my dad's always said success arises when being prepared and opportunity meet. whereas being prepared is having put in the hours, and opportunity is definitely a big part of luck. there are multiple ways to increase that lucky chance, through networking for example. Great content Andrew.
yeah for me this is the most important thing. I exercise daily and eat decently well. Keeps me feeling good regardless of how the rest of my life is going
I always putted boxing lessons before my OT's at work. And I work so much better when I have some sport during my week. I can't imagine being efficient after hours sitting in front of my desk without sport.
This is true, No matter how long you work or how much time you spend on a computer, Always find time for your family, physical and mental health, and God. Because if you dont everything will go downhill fast
I rarely find myself in other people, when you talk about how you gain in level by doing 100 hours a week of your activity, and sometimes people don't get you pushed your own limit for unlocking new skills. Had a good laugh on: "Then people ask me how I got lucky, I'm like, I don't know, maybe 100 hours weeks might have something to do with it" For a long time I've had impostor syndrome, especially as a self-taught developer, but never neglect the skills you've picked up yourself. And this advice is valid for any route taken. 😁
@@AndrewHodgson3Dwhen you said, "work for 3 months, then rest for 1 month," I realized that I was just tired of studying every day and I needed a rest I have to stop blaming myself for being lazy and rest, and then continue
I've been a massive gamer and have put in close to 100 hours (Which is nothing) this year alone. All that time spend on doing 3D, until I get a job, gaming stays in the closet.
Is it really competitive? You dont have to work alot of hours if you dont want the best possible job, there are alot of interesting jobs in our industry without having to work every hour of the day resting is super important, even getting bored is important, because it makes you think of alot of different stuffs, help you see things with a different mind Personnaly i cant do 3d everytime, i love to do other things like playing guitar, playing games, do sport, go to concerts, go to the bar, meeting new people etc, its important to have various activities and not only one I just want to have a cool job, im still a "junior" so i dont have the best experience, i have 3 / 4 years of xp; i dont have a specific studio where i want to work, i just want to work with a cool team, on a cool game with great visuals, where i can create architecture, props, and do some level art etc I know some people that are having burnouts because they are obsessed by their work and think only of that (or almost), i feel like they are unhappy with their lives but dont admit it so they work hard thinking it would help them
I feel you man. I decided to accept the fact I will not be a Blizzard artist because I want to have a live beside my job. And even if I LOVE working as CG Modeler in good company, I will not sacrifice my life for that. I love doing sport, going to concerts with friends, taking beers, playing coop video games etc. I can't imagine myself working 5 hours after my day work during the evening and night to be the best version of myself just to reach an elite status, while I would skip all good things in my life. Good balance makes me enjoy my work, and enjoying my work makes me enjoying my beside life.
@@62Tob Yeah exaaaactly!! those people will wake up late and ask themselves if this was worth or they will discover they have some thickness or health problems
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my dad's always said success arises when being prepared and opportunity meet. whereas being prepared is having put in the hours, and opportunity is definitely a big part of luck. there are multiple ways to increase that lucky chance, through networking for example. Great content Andrew.
Your Dad is 100% right as far as i am concerned
No matter how you balance work. Always take time to take care of your body. It will work wonders on you. Trust me, I leaned that the hard way.
yeah for me this is the most important thing. I exercise daily and eat decently well. Keeps me feeling good regardless of how the rest of my life is going
I need to start doing exercises. Hard to build this habit, I just spend too much time working on the PC
I always putted boxing lessons before my OT's at work. And I work so much better when I have some sport during my week. I can't imagine being efficient after hours sitting in front of my desk without sport.
yeah I 100% agree
This is true, No matter how long you work or how much time you spend on a computer,
Always find time for your family, physical and mental health, and God. Because if you dont everything will go downhill fast
I rarely find myself in other people, when you talk about how you gain in level by doing 100 hours a week of your activity, and sometimes people don't get you pushed your own limit for unlocking new skills.
Had a good laugh on: "Then people ask me how I got lucky, I'm like, I don't know, maybe 100 hours weeks might have something to do with it"
For a long time I've had impostor syndrome, especially as a self-taught developer, but never neglect the skills you've picked up yourself. And this advice is valid for any route taken. 😁
this is one of the bests videos for my mental health
really? in what way?
@@AndrewHodgson3Dwhen you said, "work for 3 months, then rest for 1 month," I realized that I was just tired of studying every day and I needed a rest
I have to stop blaming myself for being lazy and rest, and then continue
yeah burnout is a real thing
I can sooo relate to the time management stuff!
nice one
Hi Andrew! Love your work, what is the best way to get in touch with you reg a mentorship?
discord.gg/YMMYUAh6UE
Join the discord and send me a dm
What about relationships though? I find this to be the trickiest one.
yeah, just need to find someone that fits with you. That is a big part of any relationship really
I've been a massive gamer and have put in close to 100 hours (Which is nothing) this year alone.
All that time spend on doing 3D, until I get a job, gaming stays in the closet.
If I was you I wouldn’t give up games completely, just reward yourself with them after getting some work done
Is it really competitive? You dont have to work alot of hours if you dont want the best possible job, there are alot of interesting jobs in our industry without having to work every hour of the day
resting is super important, even getting bored is important, because it makes you think of alot of different stuffs, help you see things with a different mind
Personnaly i cant do 3d everytime, i love to do other things like playing guitar, playing games, do sport, go to concerts, go to the bar, meeting new people etc, its important to have various activities and not only one
I just want to have a cool job, im still a "junior" so i dont have the best experience, i have 3 / 4 years of xp; i dont have a specific studio where i want to work, i just want to work with a cool team, on a cool game with great visuals, where i can create architecture, props, and do some level art etc
I know some people that are having burnouts because they are obsessed by their work and think only of that (or almost), i feel like they are unhappy with their lives but dont admit it so they work hard thinking it would help them
I feel you man. I decided to accept the fact I will not be a Blizzard artist because I want to have a live beside my job. And even if I LOVE working as CG Modeler in good company, I will not sacrifice my life for that. I love doing sport, going to concerts with friends, taking beers, playing coop video games etc. I can't imagine myself working 5 hours after my day work during the evening and night to be the best version of myself just to reach an elite status, while I would skip all good things in my life. Good balance makes me enjoy my work, and enjoying my work makes me enjoying my beside life.
@@62Tob Yeah exaaaactly!! those people will wake up late and ask themselves if this was worth or they will discover they have some thickness or health problems
Did you actually watch the video. I talk about not sacrificing health and staying active
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