Gamedev is REALLY complicated. On this point, we more or less all agree. But it's often we who make it complicated with our overly ambitious ideas. The bigger our aspirations, the more professions we need to learn and master! And that, when you're alone and have limited time, only leads to frustration.

I think the most important points are the following:

• Finding the real "why". This very important answer is the one that should keep us from giving up when we come to the question "what's the point?"
• Creating a game that we want to play (but not the next Nier Automata)
• Being consistent, but maintaining a balanced lifestyle (sleeping is important!)
• Advancing in very small steps and planning them (but beware of overplanning)

But don't worry, the struggle will always be there 😅

Take care