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Recent content by Thaumaturgos

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    How to network with high value individuals?

    Yup, you pretty much nailed it. We worked together years ago and had some rapport but that didn't mean I was able to learn from him. I do know his backstory and how got where he is but, as you said, it's specific to him. That hour I got with him was eye-opening though, so it's not impossible...
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    How to network with high value individuals?

    I had a recent experience of connecting with someone much 'higher value' than me. Really great guy with quite possibly a 10 figure net worth. He gave me a full hour of his time, which I'm immensely grateful for. And I got a glimpse into a whole other level, a level after 'fastlane' success and...
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    Ready to stop trading time for money

    Turns out we're not too far apart in age after all. I turned 40 recently. Cool man, I'm glad you got something out it. Didn't mean to come across like I know any great secrets about the odds of success in the games business. It's probably not going to be my path, but might totally be the...
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    Ready to stop trading time for money

    You said 'mobile apps' which is different than games and has better odds, imo. Games are mostly 'red ocean' at this point, but an app has potential to solve problems for people and / or create real value. There will always be a market for that and the possibilities of doing it with software...
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    Ready to stop trading time for money

    Yeah, debt sucks; sorry to hear you lost that kind of time paying it off. But glad to know you have a healthy, future-oriented outlook. Truth is that our journey, ups and downs, is what makes us and what creates our perspective on any given day. No regrets about the past - just remember the...
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    Ready to stop trading time for money

    Hey srodrigo, I haven’t had time to fully read your thread, but what you’re doing is great. So take my comments with a grain of salt because I’m not trying to stir up doubt –I’ll just explain why I feel it’s not the path for me, personally. Yes I have some of the tools to make games and of...
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    Ready to stop trading time for money

    Hey Moneytree, Yep, It can be difficult to make it as a creative and I don't take for granted that I have a good job. Current pay is decent and I get to make art and talk about art all day. I just feel that I shouldn't have gone down this road 'til after financial Independence. Then, I...
  8. Thaumaturgos

    Ready to stop trading time for money

    Yup, thanks for commenting. This direction, and the particular idea I'm trying to think through, seems most promising at the moment. I'm also imagining that if it starts doing well, I could license an IP at some point.
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    Ready to stop trading time for money

    Hey MJ, good to hear from you man. And sure, I have some thoughts. I had to move away from my woman to take the current gig, and the plan was to work here for about a year and then return. So, first step is to move back, which probably means taking another job. Then, I have to commit to a...
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    Ready to stop trading time for money

    Hello Fastlaners, There’s a story halfway through Unscripted, about a game designer, that’s very similar to mine. The short version is that my dream was to be an artist in the entertainment industry. It was a tough road through an ultra-competitive field but I’ve made it and currently work as...
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