Jimmy Chattin

Greetings!

And welcome to the website of Jimmy Chattin, senior software engineer, science fiction writer, orator, and just about a little of everything else.

Interested in a C# programmer who’s worked for the likes of Microsoft and Aristocrat (#1 video slot maker)? Checkout LinkedIn.

Want to read some original stories and fan fiction (for practice, of course!)? Those posts are coming to this website.

Need something written or a voice that’s been described as “butter”? Reach out on the Contact page or my podcasts (start with #1).

Old posts can also be found at Make Better Games, where there’s mainly talk about goals and a few games.

Explore. Take a look around. We’ll talk in a bit.

Cast 19 – Virtual Mentors

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I am a multitude. A legion. I am a bit over everyone and everything that I’ve experienced.

lego-1044891_960_720 — Lego figurines from Pixabay.com

Their intelligence, insight, and inspiration have made my life objectively better 😊

This is about those people and things that I continue to learn from every day, things that you too could could add to your squad of virtual intimates.

Here’s a short list of the living mentors I go to for guidance on the daily:

Gary Vee – CEO, writer, speaker, inspirational hustler with more drive than you can shake a stick at and aspire to live up to.
Tim Ferriss (a chat with Gary Vee) – Writer, self-experimenter, professional life- and work-hacker; a nice balance to Gary.
Jocko Willink – Former Navy SEAL commander, writer, leadership consultant, tea maker, jujitsu artist, and master of getting after it.
Jordan Peterson (a chat with Jocko) – At times controversial Canadian psychologist, writer, and current cultural phenomenon.
Paula Pant – Financially independent Afford Anything host, humorist, and charming voice for what we don’t talk about in enough detail: money.

(Be sure to listen in for books and historical figures!)

I also highly recommend these folks:

Scott Galloway (The Algebra of Happiness)
Alpha M
Big Think
Extra Credits
Jenna Moreci
Warhammer (What 40K is all about: “In the grim darkness of the far future, there is only war.”)
Esther Perel (I didn’t talk about in this cast, but she’ll be in the next one!)

Who do you already follow from on this list? Who are you adding? 🤔 Let me know who your mentors are – I want to learn from them too!

Cheers through next week.

Cast 18 – March April Goals

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GOALS GOALS GOALS

It’s that time again 😁 In seriousness, March has been a rocker for the world. COVID-19 has shut down entire countries, killed tens-of-thousands, and forced millions more indoors indefinitely.

I have not been without impact myself, be it a sickness earlier in the month 😷 to now working from home like so many others. It’s affected my goals, too, for March, and brought a… clarity, to my thoughts.

Listen to the ‘cast for more info! As a reminder, my goals for March were:

Giving overtime at work
Property buying
Writing
Following yes-and-no lists

For April, we’re going to be taking it a little easier as we settle into this new WFH lifestyle 😶

Stay safe at home yourself! Leave a comment on how COVID-19 has affected you too.

Chat with you next week! Cheers!

Cast 17 – Feeling of Isolation

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Last week I was sick. Before that I was nixing GDC (since cancelled). Now, I realized I was in trouble, so I took care of myself.

Will be taking care of myself.

Before continuing, check out the World Health Organization for up-to-date COVID-19 FAQs!

Listen to the cast to pick-up some self care for yourself 😊

Cast 16 – Sickness

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Tissue Paper on Container Near Glass Window — Tissues from Pexels.com

To learn more about what’s going on in the world, listen to some news.

To learn more about what’s hit me, give a listen to this week’s cast.

Be well. See you on the other side!

Cast 15 – Feb Mar 2020 Goals

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A combination post! Last month’s goals get addressed, while we set off to conquer March.

Spoilers ahead:

February Goals Reviewed:

Housing
1. Won. Work towards owning property done every. Single. Day. Get some!
Writing
1. Won. I came in at the minimum, but a pass is a pass. Housing did take a lot, and I hope to apply that work ethic to my writing as well.
Overtime
1. Won. Not as much as expected (due dates got pushed), but still an extra 2-5 hours committed every week (largely eaten by meetings 😭).
Yes and No
1. Won! I tell you how beneficial these lists have been for me in the podcast. Give it a listen to know how much I recommend such things! 😃

On to what counts…

March Goals Proposal:

Housing Round 2
1. The primary goal. I have done a lot of the leg work required to get started, but now it’s time to close. There’s a lot of risk, so patience is key.
Writing
1. COME ON, JIMMY. WRITE LIKE YOU MEAN IT. EVEN MERELY 10% OF WHAT YOU SPEND ON HOUSING.
2. ARGH 😡
3. Just…
  1. Just write something.
    1. Put it out there.
      1. Come on, man…
Overtime
1. Should be the last month of crunch, but we’ll wait to see. For now, 2-5 hours extra will suffice.
Yes and No
1. Can I keep it up for a second month? I really hope so. Will need to re-evaluate early if certain goals eclipse 😉

2003 — Phone lock screen images from Yigit Koroglu and Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team.

And as a reminder, GDC is not happening this March (it’s for the better).

That be that! Let me know what your thoughts on the podcast style are and your own goals in March. Looking forward to hearing about your endeavors! Cheers!