Am I really free?
The more rules I set for myself, the freer I feel. Maybe what really traps me is the wide open field where I can do anything.
Alex Hsu
Indie developer, AI music miner, aspiring writer, ADHD.
Documenting my journey of personal growth and the pursuit of simplicity.
Book in progress
You Don't Procrastinate in Video Games
Approach life like a game to make growth more engaging and strategic.
38 / 42 chapters 90%
Latest: Game mindset: as long as you're still playing, it's not game over
Recent posts
5 games I recommend right now
My takes on Chants of Sennaar, Demon Bluff, StarVaders, Leap Year, and UFO 50, plus two I don't recommend.
IndieWeb Carnival roundup: 25 'No way!?' moments
The roundup of the IndieWeb Carnival I hosted in June on the theme 'No way!?' 25 submissions, 25 facts and stories that made me go 'No way!?', each with my 'No Way Index.'
I once wrote a breakup song too
While digging through an old hard drive, I found a breakup demo I'd completely forgotten existed. Six years later, I'm finally sharing it.
The tuition I pay for procrastinating
One day too late, and my wife's MacBook Pro cost $500 more. My procrastination keeps making me miss one chance after another.
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You Don't Procrastinate in Video Games
Apply game thinking to life
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Beginner writer growth log
Writing journey
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Productivity
Doing the right things
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Pursuing simplicity
Less is more
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