Sergei Zenkin

💞Sanity check If you are not happy with how things are going on right now - it is time to take some action. 🚧Check what should be avoided Think about list of what you can stop doing now and feel better because of it 🎯Take action Find the things you can change right now. If it will be some little steps - it's fine. You need just to start moving to the better future, not to do it fast.

⏳ Crunch Is Overrated If you're crunching for days on end, it's time to hit pause. Burning out isn’t heroic—it’s a dead end. Even the toughest warriors need a breather. 🌴 Vacation Time Vacations aren’t just for show-offs. They’re essential for keeping your creative spark alive. You don't need an ambitios plans for the vacation, it will be usable even with a slight change of everyday focus. 🔄 UNO: Reverse Needing crunches but skipping vacations? It will be good to reverse the habits in the long term. Switching on to the vacation is also a skill and even if you think now that you don't need it - you still can learn it and put to good use.

🎮Switch Your Play Don’t just play the genres you work on—branch out. Experiment with different games to keep your own creative juices flowing. 📘Learn, Don’t Stagnate Feeling like you’re on a creative treadmill? Time to throw in a new challenge. Whether it’s mastering a new game design tool or exploring a fresh design philosophy, keep your skills sharp and your mind engaged. 🎨Non-gaming hobby Find a hobby that doesn't involve games. Whether it's painting, playing the guitar, or gardening, it's crucial to have a some separate passion to keep your sanity. It will be helpful in the tough times at your main job. 🏃Get Physical Regular little physical activity will help as well.

📢Ideas Need Voices Got a game-changing idea? It’s only real when your team gets it. Effective communication transforms great concepts into tangible results. You need to be able to reach both the team and it's stakeholders with it to be effective. Remember, no one’s a mind reader. 🤝 Act together to do more Solo acts are cool, but in game development, teamwork wins the game. Highlight collaboration because more brains (especially creative ones) always lead to better outcomes. 🌟Understand the team ideas Really understand your team to tap into collective creativity. When you get each other’s wild ideas, that’s when you will be able to get on edge.

🛠️ Problem Solver at Heart Anyone can follow a plan, but you shine when plans implode. Showcasing your knack for tackling "impossible" development challenges not only proves you're indispensable—it makes you the hero of your team, in a good and inspirational way. ✨ Strength in Solutions Each resolved issue isn't just a victory; it's a testament to your game designer toolkit. It's about showcasing your open minded readiness to solve anything, impressively and consistently. 🎯 Fit for Feature Ownership Your flair for sorting game development chaos? Perfect prep for a Feature Owner role. Owning features means turning problems into opportunities—exactly where you can excel with problem solving background.

📖 Back to Basics. You might design epic boss fights, but mastering core principles like mechanics and aesthetics is crucial. It’s not just about impressing your boss—it ensures you and your team are speaking the same language. 🌟 Beyond Your Role Don’t just stick to your job description. Explore wider game design areas to ignite innovation. It's about being adaptable and ready to tackle anything the game (or team) throws your way. 🔍 Jack of All Trades Prove you’re not just another specialist. A solid understanding of game design basics lets you jump into projects with creative solutions that can make or break a game’s fun factor.