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I want to help my fellow game developers bring their careers to the next level.
I write about life, the industry, and how to better yourself so that you become more successful.
Let me know what other topics you want to see covered, and how I can help!
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Akash Thakkar
Jan 5, 20211 min read
Why We're All Imposters
The goal isn't to get rid of imposter syndrome. Here's how to think about it instead.
Akash Thakkar
Dec 19, 20202 min read
DoTheThingitis: Why We Must Release Imperfect Work
Why we should always release our stuff - even if it isn't perfect.
Akash Thakkar
Dec 17, 20202 min read
Why You MUST Share Your Work
Why Sharing our work is key to our success as creatives - even if we're just starting out.
Akash Thakkar
Dec 10, 20203 min read
How to "Make It" as an Artist
The one skill you need to make it in any creative field.
Akash Thakkar
Jul 29, 20205 min read
How to Support Others - Especially When We're Jealous
Even when others are more successful than us, we need to get good at cheering them on instead of tearing them down. Here's how.
Akash Thakkar
Jul 17, 20202 min read
Why Talent Matters (And Why It Doesn't)
Talent is seen as the end-all be-all in any creative world... but does it really matter?
Akash Thakkar
Jul 1, 20205 min read
How to use Overbreaks to Make Working From Home a Breeze
How to work from home and get a ludicrous amount of work done
Akash Thakkar
Jun 23, 20206 min read
How to Network in a Time of Social Distancing
How to network in the game industry - especially while stuck at home
Akash Thakkar
Jun 16, 20206 min read
How to Achieve your Dreams (Especially if the Odds are Against You)
HOLY HECK THE TUSKEGEE AIRMEN WERE SO BADASS! Not only were they some of the best pilots during World War 2, but they were also among the...
Akash Thakkar
Jan 3, 20207 min read
The FFF Framework: How to Prioritize your Goals Instantly
I've GOT to tell you about this bear I just found out about. Actually, make that a Polish Nazi-fighting bear. His name was Wotjek (which...
Akash Thakkar
Dec 3, 20196 min read
Why Momentum Matters More Than Progress (And How to Increase It)
Way back in 1936, a Russian Scientist named Vladimir Lukyanov was tasked with finding a way to improve Russian concrete. To do this, like...
Akash Thakkar
Nov 25, 20191 min read
How to Reinvent Yourself (and "Make It" As a Composer) - Interview with Tom Salta
Today, we have a special treat! Below is a video interview with Tom Salta, who's worked on games such as Halo, Killer Instinct Season 3,...
Akash Thakkar
Oct 16, 20194 min read
How to use the One Scrap Method to Create Better Work
Did you know that, way back in the early 1900s, New York City was covered in banana peels? Back then, New York was just blanketed in...
Akash Thakkar
Mar 13, 20196 min read
INDIE OR AAA
The decision between AAA and Indie is a common issue. Depending on your career goals, you’re going to run into different issues with each.
Akash Thakkar
Mar 4, 20192 min read
HOW TO ASK SO THAT PEOPLE WILL LISTEN
Most of us have our asks completely backwards. Learn how to ask acquaintances for meetings, feedback, advice, or any sort of favor.
Akash Thakkar
Jan 8, 20191 min read
THE TWO MOST POWERFUL WORDS
“You will.”
These two words fueled me for years. That’s all it took for me to know that making it was possible.
Akash Thakkar
Dec 25, 20186 min read
GO SLOW | GO FAR
By not killing yourself to achieve your goals, constantly switching industries, learning irrelevant skills, etc, you get a lot more done.
Akash Thakkar
Nov 13, 20181 min read
DO YOU NEED TO GO TO SCHOOL TO WORK IN GAME AUDIO?
To answer that very quickly… no. No you don't.
But school has a lot of hidden benefits that no one really talks about.
Akash Thakkar
Jul 1, 20183 min read
GRIT > TALENT
Often, we'll get into a slump and wonder if all the insane amounts of effort is worthwhile.
Akash Thakkar
Mar 7, 20183 min read
SCHEDULE > GOALS
While your goals matter, you need to make sure you have a plan to follow through with them.
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