Career Planning_Part 1

Career Planning

Part 1

“We're not retreating, we're advancing in another direction.”

General George S. Patton

Becoming involved in games from a professional point of view has introduced me to more than a knowledge of the industry, but also an insight into the life’s and cultures of geeks. Before I continue it is important to explain what I consider a geek to be. First I believe it to be nothing but a positive label. In fact I think its almost like having a super power. Having the ability to block out the outside world and all of its reality in order to indulge in a total strangers adaptation of the world, whether it be in the form of a book, film, or game. For whatever reason these powers have always escaped me and it has been a disadvantage in every aspect of my educational life and I fear it will continue to hinder my progress into my adult working life. And so began my journey into grasping these abilities. 

          But how do you change your natural traits? How do you go about redesigning your personality. Well this I do have some experience in, and I learned that its less about going for the colossal identity overhaul, and more about understanding why we are the way we are, and then the smallest of changes can lead you to a whole new destination. 
 

          So I started to change my habits. I stocked up on game magazines and books, using my down time to play games and write and stay focused on the subject that I'm supposed to be clued up on, before I knew it, I was one my way to being a geek. It really is amazing how fast I have been learning, about literally everything to do with games. I feel like I belong now, I find myself giddy every time I can join in a conversation about the industry and have the knowledge to give an educated contribution. I have met some amazing people from the industry who have given nothing short of life changing advice and inspired me to stay focused, become more involved and enjoy what I am doing. 
 

Even my friends have kindly recognised my enthusiasm and they have literally been knocking on my door with books and games that I might find useful, I'm anxious to see how my new habits will benefit my work this year.