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TED Talk: How Video Games Empower Real World Success
12 May 2015

TED Talk: How Video Games Empower Real World Success

by Jon | posted in: Leadership | 0

It was my pleasure to be given the opportunity to speak at TEDxBocaRaton this past March. A special thank you to Becky Woodbridge and the entire team that made this event such an outstanding success! Please take a few minutes … Continued

adaptability, grit, success, TED, TEDX. TEDxBocaRaton, video games
Video Game Quotes: Earthbound on Self Talk
8 May 2015

Video Game Quotes: Earthbound on Self Talk

by Jon | posted in: Quotes | 0

I’m the evil part of your brain. You can’t beat me. Because you are the one who forced me into being. Ness’ Dream, Earthbound Have you even been pursuing a dream or a passion, only to have someone shoot it … Continued

Earthbound, Mother, Mother's Day, Ness, nintendo, the resistance, video games quotes
Podcast EP 27: Patrick Scott Patterson Interview
5 May 2015

Podcast EP 27: Patrick Scott Patterson Interview

by Jon | posted in: Podcast | 0

Patrick Scott Patterson (Scott to his friends) is a Multi-Media personality specializing in video gaming and pop culture. His work appears across a wide variety of media, including live speaking engagements, television, film, radio and more. Patterson fell in love … Continued

documentary, historian, patrick scott patterson, podcast, video games
Connecting the Dots – Video Games and Learning Pt 1
4 May 2015

Connecting the Dots – Video Games and Learning Pt 1

by Jon | posted in: Life | 3

This post is an excerpt from the book Mastering The Game: What Video Games Can Teach Us About Success In Life When I asked best-selling author Simon Sinek what he had learned from video games, he offered an interesting reply: “It’s … Continued

allegamy, Chibi robo, connecting the dots, education, game cube, learning, mastering the game, nintendo, zelda
Podcast EP 26: Do You Feel Lost Like Konami?
30 Apr 2015

Podcast EP 26: Do You Feel Lost Like Konami?

by Jon | posted in: Podcast | 0

Konami is going through some crazy things right now. The organization seems to have lost touch with its identity. Maybe you have felt the same – I know I have. This episode of the ClassicallyTrained Podcast explores a very practical … Continued

castlevania, contra, David Hayter, Kojima, konami, podcast, Rika Muranaka, silent hill, Silent Hills
Video Game Quotes: Kingdom Hearts II on Friendship
29 Apr 2015

Video Game Quotes: Kingdom Hearts II on Friendship

by Jon | posted in: Quotes | 3

  We may never meet again, but we’ll never forget each other. – Sora, Kingdom Hearts 2 Video Game Quotes to motivate and inspire – do you have a favorite video game quote? I’d love to hear about it!

friendship, Kingdom Hearts, leadership, life, Sora, video game quotes
Podcast EP 25: Dr. James Rosser Interview
23 Apr 2015

Podcast EP 25: Dr. James Rosser Interview

by Jon | posted in: Uncategorized | 2

James C. Rosser, Jr., MD, FACS is a surgeon, educator, scientist, inventor, author, futurist, social advocate, television personality, playwright, video gamer, comic book collector, lover of cinema, and self proclaimed terminal twelve year old. Join us as we discuss: How … Continued

book, Dr James Rosser, education, interview, leadership, learning, Playin to win, podcast, surgeon, surgery, video games
Video Game Quotes: Star Wars The Force Unleashed 2 on Finding Self
17 Apr 2015

Video Game Quotes: Star Wars The Force Unleashed 2 on Finding Self

by Jon | posted in: Quotes | 0

Something lost. A part of yourself, perhaps. That which you seek, inside you will find. 15~Yoda Video game quotes about life and leadership – in honor of the new trailer from Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

finding self, force unleashed, identity, star wars, starkiller, video game quotes, yoda
Podcast EP 24: Updates Galore
14 Apr 2015

Podcast EP 24: Updates Galore

by Jon | posted in: Podcast | 0

All sorts of updates galore and exciting news!! Links to stuff mentioned in this episode: TEDxBocaRaton Jane McGonigal‘s TED Talks Mastering The Game: What Video Games Can Teach Us About Success In Life What I’ve Been Playing The Legend of … Continued

jane mcgonigal, Mario Land 3d, mastering the game, podcast, Shantae Pirates Curse, TED Talks, TEDx, TEDxBocaRaton, Zelda Link Between Worlds
Why You Must Pursue Your Own Path In The Journey Of Life
7 Apr 2015

Why You Must Pursue Your Own Path In The Journey Of Life

by Jon | posted in: Life | 1

During 4/7-4/11/15 You can get the Kindle version of my book for FREE – HERE   The video game Journey from Thatgamecompany was released with the support of Sony Santa Monica. It has quickly become one of my favorite games. Journey … Continued

Journey, life, path, playstation, Sony Santa Monica, thatgamecompany

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