Uploaded January 2024 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
I have over 3000 hours in Minecraft, 800 in Total War Warhammer 2, and 600 in Terraria. I understand more than most how games can be an escape from real life. And while I have talked about gamification applied to real life in the past, I have never gone this far in the application.
After going through the gamification exercises McGonigal provides, my life has changed for the better!
I feel more alive, playful, zesty (it's a word now I made it up), driven, better able to navigate negative emotions, and more.
Let me show you how to do the same!
🎮Gamification Resource List: resource.aidanhelfant.com/gamificationresourcelist
MY FREE ONLINE COURSES:
🔗Unlock Your Genius With Linked Book Notetaking: aidanhelfant.com/linked-book-notetaking
🚀3 Days to Lecture Notetaking Mastery in Obsidian: course.aidanhelfant.com/3daystolecturenotetakingmastery
MY ONLINE COURSES:
📚The Art Of Linked Reading: aidanhelfant.com/learn-the-art-of-linked-reading-in-3-weeks
🎓Obsidian University: Your Secret Weapon at School: shop.johnmavrick.com/obsidian-university
MY FAVORITE THINGS:
📚How I choose the next book to read (Shortform): Shortform.com/aidanhelfant
🗞️How I take notes highlights on everything: (Reader): readwise.io/read
💡How I remember what I read (Readwise): readwise.io/aidanhelfant
⭐My favorite flashcard app (IDoRecall): idorecall.com/#pricing Use Discount Code (AidanFriend15% for 15% off)
🎧How I listen to books (Audible Plus): amzn.to/3CQ0Wi9
🚀How I organize my content creation in Notion: gumroad.com/a/70722675/XfxcEw
JOIN THE JOURNEY:
🌎Check out my Blogging Website: aidanhelfant.com
✉️Subscribe to my Email Newsletter: aidanhelfant.com/newsletter
🌻Check out my published Obsidian vault: https://publish.obsidian.md/aidanhelfant
🎙️Check out my Podcast: open.spotify.com/show/3ZeS9QuqYGGS91YNl7cNf0
🐦Check out my Twitter: twitter.com/AidanHelfant
Aidan’s Email: aidanhelfanthello@gmail.com
PS: Some of the links shown above are Affiliate Links and I do receive a commission for purchases 🤪
My Amazing Editors for Videos:
Dan Kinneth Torres: upwork.com/nx/wm/workroom/29029638/overview
⏱ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Intro
02:12 - What Does Being Gameful Mean?
03:02 - Adopt a Challenge Mindset
04:12 - Seek Power-ups
06:49 - Fight Bad Guys
08:50 - Create and Pursue Quests
10:08 - Find Allies
12:28 - Create a Secret Identity
15:53 - Creating and Achieving Epic Wins
17:43 - My Life as a Game
I have over 3000 hours in Minecraft, 800 in Total War Warhammer 2, and 600 in Terraria. I understand more than most how games can be an escape from real life. And while I have talked about gamification applied to real life in the past, I have never gone this far in the application.
After going through the gamification exercises McGonigal provides, my life has changed for the better!
I feel more alive, playful, zesty (it's a word now I made it up), driven, better able to navigate negative emotions, and more.
Let me show you how to do the same!
🎮Gamification Resource List: resource.aidanhelfant.com/gamificationresourcelist
MY FREE ONLINE COURSES:
🔗Unlock Your Genius With Linked Book Notetaking: aidanhelfant.com/linked-book-notetaking
🚀3 Days to Lecture Notetaking Mastery in Obsidian: course.aidanhelfant.com/3daystolecturenotetakingmastery
MY ONLINE COURSES:
📚The Art Of Linked Reading: aidanhelfant.com/learn-the-art-of-linked-reading-in-3-weeks
🎓Obsidian University: Your Secret Weapon at School: shop.johnmavrick.com/obsidian-university
MY FAVORITE THINGS:
📚How I choose the next book to read (Shortform): Shortform.com/aidanhelfant
🗞️How I take notes highlights on everything: (Reader): readwise.io/read
💡How I remember what I read (Readwise): readwise.io/aidanhelfant
⭐My favorite flashcard app (IDoRecall): idorecall.com/#pricing Use Discount Code (AidanFriend15% for 15% off)
🎧How I listen to books (Audible Plus): amzn.to/3CQ0Wi9
🚀How I organize my content creation in Notion: gumroad.com/a/70722675/XfxcEw
JOIN THE JOURNEY:
🌎Check out my Blogging Website: aidanhelfant.com
✉️Subscribe to my Email Newsletter: aidanhelfant.com/newsletter
🌻Check out my published Obsidian vault: https://publish.obsidian.md/aidanhelfant
🎙️Check out my Podcast: open.spotify.com/show/3ZeS9QuqYGGS91YNl7cNf0
🐦Check out my Twitter: twitter.com/AidanHelfant
Aidan’s Email: aidanhelfanthello@gmail.com
PS: Some of the links shown above are Affiliate Links and I do receive a commission for purchases 🤪
My Amazing Editors for Videos:
Dan Kinneth Torres: upwork.com/nx/wm/workroom/29029638/overview
⏱ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Intro
02:12 - What Does Being Gameful Mean?
03:02 - Adopt a Challenge Mindset
04:12 - Seek Power-ups
06:49 - Fight Bad Guys
08:50 - Create and Pursue Quests
10:08 - Find Allies
12:28 - Create a Secret Identity
15:53 - Creating and Achieving Epic Wins
17:43 - My Life as a Game
