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Gamification Expert &

Behavioral Designer

The Nodal Stimulus Model: A Blueprint for Sustainable Economic Recovery

Team Player Types

10K HP Team Player Types

Gamification Marketing Examples: M&M vs Jayz

Spaace Arena

Gamified Launch: SPAACE Arena Analysis (Part II)

Reimagining Urban Spaces with the Octalysis Framework (Gamification Examples)

Spaace Arena

Gamified Launch: SPAACE Arena Analysis (Part I)

The Octalysis Group is looking for UX Designers

Self-Pity-Pyramid

New Model: The Self-Pity Pyramid by Yu-kai Chou

Real Money Gaming Bloom 3

The Convergence of Ecommerce & Web3 Gaming: BLOOM

Children Roleplaying

The Power of Roleplaying in Children

What you want to want

Your Game of Life: Explore What You “Want to Want.”

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Thornbush Weakness (game design technique #125)

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Does being polite to ChatGPT AI yield batter answers? Prompt engineering Techniques

Miles Dyson Hero

Why Miles Dyson from Terminator 2 is my Role Model -Chou Musings

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10K HP Step 5: Build Your Alliance (Network)

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Exploring the Art of Choice in Game Design Technique: Plant Picker vs. Poison Picker

3 Pillars of Leadership

Real Life Game Skill: How to Develop Vision

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The Aura Effect in Gamification Design (Game Design Technique #9)

The Avatar: Gamification Design Technique

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The Pet Companion Design in Gamification

Learn how to use Gamification to make a positive impact on your work and life

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