos are. Great job man glad I found your channel
Great video. It's funny to hear "play less games and read more books" coming from a game dev, but a lot of people, including myself, need to hear that. +1 sub
I found it helpful to put this in the background when I work.
Man you are the Dumbledore of game development, keep up the amazing work man!
Thanks Raoul! All the best to you
Hey! Hey! Man, thank you! Good luck to you on blood and mead. It's looking better and better.
Dude this video captures that spice of life. Great content man!
Great advices - not only for Game Devs. I'm a drummer and the same applies to what I do.
Words of wisdom as always John. Personally for me it has been quite a challenge to mix my web development career and the game development enthusiast that I am, not to mention adulthood, chores and physical activity. So I am doing the best I can so I can always have a time to keep getting good in creating games.
The moment I heard you mention Jocko I knew you were legit. I started watching you and Jocko at the same time, waking up at 4am, going to the gym and then working on my game development skills for university and for my future. Thanks a ton for your guidance on this path
Your videos have been really motivational for me as this quarantine rumbles on. I appreciate your wisdom and skills so much.
I dropped a heart on your comment last week, but just wanted to follow up now that i have some free time.
I'm really glad you found the video motivating, this is exactly what I was hoping - and your comment motivates me. So thank you too! :)
Just starting out with game development and this video has been great along with some of the explanations on your channel and I've got to admit my motivation for learning and creating has returned, I owe you my thanks
Came here for some game dev content. Got an Aussie Tony Robbins.
Great lecture, John, not only for game devs. Really, it is pretty impressive you managed it so offhand.
I really appreciate your videos. Your answers are very sobering, informative, and extremely relevant. Thanks for the uploads!
Thank you........you are my mentor bro...since i found your channel...you made me believe in myself like nobody else did..i thank you for that
Awesome video!
It feels so relatable to me. Analysis paralysis. I always feel so overwhelmed.
I'm definitely an arrow without a target.
Take little steps at a time...make mistakes! And do things in iterations. Thank you!
Thank you so much, i from VietNam i can understand when you say: beginers usually get a lot information, then they should eat something it's so good and should learn slowly slowly
Great video, I was getting the anxies because of the scope of my project and thinking dumb stuff, I actually had to search for "gamedev motivation". You are right we are a miracle of a species and just the chance that we are here its real tiny so why wouldnt it work out for us if we put the effort. What Ive learned is that sacrifices are important in order to improve, I realized I was playing videogames for too many hours a day like if it was part of my schedule and at the same time had a million Projects and stuff to do in my mind. Now I try to only have just a few stuff on my hands, I work I excersice and I gamedev thats my grind the whole week and I only game when I really really have nothing else to do.
I'm here from a reddit post, I'm actually fairly experienced with game maker and python in general so I'm not a novice but the more general life advice is a great thing to put out there. It caught me off guard a little to hear that the best advice for programming is to eat better or not use Instagram so much but I think exactly for that reason that it's great execution, too many people dive into this head first and go super hard and burn out because they weren't pacing themselves. And uh... Yeah, it's good advice, thanks.
Hey Connor, I was wondering where the traffic bump came from. I though you tube algorithm had thrown me a bone! I'm glad you appreciated the video mate, thanks for the comment!
Absolutely love your content. Your outlook on life and self-improvement is so much in-line with mine. As of a few years ago, I moved to Japan from the US. Didn't really know any Japanese. I tried to learn Japanese in a very stop-and-go fashion and always felt distraught that it felt like I wasn't getting anywhere. I would compare myself to others and always feel discouraged. Eventually though, I stopped doing that (or at least I don't do it as much lol) and I've started just being consistent. One day at a time, studying language. Over time, I have felt that I'm better than I was a 6 months ago, or a month ago, or even last week. I still have such a long way to go, but the consistency and ability to take action and continue through has really helped me to assess other things in life that I'd like to take charge with. It gives me confidence to know that as long as I'm serious and really spend the time then I can learn just about anything I want. Which, wrapping this all back to coding and game dev, is why I started to learn how to code and what goes into game development. You're absolutely right. You need to get out of the passenger seat and actually start driving the car that is life.
So I'm not going to lie, for the last few months I've been watching your videos a lot for motivation each day before I start to work on my game. It was a trend I found in watching motivation videos from people like Jocko, Goggins, and Les Brown. They have helped me a lot over these last few years, in turning my life in a completely different direction and take ownership of who I am, and if I don't like it work hard to change it. Honestly I will have to say it's part of the reason I sit here and work on this game so much. So for me to be sitting here tonight working on my game and then hear you talk about the same exact stuff that has been pumping me up for these few years had me so disciplined! It was so encouraging. I don't know if you will read this or not, but I just want to tell you 100% keep doing what your doing on this channel man. I love it, and what your talking about is the real deal. With what sounds like the experience and honesty you have built up over your life to back it up. Love your videos man! They are constructive and blunt in the right way. Keep up the good work!
Thank you for the thoughtful comment. Jocko and Goggins have most certainly had an influence on my own journey over the past couple of years. I like 99% of people have my own ongoing battles with discipline and doubt. But for the most part, have learnt to thrive in the grind and tough times - and that's when things get done, when we stop feeling sorry for ourselves. I'm happy to hear your passion and enthusiasm, and am glad your life has taken a meaningful direction. I truly with you the best on this adventure of dev and life. Stay hard! :)
4:25 *wags tail in excitement*
One thing i really like is there are so many different skill sets that are needed for game development that if i get tired of coding, i can just switch over to something else i need to get good at. I got tired of messing with unity so i took a break and started trying my hand at some pixel art.
This is one of my favorite videos you've done. Thanks
Another great video, love your channel, it has realistic advice not coated in blind optimism. It has given me a better perspective on the whole learning process, thank you!
I'm so so so glad I found you :')
Thank you for this amazing video.
Exactly the kinds of ideas I needed today!
I'm not a game dev professionally, but will definitely be taking this advice to start driving some more much needed change on my dev team at work. Kinda let myself become a bit of a passenger to see where the team lead would drive us, found out that it really doesn't seem to be anywhere at all so going to get back to my own driver seat and get back on track!
It was Inspirational. I have so hard time making decision.
Love listening to your musings Jason!
Love the Taoism you put into it.
He speaks from the heart. Great video!
This was fantastic to hear. I'm at the stage in my life where I've learned a lot of these lessons, and I wish I had heard them when I was younger, but this is such a priceless piece of advice for so many young people. Great on you for providing such invaluable lessons for others! You sir have just received another subscriber and certainly another follower on Steam from me!
Hi Gianni, nice words, thank you. I can only speak the words as I learned all these lessons the hard way. I made every mistake in the book, but thankfully I paid attention to them, and am now able to relay them onto others with the hopes of getting people to a point of game dev happiness sooner. Thanks for the sub and steam follow, it means a lot!
People who aren't game developers need to hear this. Solid work bro
I came for game dev, but got a great life advice. Thank you
Excellent talk! Keep on keepin' on devs! 🤘🏻
Fantastic video. Just found it now. Thank you!
I think the expression is "Don't bite off more than you can chew"
8:50 I think the phrase you were looking for is "don't bite off more than you can chew"😂
I realy nedded this. Thanks John!
You are very welcome Adelin
I really needed to hear this, thank you. Subscribed!
Thanks, you've given me lot's of inspiration. Great video btw
Thanks for this. I've been toying with the idea of going full time on this project (my channel) for a long time now and I keep pushing the line further and further in my head. But this video made me face the fact that I need to commit to a plan and actually do it
I was at the exact same cross roads. I came down to a simple binary choice, Do or Don't. I could have easily been sitting here now with no youtube channel or game in development, making excuses that I have no time, energy, etc. The worthwhile things in this life will never be easy. With each step we become conditioned to the road, and it exponentially gets better. That first step is the hardest. But is sounds to me that you have already taken it. Wishing you the best on your adventure ahead!
Added to watch later. I just watched revenge of the sith and I'm a little sad for a lecture atm.
I hope you got a chance to watch! Not so much a lecture as the title appears ;)
This is really great advice, thank you! All the best.
I wish I had heard all of this 20 years ago.. I wasted so much of my life.
I really needed to hear this.
Something I've been thinking about recently is related to how motivational messages like this always emphasize the importance of goal-setting. I realized I'm not really goal driven, however I've done things (like writing a book) that most people associate with great motivation. I should ruminate sometime on what DOES drive me, if not goals...
Writing a book is a great accomplishment! Well done. Goals are a useful framework, but 'drive' must be there, the fuel - which is almost always unique to each persons life and story. It's clear you find meaning in the process, if not the outcome. (or both perhaps subconsciously) . All the best man.
Love this message. Thank you
Watching your videos from India. They really help.
Dude, you’re a gem! Thanks for the video
First few minutes into the video and already digging into deep truths.
True, in this society, we easily lose focus by others their achievements, to the point it holds you back from achieving your own. Life shouldn't be a competition, but a personal achievement.
It's hard though, because with looking for information, you're confronted with others their achievements, where you can get lost in.
I just have to 'get in' for information, and 'get out' before I'm able to compare.
Ur really the best gamedev youtuber!
You got yourself a new subscriber
Great video! Your tutorials have, and will continue to help me pursue my goal. I can’t wait to show what I have created.
Yeah bub, already wished. Looks good. Awaiting the buy button.
8:38 Let me help you: "Only bite what you can chew"
This kind of thing always reminds me of Bush jr, lol
Jesus, I love your videos. Tony Robbins move the F over!
That background music is a beautiful touch as well. It fits..
haha thanks mate, though I have no Tony Robins weekend retreats to sell, though i have some room in my garage once lock downs end! :) I appreciate the comment, all the best to you!
Good message and guidance, you are awesome man
This video earned my sub to this channel
Hell ya, I love a good pep talk
Thank you, for real
Nicely said, I personally have always been wishing I was in Game dev but whenever I tried I always got embarrassed by my art skills.. maybe I need to get working on those in order to be able to allow myself to jump into game dev..
Great advice all around!!
I was stuck on a loop for something like 8 years. Now I'm accepting my limitations, and trying to do one thibg at a time.
I'm not sure if I want to work profissionaly with games, but I sure do want to create them! I want to create games with the best ideas and concepts I can think of, and I will do it even if it tskes some time!
I've been sitting on a game idea for years revolving around time travel. I've made excel sheets to work out variable values, I've written and drawn... I finally bit the bullet and started learning how to code on gamemaker. I followed some tutorials to make an Asteroid clone last night. I injected some of my own code, which felt the best. Nothing special... Respawning the player ship, making the lasers make sound and altering the sprite to show highlights from the laser blast. Still got more to do, but I should have put my nose to the grindstone a long time ago. Coding feels kind of intuitive and I've been holding back for too long.
You've got this. I'm excited to see what you make
Great video with some really valuable insights, thanks!
My mom always used to say, "we don't make mistakes we learn lessons."
Awesome video. You've got an eloquent way of explaining the built up wisdom you're kind to share. I too have been on this journey, with focus, for the last 2 years give or take. It's true what you analogized; I was floating in a vast sea before I had taken back control, or even had my wits among me to believe I could do so. In the pursuit of purpose, I've experienced many of the now familiar moments in which life tests its warriors. It seems, to persevere in the face of doubt is one of the strongest ways to overcome adversity. Truly one step in front of the other every day. Focusing on the future and battling with the demons of the past, with the blind faith that eventually I'll break through.
Thanks again, man. If you happen upon this comment, a question for you:
I'm going on 5 months of learning to code and work within a game engine (C#, Unity and elementary Git). I'm happy with the progress I've made, yet recognize there are many stones yet left unturned. I set out on this journey not quite knowing where I'd end up, yet being certain that it would open up doors otherwise unfathomable. I suppose it's fair to say I envisioned the skills I'd build leading to professional career opportunities and that has been my guiding light thus far (focusing on creating worthwhile portfolio projects). The irony is that, of late, I've come to enjoy game development much as a creative vehicle and I'd like to continue improving without the pressures of anything happening quickly. Without rambling too much further, would you be able to share any bit of brief anecdotal experience of how you got into development on the professional side? Which came first the chicken or the egg, type of thing. Also I'm new to the channel, if such a video exists, just say the word! Peace.
Congrats on finding the game dev path, it's a worthwhile pursuit.
I started making games long before I realised It was a potential career path. I made them for fun, as presents for friends etc. Fast forward many years and I amassed a folio of mini-games, which I used to get my first studio position. A new phase opened at this point, I was introduced to real professionals, my learning increased exponentially.
@@LostRelicGames I see. All the best -
Im sorry but I couldnt finish the video. Your words halfway through made me jump into Unity, put on one of your other tutorials, and learn
Great video. So much life wisdom.