What a wild year.

I can’t say thank you enough for your support to help turn this flicker of an idea, about 5 years old now, into something that is going to be deployed to the masses in 2024. Keep your eye out for an email with an invitation to our beta testing program in Q1.

Please check out a fun podcast I did with my good friend Matt Holl, he is a law enforcement officer with a dream and it has been a pleasure watching his transformation. We talked a bit about my background, mental health struggles and the events that has led Nestheads to where it is today.

🚨 Disclaimer: Nestheads is and educational video game/brand, not a substitute, for professional mental health care. If you’re facing mental or emotional challenges, please seek professional help. 🚨 

Mental Model of the Day

Transformation

When Brody, the Nestheads Artist and Lead Game Designer, asked me to ask my wife what my NPC should be in the game, without hesitation, she said, "A Butterfly" and Brody did his thing.

I will admit, I was hoping for something a little more masculine, but I am grateful for the wisdom and perspective this symbol has provided. It is a constant reminder not to take oneself too seriously and that no matter how much you want to become a butterfly, nature ultimately decides.

In my nearly four decades of navigating this human experience, I've learned that transformation is a fundamental part of it. Life is a journey, and the more we learn about ourselves, the more agency we have to enjoy it and the better we can positively impact others' journeys.

Watching my little kids grow has given me a front-row seat to observe and study transformation. I want to share this book I read in the hospital while waiting for our first child to pop out:

Why this Matters

Change vs Transformation

Transformation is frequently seen as just change, but it's fundamentally more profound. It's a continuous process of evolution influenced by our experiences, environment, and aspirations.

By examining the mechanics of transformation, we can identify its catalysts, appreciate its scope, and harness its potential. This exploration is not solely about observing change but about comprehending its rhythm and how it orchestrates the symphony of our personal growth and collective advancement.

Understanding transformation is about more than recognizing its occurrence; it's about delving into the orchestration of continuous renewal that shapes our lives and our world.

Help Steer The Ship

What Model Next?

Nestheads Update

Lots of Progress

We are excited to announce that we have been making a lot of progress. First time user experience is in the polish phase, procedural generation of your minds wilds(unconscious) is also in the polish phase.

Gratitude boulders got a little bit of a makeover cuz sticky notes:

Mobile GUI is coming along:

Art

New Title Screen

As a result of your feedback, we are launching the MVP with a little bit more of an emphasis on the undesirable Nestheads and hack and slash functionality.

 Community Q&A

Your Voice Shapes Nestheads

Thank you for your question!

Yes, players will have the ability to change Will’s color and will have many customizable options!

Send me an email with your questions or comments and I will feature it in this section: [email protected]

Please note if you want to remain anonymous or if you would like your name attached to the question!

Cultural Correlation

Happy New Year

I subscribe to the belief that you don't need a new year to enact the changes you need/want in your life. However, there's something undeniably compelling about the fresh start a new year provides that beckons for transformation.

With that said, let's embrace the grind and see if we can sustain our New Year's resolutions until March and beyond! Be sure to give yourself enough time to make a habit!

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What can we do better?

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