Life is More than a high Gamerscore
by Jay Moore · 02/07/2008 (5:04 am) · 15 comments
Life is More than a high Gamerscore
When "Recent Blog Post" becomes an Oxymoron
I thought I'd take a moment and reconnect after what has to be the "BIGGEST" year of my life 2007 and share some highlights.
I enjoyed a great year pursing my passion of helping game devs build value in their IP and organizations (I call it brand value) with my consulting work through The Strategery Group. I enjoyed my first large "liquidity event" with the now much publicized IAC merger. I numbered GG as the 7th starve-up that I've entrepreneur-ed. Looking back since I struck out on my latest new venture 19 months ago, I realize I participated in a great moment in time that will be part of my legacy in helping build The Garage, but it has been a great joy to see some very tangible rewards.
We got a new Samoyed puppy, Epiphany or "Pip", and of course we had to get her a new car, new house (with minor remodeling) and now more obedience lessons (I think it was the $1500 first edition of Charlotte's Web she ate that was the last straw).
As usual I traveled a bit, Amsterdam, Austin, TX 4x, Las Vegas 2x, Seattle 8x, Victoria, BC 2x (23rd anniversary), Los Angeles 3x, San Francisco 3x, Leavenworth, WA, Minneapolis, MN, and Orlando, FL (Didney World) - only 27 weeks away from home this year (down from 35 last year), speaking only 4 times at only 10 conferences and more importantly I got to take Julie, my wife, with me on 10 of those trips - with six weeks just vacation (making up for 15 years of no vacations).
Oh yeah, Julie and were in a serious car accident and I was diagnosed with low level bladder cancer, received immunology treatments and now have a conditional clean bill of health (part of why I slowed down a bit to enjoy the recovery time). I've started discovering all things antioxidant, vitamins, whole grains, new red wines, taken up darts, walking 3 miles a day at the dog park and Wii fitness. Taking time to enjoy life during my rush to build new dreams and help others realize their visions.
I enjoyed getting to go to IGC this year and just "be", but I miss being present in the GG community and am constantly amazed at what I see coming out of 'The Garage'.
When "Recent Blog Post" becomes an Oxymoron
I thought I'd take a moment and reconnect after what has to be the "BIGGEST" year of my life 2007 and share some highlights.
I enjoyed a great year pursing my passion of helping game devs build value in their IP and organizations (I call it brand value) with my consulting work through The Strategery Group. I enjoyed my first large "liquidity event" with the now much publicized IAC merger. I numbered GG as the 7th starve-up that I've entrepreneur-ed. Looking back since I struck out on my latest new venture 19 months ago, I realize I participated in a great moment in time that will be part of my legacy in helping build The Garage, but it has been a great joy to see some very tangible rewards.
We got a new Samoyed puppy, Epiphany or "Pip", and of course we had to get her a new car, new house (with minor remodeling) and now more obedience lessons (I think it was the $1500 first edition of Charlotte's Web she ate that was the last straw).
As usual I traveled a bit, Amsterdam, Austin, TX 4x, Las Vegas 2x, Seattle 8x, Victoria, BC 2x (23rd anniversary), Los Angeles 3x, San Francisco 3x, Leavenworth, WA, Minneapolis, MN, and Orlando, FL (Didney World) - only 27 weeks away from home this year (down from 35 last year), speaking only 4 times at only 10 conferences and more importantly I got to take Julie, my wife, with me on 10 of those trips - with six weeks just vacation (making up for 15 years of no vacations).
Oh yeah, Julie and were in a serious car accident and I was diagnosed with low level bladder cancer, received immunology treatments and now have a conditional clean bill of health (part of why I slowed down a bit to enjoy the recovery time). I've started discovering all things antioxidant, vitamins, whole grains, new red wines, taken up darts, walking 3 miles a day at the dog park and Wii fitness. Taking time to enjoy life during my rush to build new dreams and help others realize their visions.
I enjoyed getting to go to IGC this year and just "be", but I miss being present in the GG community and am constantly amazed at what I see coming out of 'The Garage'.
About the author
Serial / parallel entrepreneur, insight merchant, sailor and red wine enthusiast. Co-founder of BitRaider, out to change the game. An original partner in GarageGames and hosted Indie Game Con `02-`05.
#2
Good grief.... I cry when I got waay down to San Antonio for a sales trip (2 hours away)
02/07/2008 (6:31 am)
"27 weeks away from home this year "Good grief.... I cry when I got waay down to San Antonio for a sales trip (2 hours away)
#3
02/07/2008 (6:35 am)
Thanks a lot for the update, Jay. It's always good to see you and be encouraged by you at the conference every year, and I'm really glad to hear you're doing well. Thanks for the refreshing read!
#4
02/07/2008 (8:26 am)
Good to hear from you Jay! Your presence was much appreciated at IGC (it was easier to sit down and chat with you this year ;) Good luck in 2008! 
#5
It was great to get to meet you and Julie at IGC! Hopefully I'll hear a bit more about what's happening in your future!
02/07/2008 (8:26 am)
I always knew Sammies were trouble! But at least she has good taste in books! It was great to get to meet you and Julie at IGC! Hopefully I'll hear a bit more about what's happening in your future!
#6
02/07/2008 (8:31 am)
Sounds like a busy year. Glad to hear about the clean bill of health after the scare.
#7
Stop by more often, I think the entire community would love to hear how things are going in your side of the business :)
02/07/2008 (11:03 am)
Hey, Jay--really good to hear from you man! Glad to hear things are working out for you, and that you've gotten good health reports...just got one from my mom, and I know how important that is.Stop by more often, I think the entire community would love to hear how things are going in your side of the business :)
#8
Nice to hear what's up, glad about the bill of health. Keep taking care of yourself!!
02/07/2008 (11:50 am)
JAAYY!! You got a PUUPPPYYY!! Damn cute one too. Too bad about the book, maybe she was trying to teach you a lesson about holding on to material things? Heheheh, just kidding. Nice to hear what's up, glad about the bill of health. Keep taking care of yourself!!
#9
We need to go out and get some food sometime, sir. (im back in eugene if you haven't heard)
02/07/2008 (6:50 pm)
HOLY CRAP. Jay Moore, holy crap.We need to go out and get some food sometime, sir. (im back in eugene if you haven't heard)
#10
02/07/2008 (8:40 pm)
Yo Jay!!! Nice blog. :) Hope you can drop that "conditional" soon. Yep, it's been an exciting year and can't wait to see what all you'll do this year! :D
#12
--Rick
02/07/2008 (11:37 pm)
Yo dude ...ikes! Great everything worked out and that makes two of us with a clean bill of health this year. Give me a ring (my number has not changed) and lets do lunch soon.--Rick
#13
02/08/2008 (4:15 am)
Glad to hear you're recovering, Jay. Best wishes to you and your family. 
#14
That is a fine looking animal... beautiful really.
Glad to hear you're on the mend!
02/08/2008 (10:52 am)
Hey Jay :)That is a fine looking animal... beautiful really.
Glad to hear you're on the mend!
#15
02/09/2008 (9:09 pm)
Great update! So glad to hear you are all healthy again, and you are Julie are doing well! Love the dog and the house, nice work ;) 
Torque 3D Owner Phil Carlisle
Say hi to Julie for me!
Phil.