Yu-Kai Chou is an author and expert in gamification, specializing in using video game design principles to help individuals and businesses achieve their goals.
As the creator of the "Octalysis Framework," Yu-Kai has revolutionized the way we approach motivation and engagement. His innovative work in gamification and behavioral design has earned him global recognition, making him a sought-after speaker and consultant.
He is also a TED Talk speaker and the author of the best-selling book, "Actionable Gamification: Beyond Points, Badges, and Leaderboards."
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Link to his Ted Ted Talk-
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00:00 Intro
00:30 Why Yu Kai got inspired by video games?
01:36 Are video games bad for you?
02:46 Why do we like games?
04:15 Video games Yu-Kai Played
04:35 My Dota 2 obsession
05:08 Difference between single and multiplayer games
06:29 How playing video games with friends can benefit
07:08 Why some multiplayer video games are toxic?
08:29 Why video games are so fun?
12:00 What is meaning in life
13:28 Is there inherent meaning in life
15:51 Chinese three-year-old child dies due to gas leak
16:33 Is life unfair?
18:11 How considering life as unfair can be detrimental
19:28 How comparison can make us miserable
21:19 How comparison can bring positive changes to our lives
22:42 Why video games don't overpower you at the start
23:47 Framework for finding meaning in life
27:20 Yu-Kai's lonely journey towards becoming a gamification expert
29:44 How to know if your goal is realistic
35:19 One of the biggest concerns of the video game industry
35:48 How doing something makes you better at other things
36:13 You need to be a lvl 60 Warcraft player to get a job?
37:37 Does solving a problem give you meaning in life?
37:53 Is meaning important for all kinds of goals?
38:54 Next step after figuring out your goal
40:18 How to create opportunities
44:24 The right way to achieve your goals
46:29 How to deal with failure
48:27 Xiang Yu vs Liu Bang motivational story
50:31 How kids fail all the time yet they don't give up
51:04 Why keep on trying is the best thing you can do
52:59 Why you wouldn't want an easy life
53:27 Conclusion, where you can find Yu-Kai