Best Game Developer Job Tips Podcasts (2025)

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Are You Blocking Your Own Success? 30:24

5d ago30:24

30:24

Send us a text What if the biggest obstacle in your career journey isn't your resume, network, or skillset—but the way you talk to yourself? In this episode, we explore how our internal dialogue shapes our professional possibilities in profound ways. Stanford psychologist Carol Dweck's research reveals that people with growth mindsets are three tim…

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667: Jen Simmons on Declarative Web Push, Form Control Styling, & More 1:07:02

2d ago1:07:02

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Show Description Jen Simmons stops by to talk about new CSS and Safari features like Form Control Styling, Declarative Web Push, Typography, contrast-color(), and more. Listen on Website → Guests Jen Simmons Guest's Main URL • Guest's Social Safari & WebKit Evangelist. Member of the CSS Working Group. Webmaster since 1996. Links webkit.org Safari R…

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666: What Are the Evils of the Web Platform? 1:02:12

9d ago1:02:12

1:02:12

Show Description How it all comes back to the why column, dark patterns, privacy and tracking, getting emails forever from one purchase, how to be bold with communication while still being respectful, HTMHell, CSS mistakes, are we anti-JSON, and the state of FitVid in 2025. Listen on Website → Links Markup from hell - HTMHell Incomplete List of Mis…

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Stop Applying to Hundreds of Jobs and Do This Instead 37:19

19d ago37:19

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Send us a text The modern job search feels increasingly like shouting into a void – applications disappear, algorithms filter resumes before human eyes ever see them, and the infamous "easy apply" buttons tempt us with convenience while sabotaging our chances. If you've found yourself submitting dozens or even hundreds of applications without respo…

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665: JavaScript Educator and Twitch Streamer Mat Marquis 1:01:18

16d ago1:01:18

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Show Description Fresh off his Megaman Streamathon, Mat Marquis joins us to talk about becoming a professional Twitch streamer, creating a JavaScript course, his thoughts on the design and content of said course, a brief moment on Linux in 2025, and attempts to make the web weird and fun again. Listen on Website → Guests Mat Marquis Guest's Main UR…

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664: Figma Sites, CSS Carousels, and Internship Prep 1:05:29

22d ago1:05:29

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Show Description How much would you pay for new users, initial thoughts on Figma's announcements, CSS carousel follow up, favicon easter eggs, how do you prepare for an internship, and why aren't more developers using logical properties? Listen on Website → Links Windsurf (formerly Codeium) - The most powerful AI Code Editor Figma Sites Figma Make …

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Risks, Community, and Why Your Purpose Isn't Your Job Title 27:14

1M ago27:14

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Send us a text "What is my purpose?" stands among life's most profound questions, keeping us awake at night searching for clarity. But what if finding your purpose isn't about discovering one perfect answer or having a magical "aha" moment? What if purpose is something we actively build through daily work, meaningful connections, and overcoming cha…

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663: HBD Dave, Silly Web Fun, Color-Mix Tips 1:00:32

1M ago1:00:32

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Show Description Do we sound drunk on Shorts? What speed do you listen to your podcasts at? Happy Birthday to Dave, Roblox scams, having silly fun on the web, Crashlands 2 released, a Balatro moment, non-standard browser use testing, and color-mix follow up. Listen on Website → Links The Adventure Zone | Maximum Fun Don't let your voice be flattene…

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EP13: Forging Your Future w/ Callum Bridgmount-John 30:23

1M ago30:23

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In this episode, we chat with Wargaming's Global Head of Early Careers, Callum Bridgmount-John. Callum leads the Early Careers Program (formerly known as Wargaming Forge), which assists job seekers of all stripes. From entry-level internships to online courses designed to level up your knowledge, Wargaming's Early Careers program is something all j…

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662: Alternative Browsers, Discord vs Circle, and AI in the Browser 1:03:00

1M ago1:03:00

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Show Description We're talking browsers and discussing alternative options like Vivaldi and Brave, the implications of Chrome's potential sale to OpenAI, the impact of AI on browser functionality, Discord vs Circle, and building with Hotwire. Listen on Website → Links Newfangled Browser Alternatives – Frontend Masters Blog Zen Browser Horse Browser…

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Authentic Connections: Why Real Workplace Relationships Matter More Than You Think 38:04

2M ago38:04

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Send us a text Career success isn't just about who you know, but how real those connections are. In this episode, we dive deep into the transformative power of authentic workplace relationships—the kind built on trust, mutual respect, and genuine curiosity about others. We offer five tips and strategies to help our listeners build authentic relatio…

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EP12: What I Learned About Recruiting From The Church of Scientology w/ Anna Moss 32:31

2M ago32:31

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In this episode, I'm chatting with recruiter extraordinaire Anna Moss. Anna has held a wide range of recruiting and consulting roles in the video game and tech industries over her career. I talk to her about recruiting ethics, how she created her "#AnnaMosity" content, which exposes the "tips and tricks" that some recruiters may use, and maybe most…

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661: Working Vacations, Ripping Out JavaScript, and Non-US Cloud Service Options 58:56

2M ago58:56

58:56

Show Description What are the non-US cloud services options, falling off the blogging train and trying to get back on, working on vacation, Chris recaps the Alaskan Folk Festival experience, how often do you go back and clean out JavaScript, and the idea of gilding just one lily on a new project. Listen on Website → Links European Alternatives A la…

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660: Teaching CSS, Conferences, and Masonry Updates 58:48

2M ago58:48

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Show Description Follow up on thoughts about teaching CSS from scratch, questions about conferences to attend as well as a way to kickstart a conference idea, some Balatro thoughts, and our thoughts on the recent Grid vs Masonry debate. Listen on Website → Links The Homebrewery - NaturalCrit SmashingConf in-person Conferences 2025 — Friendly, inclu…

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Stay in the Game: Practical Tips for Job Seekers During Market Shifts 27:05

2M ago27:05

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Send us a text Feeling stuck in your job search? You're not alone. The employment landscape is shifting dramatically due to policy changes, advancing technology, and evolving workplace models—creating a perfect storm of uncertainty for job seekers everywhere. In this practical episode, we break down how to stay motivated and strategic when the job …

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659: CSS Carousel Configurator Demos with Adam Argyle 1:10:29

2M ago1:10:29

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Show Description Adam Argyle joins us to chat about new CSS features that are demo'd in a carousel configurator - a builder-like experience to help visualize the capabilities of a CSS only Carousel: buttons, markers, paging and inertness. Listen on Website → Guests Adam Argyle Guest's Main URL • Guest's Social CSS at Google. Links Chrome Canary Fea…

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EP11: Community Voices 2 29:53

2M ago29:53

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In this episode of the show, we're hearing from Charlie and Lawrence, two members of our growing community who came on to share their stories with us! Want to share your story on an upcoming episode? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/JxMG7oe7FAWWR7Gv6 Check out http://gameindustryjobhunt.com for more episodes and resources! Follow the show on s…

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658: Andy Bell on Working with Clients, Writing, and Building Courses for Web Builders 1:02:22

2M ago1:02:22

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Show Description We're joined by Andy Bell, the founder of Set Studio. They discuss the evolution of web design, the importance of client relationships, and the innovative approaches taken at Set Studio and Piccalilli. The conversation covers the shift from traditional design methods to a more browser-centric approach, the challenges of client work…

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Three Essential Steps to Building Professional Confidence 44:29

2M ago44:29

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Send us a text Confidence in the workplace doesn't just happen—it's built through intentional strategies that anyone can learn. Whether you're starting your first job after graduation or transitioning to a new role after years of experience, that initial uncertainty and imposter syndrome can affect everyone. The difference between those who thrive …

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657: David Darnes on Web Components and Design Systems 1:04:51

3M ago1:04:51

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Show Description David Darnes joins us to talk about his work on the Nord design system, writing web components, working with embeds and web components, thoughts on building a progress bar or notification component, keeping design systems and design tools in sync, and tricks for components and variables. Listen on Website → Guests David Darnes Gues…

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656: Onboarding Woes, Coloring Links, and AI Slop Theories 55:21

3M ago55:21

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Show Description Onboarding users is a lot more difficult than you might think it is, how should links be coloured or styled, keeping web software up to date, why does some AI slop get created in the first place, getting context for why things happened or decisions were made, and our first bullet point dev career story (Steve's version). Listen on …

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Embracing Career Anxiety: The Evolution of You and Your Career 25:29

3M ago25:29

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Send us a text Join us for an engaging Coffee and Career Hour episode as we chat about career decision-making and the anxiety that comes with. We tackle common misconceptions about entering the workforce and discuss how career transitions can actually be gateways to self-discovery and growth. This episode is all about embracing the fluid nature of …

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EP10: Hiking in Nepal, Overcoming Imposter Syndrome, and Knowing Your Worth with Chris Tran 49:05

3M ago49:05

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In episode 10 of the Game Industry Job Hunt podcast, we're hearing from gaming industry career coach and former Head of SEA Esports at Riot Games, Chris Tran. Not only is Chris full of great advice for every job hunter, but he also has a pretty awesome origin story. The current job market in the games industry can be scary, but scary is all relativ…

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655: Conspiracy Theory Theories, View Transitions vs CSS Animations, and Autocomplete 45:50

3M ago45:50

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Show Description It's a speed run meeting edition episode and we're talking conspiracy theories, getting hypnotized, disinformation on TikTok vs the news, view transitions vs CSS animations vs the web animation API, follow ups on font-weight and attire, and classic autocomplete vs AI autocomplete. Listen on Website → Links SubwayTakes (@subwaytakes…

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654: UI + State, AI Missing Context But Adds Browsers, and Scalability on the Web 56:34

3M ago56:34

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Show Description UI and state struggles, AI missing important sand context, should we look forward to AI browsers, how bad is the mobile web in 2025, what does scalability with websites actually mean, and is there a role for someone as a project manager with tech insight? Listen on Website → Links Dribbble - Discover the World’s Top Designers & Cre…

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Navigating the Medical School Application Journey with Expert Insights from Nicole Samani 59:54

3M ago59:54

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Send us a text In this episode, we connect with our special guest, Nicole Samani, the founder of Next Step Admissions - an admission counseling service that aims to empower students to achieve their fullest potential in their educational journey. Nicole's journey from indecision at UCLA to founding her own educational counseling firm is nothing sho…

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653: Interop 2025, Attributes, and Black Boxes of AI 58:34

3M ago58:34

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Show Description We're looking at the Interop 2025 announcements, Dave is hating on (and talking about) attributes, debating better ways to handle color inputs, following up on the implications of AI that is shaped by politics, and Dave mouthblogs the secret black boxes of AI. Listen on Website → Links interop/2025/README CSS Day 2025, 5th & 6th of…

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EP9: Insights From a Hiring Manager w/ Hilary Goldstein 50:31

3M ago50:31

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In this episode of the show, I'm chatting with Hilary Goldstein to get his insights as someone who's been a hiring manager many times in his career. Not only does he give us some super useful intel on what hiring managers may be looking for, but he also offers some great general tips on networking (and making it count), the importance of asking goo…

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652: Talking to Bots, Building Browser Games, and Political LLMs 1:02:53

4M ago1:02:53

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Show Description Remembering the old days before we had bots, teaching kids to talk to bots, how difficult is it to build games in the browser, are we seeing LLMs get more political, what does mainstream media really mean, and have you heard about PouchDB? Listen on Website → Links PixiJS: The HTML5 Creation Engine Unreal Engine: Powerful Real-Time…

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Using AI for Your Job Search 25:28

4M ago25:28

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Send us a text The episode delves into how AI is revolutionizing the job search process and the evolving landscape of career development tools. We discuss the significance of using AI effectively to craft resumes, prepare for interviews, and tailor cover letters without losing personal authenticity. Artificial intelligence is not just an emerging t…

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651: Jason Lengstorf on CodeTV.dev, DevRel Panic, and Spicy Gear 56:58

4M ago56:58

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Show Description Jason joins us to talk about his rebranding to CodeTV.dev, how Chris Coyier helped him become a star, the power of free, how he makes money with CodeTV, sponsorship and tech shows, crappy web cams, and the gear he uses to look and sound amazing. Listen on Website → Guests Jason Lengstorf Guest's Main URL • Guest's Social Jason Leng…

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EP8: AI and the Job Hunt 21:14

4M ago21:14

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In this episode, I'm flying solo and we're talking about AI and the part it plays in the job hunt. We go over some the challenges AI presents, like ATSs (applicant tracking systems) and the fact that it can make it harder to stand out in the crowd, as well as a few tips to help you use AI to your advantage. Links Huntr: https://huntr.co/ Check out …

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How to develop the perfect trading strategy with Akil Stokes - #248 54:05

4M ago54:05

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In this podcast episode, we talked to trader and educator Akil Stokes who shares his journey, trading philosophy, and advice for traders at all levels. He emphasizes price action trading, using structure and patterns. Akil discusses his shift from strict mechanical trading to a more discretionary price action approach, highlighting the importance o…

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650: Layout in CSS, Balatro Q&A, Chrome Biz, & Forkin VS Code 1:04:46

4M ago1:04:46

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Show Description Does layout make CSS difficult to learn from scratch, Chris quizzes Dave about Balatro, getting back into Pokemon, why should Google have to sell Chrome, adding fun features to apps you already have to keep you using them like Raycast, and thoughts on the VS Code forks + AI. Listen on Website → Links Web Awesome Layout Anatomy Bala…

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649: Chrome 133, Attribute Update, and Standardized Async CSS 59:33

4M ago59:33

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Show Description Dealing with AI creating fake work by famous artists, HTML is actually a programming language, Chrome 133 updates, attr updates, making "this" less annoying, and Scott Jehl's trying to standardize Async CSS. Listen on Website → Links This Aged Great! Faking William Morris, Generative Forgery, and the Erosion of Art History HTML Pro…

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EP7: Breaking Into the Games Industry: Insights from Entry-Level Job Hunter Conor Ross 34:45

4M ago34:45

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In this episode of the Game Industry Job Hunt podcast, we dive deep into the challenges and experiences of entry-level job seekers in the gaming industry. I had the pleasure of speaking with Conor Ross, an aspiring community manager, social media manager, and producer who is currently navigating the job market while finishing his degree at Virginia…

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Trader Performance Masterclass with Mandi R. - #247 1:02:24

5M ago1:02:24

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We had the pleasure of talking to Mandi R. last week. She is a trading performance and mindset coach. In this episode we talk about trauma, dealing with losses, and we go very personal with her. ► Connect with Mandi: Twitter: https://x.com/MPX_Trader Website: High Performance Trading ################ Edgewonk trading journal: ► https://www.edgewonk…

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Mastering Your Job Search: Strategies for Success 43:00

5M ago43:00

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Send us a text Discover the secrets to mastering your job search and transforming challenges into stepping stones. We'll share invaluable insights on why securing a new position before leaving your current one is important, especially for fresh graduates entering the workforce. Join us as we unpack the emotional rollercoaster of job hunting, from g…

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648: Speculating on Funding Open Source 53:19

5M ago53:19

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Show Description Hard hitting investigative journalism episode warning: Chris and Dave speculate on the ways a project like void(0) could make money. Listen on Website → Links Biome, toolchain of the web Vite | Next Generation Frontend Tooling Rollup Rolldown Jest Vitest | Next Generation testing framework Playwright Cypress VoidZero | Next Generat…

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30% a Year: The Hidden Secrets of Elite Traders - #246 7:45

5M ago7:45

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Why the best traders make 'only' 30% annually, the importance of risk management, and the challenges of sustaining long-term success. Learn why consistency, emotional resilience, and understanding market conditions matter more than flashy returns. Perfect for traders looking to build sustainable and disciplined strategies. ############### Join my t…

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647: Slash Pages vs Wikis vs Posts, RSS, Living with an ADHD Diagnosis, and M4 Upgrades 53:09

5M ago53:09

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Show Description In this episode, we kick off the New Year with chats about battling illness over the holidays, the challenges of maintaining productivity, the differences between slash pages, wikis, and blog posts, how we use RSS, the importance of containers and context, Dave talks about living with ADHD, developing a system approach to CSS, Chri…

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EP6: Community Stories 53:10

5M ago53:10

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In this episode of the show, we're hearing from two of our listeners -- Kai and Kevin -- as they share their stories with us. Not only that, they're also sharing invaluable insights and learnings that have come from their time on the hunt. Links: Amir Satvat's Discord Community Check out http://gameindustryjobhunt.com for more episodes and resource…

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Navigating Career Insights, Generational Shifts, and the Impact of Technology in the Job Market with Judy Lam 51:39

5M ago51:39

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Send us a text Discover the secrets to navigating the post-college landscape with insights from Judy Lam, the Career Center Director at Pierce College. With a wealth of experience guiding students from diverse backgrounds, Judy shares indispensable advice on planning for life after graduation. Amidst shifting career expectations, she offers practic…

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Master your trading psychology with Yvan Byeajee (Trading Composure) - #245 40:39

5M ago40:39

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We had the pleasure of sitting together with Yvan Byeajee, known as Trading Composure on social media, and talk about all things trading psychology, habits, consistency, and accountability. We had a lot of fun picking his brain and diving deep into these important trading topics. Want to connect with Yvan? Here are his channels and trading material…

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EP5: The Five N's of Job Hunting: Strategies for Success in the Gaming Industry w/ Career Coach Adam Hobbs 54:59

5M ago54:59

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In episode 5 of the Game Industry Job Hunt podcast, I sit down with career coach Adam Hobbs, the CEO of GamingCareers.gg. With over a decade of experience in the gaming and esports industries, Adam shares invaluable insights into optimizing your job search and navigating career transitions. Looking to enhance your job search in the gaming industry?…

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Succeed as a trader in 2025! The ultimate end of year review process - #244 24:02

6M ago24:02

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Copy and paste the end-oy-year review template below and use it in your own review process: Step-by-Step End-of-Year Review for Traders Performance Review Metrics to Assess: 5 – 10 largest winners and largest losers. Most and least profitable confluence factor. Identify periods of strong performance and underperformance. Maximum drawdown and recove…

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