Lose 7 Times, Continue 8 – The Career I Abandoned
Why did you give up? Have you even been pursuing a dream or a passion, only to have someone shoot it down? It can be crushing to give up on a dream. Fear can take many forms. We all have … Continued
Want to Be Successful? Space Invaders Can Show You How.
This secret is no secret at all. A simple concept, well-known and completely embraced by every one of those otherworldly invaders is essential for anyone who wants to be successful. This one factor contributes to the Space Invaders’ eventual success … Continued
Who is Your Player 2? Part 3 – Role Model
In parts one and two of this series, we discussed the types of Player 2 that make for good teammates and for good rivals, respectively. In the final post in this series, we examine the third type of Player 2 … Continued
Free Game Friday – May
Free Game Friday I want to give you my video games. For free. Sort of. Each month, I’ll be giving away a retro video game, mailed to one luckly individual’s house, at no cost to you. Last month @TheFresherest (via … Continued
Who is Your Player 2? Part 2 – Rival Challenger
In part one of this series, we took a quick look at the social aspect of gaming, and the importance of selecting the most suited type of Player 2 for cooperative gaming. We also discussed some practical ways that we … Continued
The Best Quotes from Final Fantasy About Life & Leadership
I love Quotes I love Video Games I love Final Fantasy I love Personal Development You are reading something that was inevitable. This is a work of love, and my hope is that it will inspire in you a drive … Continued
Who is Your Player 2? Part 1 – Fellow Traveler
Some of my very best memories of gaming (and current fun as well) involve other players. There was something really special about the multiplayer games of the 80’s and 90’s. To start with, all the players had to be in … Continued
Happy Easter!
Happy Easter from us here at ClassicallyTrained! In appropriate fashion, I thought I’d share with you Tyler Larson’s The 8-Bit Hymnal 3 (Easter Edition) for your Easter/Gaming Inspired listening pleasure (it’s free, but I’m sure donations are appreciated). I hope … Continued
Free Game Friday – April
Free Game Friday I want to give you my video games. For free. Sort of. Each month, I’ll be giving away a retro video game, mailed to one luckly individual’s house, at no cost to you. So if you are … Continued
Ben Franklin: Calendar Assassin
Before flying kites in nasty weather to experiment with electricity, appearing in Scibblenauts Unlimited, Day of the Tentacle, or Assassin’s Creed III, Ben Franklin was a busy little guy, teaching himself to read Spanish, French, Italian, and Latin; opening the … Continued
