We're not gods, We are just like you.

Without trying to sound high in my own right about my successes and failures I just wanted to quickly note back to the human condition. Before I continue, I would like to make reference to a show that deserves huge merit on their accurate exploration into what it means to be human. In recent years from media hype and pushing the taboo boundaries in todays pop culture, we have come to coin the term as the Human Condition. What does that mean? In my opinion it simply defines a maximum six degrees of separation between each other in relation to our emotions and our experiences. What I mean by that is even though you may have just met me, or you may iconize Wayne Gretzky, or even Madonna for our successes or failures, we go through the same trials and tribulations in our every day lives. Am I rich? It doesn't matter. Am I successful? I think so, but only because I have given way to allow myself to grow my career path where my passions cultivate. This show that I am referring to and by no means has it been the only or the last to, is broadcast around the globe and is quite unique as the setting is one such that most wouldn't imagine this type of human condition exploration.

Do you ever remember watching Star Trek one day with your boyfriend, or girlfriend, and thinking, "wow I live with the biggest nerd on the planet?" The setting is for obvious reason space. The plot is based on a dismal present, with a potentially positive outlook led by nothing more than hope. George Georgeadis said it best in one of his presentations, "The characters in fiction need a Kryptonite, so that we too may relate to them." The 200x saga of Battlestar Galactica has the perfect mix of epic tall tale adventures and halt grinding character tragedies to help pave the way for the insight into what makes humans, human. Entertainment such as this relative saga not only bring me down to earth but help me realize that the Icons in our industry that I admire, once sat in my shoes going through the same thing as I am, and funny enough still do.

In my still green Career as a video game, designer, producer, and entrepreneur I have had the privilege to meet some of the people that I one day strive to become. The one's I most not only relate to, but continue admire are the humblest of people. Even though they have been in the industry for many years, made their money, and have been and continue to be acredited for many AAA titles, they talk to you and give you their opinions and experiences in a down to earth manner. Are they gods? No they are just successful. I'm not sure the history of this phrase but we have all heard it, "Funny enough it's not made of gold and their shit stinks too." It's a brutal truth.