Tame the Beast

Whether you are making a game, running a kickstarter, creating media content, or just living your life - we are all often faced with an array of challenging emotions to overcome: Jealousy, Paranoia, Worry, Anger, Frustration, Lack of Control, Depression, and Despair. In this video I discuss challenging emotions I've faced and some of the ways I've overcome them.

[goldnuggetgames]

Such an important topic that no one likes to talk about! Ive spent the last 4 or so years really learning how to "tame the beast". Coming from a household of 7 where no bothered taming the beast really made it hard in other areas of life as I have gotten older. Im just glad that I realized how important it is while I am still young.

You hit the nail on the head with all those points. Its something that I have been going through with my first game design Mine Mine Mine. I went through all the emotions putting together this little game and have been really worried about everyone hating it. But ive been overwhelmed by all the positive feedback and have really been lifted out of the low emotional state. I can only imagine though if everyone did trash it, although I would get over it. But that doesnt mean it would hurt less.

As always another awesome video! and a much needed one in an area that nobody likes to discuss!

- Cody Thompson

[chrisgilley-dj]

Now I want to hear this Edo that curses and rips into games. Edo Unleashed!

[TheBoardGameKaptain]

Nice video, very constructive. The advice in this video can apply to all areas of life.

[YearBeard]

Man OH Man! You struck the nail on the head today, Edo!!
I have been worrying so much about publishing my card game. I really have nothing to lose but I'm going against the grain with my crowd funding project. The video making process has held me back and I had planned on having the How to Play video and the Kickstarter intro video done nearly 3 weeks ago. The only review copy I sent to a "reviewer" has resulted in no response at all. (I'm disabled and have several major hurdles to overcome daily and now I find my self producing the videos all by myself) The videos will be out this week but I feel this has hurt me tremendously. I have Anxiety and did suffer from Depression a few years ago and that fact kinda scares me- I worry I might just cancel the whole thing. So I'm taking your advice Edo, I can't let down all the folks interested and the play-testers... and especially the kids out there expecting a game. thanks for talking about this subject.
(I'm using all the funds raised to manufacturer the maximum number of copies and then give away all the 'extras' to schools & educational programs, instead of warehousing or going to distributors/retail outlets.).

[ericengstrom]

Tame the BEAST!
Not the beat. ;p
Thanks Edo.