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Are Video Games a Waste of Time?
2 Feb 2016

Are Video Games a Waste of Time?

by Jon | posted in: Life | 0

As a Gamer for over 30 years, I have often heard critics of video games dismiss the hobby as a waste of time. Wait, more like a “HUGE waste of time.” This became even more obvious once I graduated college … Continued

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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

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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

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The Book Has Arrived
15 Mar 2015

The Book Has Arrived

by Jon | posted in: Leadership, Life, Misc | 6

After what seems like a lifetime, it is finally here: The paperback version of my book (Kindle version available 3/28). Mastering The Game: What Video Games Can Teach Us About Success In Life Here’s what others are saying about the … Continued

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Replay of Mastering The Game Q & A with GDL Entertainment
2 Mar 2015

Replay of Mastering The Game Q & A with GDL Entertainment

by Jon | posted in: Leadership, Life | 0

Special thanks to Chris Hatala of GDL Entertainment for having me on his show – he asks some really great questions as we dig into content from Mastering The Game: What Video Games Can Teach Us About Success In Life … Continued

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Mastering The Game: Introduction
19 Feb 2015

Mastering The Game: Introduction

by Jon | posted in: Leadership, Life | 0

I’m so excited to share with you the introduction chapter to my new book – Mastering The Game: What Video Games Can Teach Us About Success In Life. The full book will be available in March 2015 on Amazon. To stay updated … Continued

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It’s Your Turn: Level 1
19 Jan 2015

It’s Your Turn: Level 1

by Jon | posted in: Life | 3

2015 is my year.  It’s actually your year as well (in case you don’t know). It’s time to ship. Earlier this year I participated in Chris Brogan’s My 3 Word exercise, where participants choose three words to define their year. … Continued

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