New day, new reply.
You may have read my reply that outlines (at least based on my observations and hearsay as an outsider) how Bungie encourages an open, aggressive and "nothing is off the table" collaborative sharing of ideas.
With that said, I also feel it is important to bring up a similar, related and very important topic. But far less pleasant and fuzzy. So, be warned. And if your panties are easily twisted, you may want to stop reading here.
*deep breath*
You're not special. Sorry to be the one to break it to you, but the facts are the facts, and the sooner a person faces them, the better they can respond properly to the reality.
There is not some huge corporation sitting around with a blank checkbook "hoping that some bright person with ideas will come through the door". If that is your career plan, get a Plan B. NOW. Because your plan A sucks. Many people have had that identical "I am more of a big picture, idea sort of guy, ya know? I don't like getting bogged down in the how's, why's and work it takes to get it done, I just come up with the idea and then there are other people who should be able to "make it happen"." No seriously. Millions of people have had that plan. It doesn't work.
The reason that the folks at Bungie are respected and each given a voice at the table is because each of them CAN actually DO something and they are among the best in the world at what they DO. The idea part, that is a side-effect and a bonus of them being good at their real job.
So, don't do drugs, stay in school, work your ass off at SOMETHING, and then, if you are really good at whatever it is you find yourself doing, maybe, just maybe you will be in an environment where you ideas, your dreams, they are worth listening to because people respect you for what you HAVE done and what you CAN DO.
Yes, I know. Mom told me that I was a special snowflake too. That's a mom's job. Don't hate her for it. She loves you and you should never take that for granted. But if you think that "having a good idea" is all it takes to get somewhere? Plan B. Now. And a Plan C isn't a bad idea either.
Sorry.
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haha mad video!
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Damn Recon, when your responses take a turn for the serious, they [i]really[/i] take a turn for the serious. Anyways OP, listen to him, he speaks the tru7h!
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Soo much tru7h...
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Sound advice and good video. Shift your Think Tank concept to the back burner and instill a well-founded Plan A, B, etc. I will not tell you wipe out your initial concept and motivation. I would be a hypocrite if I did. My Plan A was 7/8 baked and my Plan B ended up better off for what I want to do with my hobby turned goal. I do want to note that my initial goal has evolved now that I have more experience in a related field. I'm not going to go into career planning or advice, I believe Recon kicked you in the right direction. Definitely learn how to record your ideas though. It's tough to convey them if you haven't written it out and gone through the motions of making it work out properly. I would keep it a hobby and try to focus it in your own output. Write, draw, paint, film, or even code.
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What a baby...
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I agree, and saw this speech years ago. This is a very good read along the same lines, too. Good on you, BeastWithin for not taking objective criticism personally. Good on you Recon for telling it like it is.
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Edited by moofant: 2/28/2013 5:41:50 AMThat article was good up until the part about changing your personality/pretending to be someone else to find a girlfriend because 'people need things.' Guess what, you do to. Saying that you don't is basically anathema to that amazing Alec Baldwin video it touted on the first few points.
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It's not about [i]pretending[/i] to be someone else. It's about being who you really actually *truly* want to be. Me, I don't shave my beard or shower daily, and based on the loose and practical clothing I wear, I repel the romantic interests of most women. This is a fact, and I don't mind it, because the women that are completely repelled by my appearance usually aren't good for stimulating conversation, and the women who are not completely repelled don't feel like I am out to "get" them, which is true, so I can talk with them comfortably. I like that. BUT if I was sitting around telling myself "I want a gf/want to get laid. Why can't I? It must be the women. They just don't understand what a good person I am." Then that would be a problem, because I would be expecting [i]them[/i] to change to fit [i]my[/i] desire in a woman. Ie., I want a girl that likes sloppy guys but maintains her own image, cares about video games, but doesn't care about celebrities, etc. In other words, a "perfect" girl. That doesn't mean I have high standards, it means I'm an idiot.
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Edited by VIC: 2/27/2013 11:41:16 PMThis article needs to be posted in every girl thread on the internet. Edit: Oh neat, Furious George is back next to my username.
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I'm afraid again. Thank you
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Edited by linkdude64: 2/28/2013 12:17:05 AMStraight up. It's good stuff. Read the linked Last Psychiatrist article entitled "Hipsters on Foodstamps" too. It's gold. Just as much gold as the Cracked article.
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Never said I was special, just an honest question, I know that its rare to catch someones attention with an idea alone. I was simply asking what an place an idea maker [i]could[/i] have, if there is a job that is being part of an 'ideas' team if you will. Working for Bungie is a dream and I don't expect to suddenly and magically get a job with them. I just wanted opinions on if there are or what places someone like me would possibly be in. That being said no offense or underwear twisting is taken or has happened.
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I thank you for understanding that I was not attacking you or attempting to insult you. I was concerned that my post might have come across as too harsh or as a personal attack. Thanks for "getting it".
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I like to think I'm a rational person and am not quick to anger. It would seem to be that it is a rare breed here on the internet.