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Space Quest IV On How To Escape The Jerk Cycle
30 Nov 2015

Space Quest IV On How To Escape The Jerk Cycle

by Jon | posted in: Life | 0

That’s your head, Roger. Now USE IT FOR SOMETHING!” – The Narrator, Space Quest IV Do you ever wonder about people who act or speak before they think? How many times could serious problems be avoided, if someone involved just took … Continued

jerk, new years, PC, sierra, space quest, space quest iv
How Fallout 4 Can Help You Find Your Purpose In Life
23 Nov 2015

How Fallout 4 Can Help You Find Your Purpose In Life

by Jon | posted in: Life | 1

I want you to imagine the following: You are in Fallout Shelter #139 and you will never make it out.   There is a 9 year old who is also in the shelter with you who will be put into cryostasis, … Continued

Bethesda Game Studios, fallout 4, life, meaning, playstation 4, purpose, xboxOne
Video Game Quotes: Suikoden II on Leadership
16 Nov 2015

Video Game Quotes: Suikoden II on Leadership

by Jon | posted in: Leadership | 0

To lead, you must first die in your mind. Let go of life, and embrace it!! ~ Kiba, Suikoden II Video game quotes to motivate and inspire!

jrpg, leadership, rpg, Suikoden II, video game quotes
November Listening: End of an Empire by Celldweller
9 Nov 2015

November Listening: End of an Empire by Celldweller

by Jon | posted in: Life | 0

It’s been a while since I have done a reading/listening/playing update, so this is way overdue. But I promise you, November’s list is packed with a fantastic item.  In fact, this is basically an album review. Let’s jump right into … Continued

Celldweller, circle of dust, end of an empire, klayton
Video Game Quotes: Animal Crossing on Friendship
26 Oct 2015

Video Game Quotes: Animal Crossing on Friendship

by Jon | posted in: Life | 0

Sometimes, all it takes is a good friend to remind you of all the things you like about your life. – Kiki, Animal Crossing: City Folk Relationships with others makes life significant – it’s often in those connections that we can … Continued

animal crossing, friendship, life lessons, video game quote
How Assumptions Interfere with Critical Thinking
19 Oct 2015

How Assumptions Interfere with Critical Thinking

by Jon | posted in: Leadership, Life | 1

“We make decisions based on what we think we know.” – Simon Sinek There is a common saying about assumptions: when you assume, you make an ass out of you and me. Here’s the hard part: we make assumptions all … Continued

assumption, castlevania, critical thinking, Jeff Bezos, Randy Gage, simon sinek, SOTN, Tony Hsieh, Travis Kalanick
Video Game Quotes: Legend of Zelda on Being a Hero
30 Sep 2015

Video Game Quotes: Legend of Zelda on Being a Hero

by Jon | posted in: Quotes | 0

As I thought, you have the power of the Hero inside you. – Princess Zelda Being the hero is something we all get a chance to do when we play video games. In life, we do not always feel so heroic. … Continued

a link to the past, hero, heroism, heros, leadership, Link, master sword, selflessness, zelda
What Asteroids Can Teach You About Being A Rich Employee
24 Sep 2015

What Asteroids Can Teach You About Being A Rich Employee

by Jon | posted in: Life | 0

Asteroids happens to be a video game that James Altucher (Choose Yourself) mentioned recently, so I can’t help but take up the challenge to discuss how his latest book The Rich Employee aligns with principles found in the video game Asteroids. If … Continued

Arcade, asteroids, choose yourself, claudia altucher, entrepreneurship, idea machine, James Altucher, job, rich employee, work
Video Game Quotes: Final Fantasy VII on Strength
31 Aug 2015

Video Game Quotes: Final Fantasy VII on Strength

by Jon | posted in: Quotes | 0

Strength without determination means nothing…and determination without strength is equally useless. – Godo Kisaragi (Yuffie’s Father), Final Fantasy VII What have you quit? Where have you given up? Did you allow your dreams to die, or did others choke them? … Continued

determination, Final Fantasy, Final Fantasy 7, Godo, quotes, Strength, VII, Wutai, Yuffie
Podcast EP 32: Carrie Dieterle Insomniac Games Human Resources
28 Aug 2015

Podcast EP 32: Carrie Dieterle Insomniac Games Human Resources

by Jon | posted in: Podcast | 2

Carrie Dieterle is Chief People Officer at Insomniac Games, Inc. She is part of the senior leadership team, and is responsible for creating a comprehensive human resources vision, strategy and organization to support the achievement of the company’s mission, objective and … Continued

career, game development, HR, Human Resources, Insomniac Games, interview, podcast, success

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