@danielrobledo.bsky.social
๐ป Full-Stack Developer (Former Gameplay Programmer) I build web apps that make taking care of yourself fun and enjoyable ๐ https://kiwibellako.com
The only content I'm going to keep posting is my newsletter, in case you're interested:
31.03.2025 16:01 โ ๐ 0 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0Hello everyone.
I've been feeling pretty demotivated and burnt out with creating content for a couple of months and I think it's time for me to take a break.
I don't know when (or if) I'm gonna come back but I'll keep you posted ๐ซ
If you were to nail down the number one reason why you feel that you have "no time", which of these would come closer?
๐ Focus
๐ Chores
๐ฆ Distraction
๐ Organization
Would you like to enjoy your work more and be more effective? ๐
If so, here is a completely free eBook about the secret habit that has skyrocketed my career (in less than 15 minutes a day).
These past weeks, I've been loving a Zen mantra I read on The Art Of Simple Living.
"Look for the new in the old", it's so refreshing to find a new flower, tree, or person in the same 15-minute walk I've been taking for the last 5 years.
Getting a job in game development is not as easy as just learning the craft, getting an interview, and landing a position...
ย It comes with so much emotional burden that I felt the need to make a video about it โค๏ธโ๐ฉน
๐ Link
Do you have anything exciting that you want to share today? It doesn't have to be big, I just want to see what you're up to ๐
In my case, I'm pretty proud of the hangman-like react web I've recently coded
Would you like to enjoy your work more and be more effective? ๐
If so, here is a completely free eBook about the secret habit that has skyrocketed my career (in less than 15 minutes a day).
Quick game development tip:
Take a look at your timelines and double them. Predicting how long a task will take is impossible, so give yourself room to breathe.
If you are a game developer and you're running low on budget, you need to when one of these...ย
ย This is my most powerful tool and it only costs $10 ๐ค
๐Link
What's your opinion on the "games should be cheaper/more expensive" discussion?
I kinda of agree and disagree with both sides but always come to the conclusion that for any price change, the ones who looses are both the developers and the players. Pretty amazing, uh?
Would you like to enjoy your work more and be more effective? ๐
If so, here is a completely free eBook about the secret habit that has skyrocketed my career (in less than 15 minutes a day).
One of the biggest mindset shifts I've been having recently is to stop fighting emotions and instead start cooperating with them.
I feel trying to take a decision WITHOUT emotions is just as bad as taking it only by them. The idea is to work together with what you feel.
Hey friends ๐
I've just finished the last course I wanted to take about full stack development and I'm officially starting to build my very first web app.
I just wanted to drop by to say that I'm looking to connect with other developers/communities, I'd love to chat ๐
A thumbnail of Daniel Robledo looking serious to the camera and a social media box with the message: "stop f*cking complaining"
Let's say that you want to start on game development this year. ๐ฎ
If we were having a conversation about it over brunch, this would be exactly the advice I'd give you.
Link ๐
If you could go back to the past knowing all you know now about game development now, the good and the bad... would you still choose this industry?
I'm gonna be honest here, I wouldn't
Would you like to enjoy your work more and be more effective? ๐
If so, here is a completely free eBook about the secret habit that has skyrocketed my career (in less than 15 minutes a day).
Can we pause for a moment and talk about why we programmers talk in such a complicated way?
It drives me nuts to read:
"This technique increases the overall model's reactiveness for the stakeholders"
Instead of f*cking:
"This way the web responds faster for the users"
Hello Maddy, sorry to reach out here (I tried to email you but can't find an address ๐
)
I'm working on a video about how we can learn to cope with anxiety through Celeste and I wanted to ask you if you'd be interested in talking a little bit about it.
If so, send me a DM.
Thanks for reading
A thumbnail of Daniel Robledo happily pointing to his schedule, with the text "gamedev + hobbies"
I know how crazy it sounds to be a game developer and still have time for other hobbies, exercise, relationships, or (God forbid) resting.
But I feel that if we protect our most valuable resourceโtimeโwe can make video games without feeling stressed.
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Iโm nervous, but excited. And if youโre side-hustling in the game dev world, I bet youโll relate.
02.03.2025 17:06 โ ๐ 1 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 1 ๐ 0๐ Iโm changing everything.
โข Dropping most social media
โข Doubling down on YouTube
โข Experimenting until June
๐ The Fix:
Iโm realigning my reasons:
โข Balance my motivations (money โ happiness)
โข Shift from recognition to contribution
โข Focus on helping people, even if itโs just one
My mix was toxic. Mostly extrinsic.
I was chasing validation and money.
No wonder I lost motivation.
๐ง The Science of Motivation:
Researchers say there are 2 types of motivation:
โข Intrinsic (passion, purpose)
โข Extrinsic (money, validation)
Guess which one leads to burnout? ๐
