We make short, sweet, introductory-level card games, that are beautiful and entertaining.
Have fun.
Be honest with ourselves in this regard. For whatever reason, right, wrong, rational or irrational, if we’re not having fun take a break.
Over-strategizing and branding, between two difference personalities, wasn’t fun.
Be truly supportive.
Being truly supportive (and open-minded) is making your best attempt, even if your gut says ‘no’. It’s not enough to just listening and leave others to their own devices. Always leave a door open to be surprised.
No silent quitting.
Be brave.
Don’t be afraid to be ourselves, even with the possibility of failure. It’s ok to go to just go for it. Don’t be afraid of loss. It’s not the same as stubbornness. Being brave is acknowledging the risks.
Fear leads to reactionary changes. And there is nobody to blame when you didn’t trust your own instincts.
Change needs time. Patience.
Don’t expect all ideas to be immediately received and comprehended. Change is uncomfortable. Expect pushback from others. Don’t feel pressure on yourself to take to new ideas right away. Give it time. Take a step back if needed.
Too much too soon can lead to helplessness and unhappiness.
Keep it simple.
Don’t let perfection be the enemy of progress. We got to pick our battles and adapt accordingly. Sometimes we have to leave money on the table for the sake of sanity. Sometimes it’s less painful to redo things, than to think it to death. No mistake is permanent. Not all ideas are seen through to the end.
There’s nothing more emotional and complicated than sunk-cost fallacy.