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[@CodeMonkeyUnity]

💬 Here's a day in my life as an Indie Game Dev and KZbinr. I'm hard at work on my game which is finally out next week! Stay tuned! 🎮 My game is out NEXT WEEK! cmonkey.co/dinkyguardians ❤ Watch my FREE Complete Course kzbin.info/www/bejne/d56qhHh-bLaWesk How to SURVIVE as a Game Dev for a DECADE! (Over $1,000,000 Revenue!) kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZenZYCDe8iYmKc

[@taekwon4980]

omg your dogs are so cute

[@r0fael_programmer]

Yea@@taekwon4980

[@mackr3940]

Challenge accepted...

[@victor.novorski]

YOUR JACKED TOO?!?!! OH MY GOD

[@el-goose]

Do you have any plans to visit the "DevGAMM Lisbon 2023" exhibition maybe as Indie Game Developer? or like a regular game dev industry representative?

[@Sev-b6z]

This Guy is the best role Model for not just game devs but Self employed people in General

[@MaxIzrin]

I couldn't help but notice the absence of social life and life partners, so... yeah, probably.

[@khushalsinghsaini805]

@@MaxIzrin me too i dont know if i am only one who notice but really i can get an absence of social life and partners too. since i am too not so social but i like to notice others social life

[@babelette]

@@MaxIzrin Well having dogs is a social life...

[@SyntheticFuture]

​@@MaxIzrinother people generally just drag you don't and steal your time so I mean 👀

[@cristianjuarez1086]

​@@babelette no its not

[@glassystudio]

Dude is GIGA CHAD... Why is he so good looking..

[@_GhostMiner]

Sigma grindset?

[@lime_68]

Because he goes to the gym

[@YngGreen]

GIGACHAD with a voice of a goofy cartoon character xD

[@wycoturmoil]

I know right? It's like I imagined him be like a happy go lucky guy who likes snacks, not like muscular and ripped

[@salimpradhan3248]

sheesh bro have abs.

[@DolphLOL]

It's really wonderful to see a person that I can call my "teacher" have a healthy, organized schedule. Since I learned about unity about 3-4 years ago, I always dreamed myself in a life like yours in the future. Waking up early, working on game dev, going to gym, going to a walk with pets etc. Literally a perfect life I could ever ask for. Right now, I follow your tutorials everyday and been going to gym for around 4 months. This video was very motivational for me. Thank you for your videos and thank you for the community you've created 💜

[@CodeMonkeyUnity]

I'm glad my videos have helped you! Thanks!

[@norumi.phantasie]

it's just an edited video

[@artius1639]

Incredible teacher, person, and game developer. A complete and utter legend.

[@nomadniko]

Dude listens to videos at 3x the speed. He’s running on a different life speed lol

[@Tarodev]

You've motivated me to begin working out again, CM. I fell off the wagon a few months back. Felt a little star struck seeing myself on your screen, ngl 💖

[@CodeMonkeyUnity]

Nice! Best of luck with your workouts! Your videos always have excellent visuals so it was the perfect example!

[@FarSam25]

I like how focused you are man, you don't have fancy room setup and you just manage your tasks with simple text documents and writing them by hand instead of using platforms like notion or milanote that everybody talks about. You just focus on the "core" things 💯

[@stickguy9109]

Bro is fr gigachad and looks like him too

[@davidb4020]

I'll be honest this is the best "day in the life of..." I've seen. Notably because you don't just tell us "what", you tell us "why". It was very interesting! Thanks.

[@CodeMonkeyUnity]

Thanks! I was actually quite concerned this was way too detailed and thought about maybe cutting down quite a lot. So I'm glad you like this extended look!

[@autistegaming6937]

@@CodeMonkeyUnity Not at all too detailed. I would like to see more. I think you showed some books about Stoicism? I would like to hear more about that. Though not sure if it goes too far away from game dev stuff. Maybe you need another channel for that?

[@beardyluke]

You are absolutely someone else than I was thinking you are, when you burst onto the youtube scene! You are really great person. And volunteering at the dogs shelter. Wow! I am impressed! Great Job! I wish you the best with everything you are doing.

[@olon1993]

You are a huge inspiration. You lift, you volunteer, you're an indie game dev. I love your dogs and your channel. Can't wait for your next game!

[@mic007129]

Been a game dev for more than 5 years (got my own business) and I've never been more in shape than since I started gameDev :)

[@343guiltyspification]

Do the abs and biceps come with the job title?

[@PatrickCreations]

​@@343guiltyspification you can either show the Unity logo on the Splash screen, or the six pack

[@CodeMonkeyUnity]

Nice!

[@stickguy9109]

​@@343guiltyspification Lmao ye would love that

[@MrSalal420]

thats great to hear, it's the opposite for me unfortunately. but this video has definitely motivated me to get my act together

[@mozzarella35]

This dude could legit post fitness content. “Hello everyone I’m your GymMonkey and in this video I will teach you how to train your biceps using the new gym framework”.

[@User14234]

Glad I'm not the only one mixing fitness and gamedev. Keep going bro 🤙🤙

[@CodeMonkeyUnity]

It's a great combo!

[@javazombi]

Best of luck with your launch next week! Thanks for showing how you keep a balanced lifestyle while being productive in your career. I agree that exercise is a huge routine to prevent burnout. Can you do a video or Q&A on how you were able to become a full time indie game dev and KZbinr, and what other work also helps fuel your projects?

[@CodeMonkeyUnity]

I did a game dev journey video quite some time ago and it's still a great video kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqvWlIOclLpkjLs I will definitely be doing a video covering all the stats from Dinky Guardians, covering what the sales numbers are and how they compare to the goals I set in the beginning of this project

[@javazombi]

@@CodeMonkeyUnity I'll give it a watch! Thanks for the reply

[@bajagainsatish4828]

I like the clarity in this video. Inspired by you, I too have been going to the gym consistently for about 3 months and am seeing some progress. I plan to adopt a dog in the near future too, and obviously I have been following your game dev tutorial as long as I can remember. You probably can't even fathom the effects of your work, as I also live in a completely different continent thousands of kilometers away. Please continue to make such videos and be the perfect example for students like me. Thank you.

[@CodeMonkeyUnity]

Nice! I'm glad my videos have helped you! Thanks!

[@ChargerGames]

This was Amazing taking a look at your whole day. I'm personally a Gym freak, so Loved the fact that you take fitness seriously 😄 Keep Making more Awesome Content 😊

[@Btmodz]

legit the thumbnail was jaw dropping!

[@EliasIoannou]

This is a very respectable schedule. As a guy that struggles with depression and balancing life correctly ur video made me see something great. You have a great schedule that keeps u healthy and motivated. I admire you and wish to improve my life to be close to ur schedule and healthy habits.

[@CodeMonkeyUnity]

If it helps, I can tell you I've suffered from depression for most of my life, really only started to feel good about myself in the past ~7 years. My job, my dogs and working out has really helped me find my path in life, I hope you can find your path as well! Best of luck!

[@romannavratilid]

@@CodeMonkeyUnity people say that exercise helps with depression, did it helped with yours? (exercise specifically)

[@leo523]

Martial arts can help too, exercises with people.

[@CluelessNerd]

​@@romannavratilidI can tell you that it absolutely did for me. There's physiological and mental reasons but I'd recommend it. Start slow and get in a routine and you'll see improvements. Wish you the best

[@ironcladvr]

Impressive stuff CM. Being self employed is a serious thing and you're definitely putting in the effort for it. Great video and inspirational too!

[@docblz]

This is the video we've been waiting for Hugo! We love your unity tutorials and dinky guardians devlogs, but we're here today to admire those killer abs! Nice to see how you stay so productive by organization.

[@AlbertoFdzM]

Man, I just want to say how much I respect you. For me, this video reflects how you can focus on what really matters to you and made you keep self improving. This is what I expect from a real “A day in my life” video when you're having a real and healthy life. Thank you for not trying to sugarcoat anything. I've been going through a rough patch lately, and this kind of content helps me remember that I should be focusing on what is important for me. Again, thanks for the content you make, and I hope you have a big success in your projects

[@AlexGorskov]

I wish you strength, brother.

[@ElianeGameDev]

You're such an inspiration! It's great to see that it's possible to be an indie dev and to still have a life outside of work. Personnally, most of my free time is for music (I play piano and cello at a music school), and it would be really difficult to quit that. And sleep and food are quite vital too 😄

[@CodeMonkeyUnity]

Music is definitely something I'd love to learn properly, I've had a guitar for years and bought a piano about a year ago, but can never find the time to consistently practice.

[@tornadre]

As a dog dad of a 15 year old mutt, it is so great to see that you take the time they need to walk. I still walk my old dog 1 hour per day minimum and it has kept him healthy even in his old age, but also the exercise he needs to have a balanced life. ❤ So glad you have the flexibility in work to give them they attention and love they deserve :D

[@driver7227]

"Dog dad"... 2023, ladies and gentlemen!

[@CodeMonkeyUnity]

That's awesome! 15 years is a really great long time, I was hoping my previous dog would live that long but sadly he passed just before 13, I really miss him.

[@n1ppe]

​​​@@driver7227 Why did you announce that it's currently 2023 for no reason?

[@rmt3589]

​@@n1ppewait until 2028, you'll get it if you don't get it first.

[@Nif3]

"dog dad", jesus fucking christ.

[@notlaw1567]

Thanks for uploading this video. It really inspires me to stop being a lazy person and start being productive. I'll try to be consistent at it. Again, thanks a lot ❤

[@christopherfarrell-artist3557]

Amazing to see.....Also, I agree about the walking/problem solving bit. It really does work and screen time-out is so important.

[@adjectivebeaver]

You've provided an immeasurable amount of value to the game development community, myself included; of all your videos, this one is easily my favorite. Every one of us only ever sees what the others want us to see online, but you've given us a behind-the-scenes of a human being doing the best they can with what they have while trying to improve the lives of others by sharing knowledge. This video has provided an amount of validation and encouragement that so many need, thank you.

[@adjectivebeaver]

I FORGOT TO ADD: please give them puppers a chin scratch, belly rub, or their favorite form of human interaction from me, an animal lover.

[@CodeMonkeyUnity]

Thanks for the kind words! Best of luck in your own journey!

[@yonatanabergel]

Really evolving from that great tutorial youtuber to an actual vlogger with good audience. I really hope you understand how amazing you are, Wishing you the best of luck on the release of Dinky Gaurdians!

[@jmcsorley]

I'm genuinely impressed with how humble you are. Been following you for years, going to continue following your journey. Best of luck with your game launch, heading over to steam now to make sure I wishlist it.

[@CodeMonkeyUnity]

Thanks for the kind words, I hope you'll enjoy the game!

[@PZMaTTy]

From what I see, your code is not the only thing that looks in good shape hahaha

[@pedroreislima4151]

Que doidera descobrir que você é português. Sou brasileiro, acompanho seu canal há muito tempo, o jeito realista que você sempre tratou os jogos é algo bastante inspirador. Tu me influenciou muito a ler mais livros de programação, foquei em aprender python com um livro e li clean code também. Eu programo muito pouco ainda, estou profissionalmente focado em outra área, mas devagarzinho venho aprendendo. Obrigado pelas dicas.

[@CodeMonkeyUnity]

Nice! Yup não é preciso ir rapido, devagar também funciona, aprender um bocadinho todos os dias é muito melhor do que fazer sprints e acabar em burnout. Boa sorte!

[@druvingame]

wow you have inspired to have a life too. before I usually used to work 12 hour a day without breaks, this affect my mental and physical health very badly. now I realized enjoying life is also necessary to do this kind of work for years. bro you are a very kind and solved person, I like that.

[@SreyRc]

You are literally the true gigachad of game dev - or just leading a disciplined life in general. This is super inspirational! Thank you!

[@fredricmourath4907]

I thought your routine couldn't impress me any further, and then you go ahead and drop the fact that you're a Sum 41 fan. You're a legend, dude. I don't think I'll ever be able to follow a routine as rigidly as you (like you said, we all work differently), but you're definitely an inspiration to me. Keep it up!

[@digitalwastlelandgaming]

I judge people by how they treat their dogs, and the fact that you volunteer your time to help at a dog shelter (and adopted rescued dogs) is a big win in my book. Code Monkey is a literal Giga Chad people should aspire to be.

[@devgabriel6898]

100% agree!

[@corvus-astralis]

Ter um role model já é bom... ter um português e acreditar que é possível apesar da nossa atual difícil realidade (principalmente com a subida dos preços de casas aqui no Porto, mas também em Lisboa), é incrível! Obrigado!

[@OsupremoPATAPON]

Ele é português? Não sabia

[@corvus-astralis]

Sim, eu só descobri à uns meses por causa de uma frase na newsletter dele que dizia "It's sunny here in Portugal" ou assim. Mas se não for claro, só neste vídeo: - mal ele mostra a rua às 6 da manhã tu vês se aqueles prédios são tipicamente portugueses - Ele mostra a gelatina da Royal e diz que "in portuguese it's called gelatina" - No ginásio, a TV está na Sic notícias 😄

[@OsupremoPATAPON]

@@corvus-astralis é verdade, dps eu vi o video com mais calma eu vi a parte da gelatina kkkk muito bom

[@CodeMonkeyUnity]

heh felizmente eu ainda vivo na mesma casa de hà 7 anos e a minha renda nesse tempo todo só subiu dos €350 para os €380, por isso neste momento tenho uma renda bastante baixa!

[@OsupremoPATAPON]

@@CodeMonkeyUnity O salário mínimo em Portugal é €700? Tu é um baita guerreiro, mas relaxa pq um já já vc faz um mega Hit dos games, eu confio!

[@KeysOfPerfection]

Seeing how you live your life made me root for you. I hope you find happiness, luck, success, serenity and peace in your life but it seems you have found it already :) All the best, man.

[@NeverSink]

You're a great role model. I'm definitely not nearly quite as far in my journey as you are, but you're a great inspiration and content maker. Thank you!

[@cfilipelipe]

Votos de sucesso! Já vejo os teus vídeos há uma data de anos, foi uma agradável surpresa saber que eras português. Bons trabalhos!

[@CodeMonkeyUnity]

Obrigado!

[@dakaargamer]

thank you for validating my watching videos at 1.5-2x speed. i have an extension that starts me at 1.8x and i increase/decrease based on the individual talking

[@marcus_vdm]

Thank you for sharing this video Hugo!! Very interesting to see a more personal side of you. I'm been following you for years now. And thank you for the recommendations on the books! Especially Code Complete 2. I have the C# Player's Guide (5th edition) that I'm reading and practicing right now, but I'm definitely going to get the book you showed. You are an inspiration to many of us (including me), and I wish you all the best with Dinky Guardians!!

[@AlexFelizSasha]

What a nice person you are! Big respect and thank you for all you are doing💪

[@dontstopbelieving1]

Wow! This is pretty much my dream existence. Awesome that you got yourself this far with such a competitive career. I currently work in a call center and have been making my game in between calls a lot of the time because I also have a son and wife. My dream is to one day find enough success that I can do gamedev full time as well. Just got my steamworks ID verified and by November I hope to have a store page up with a demo. I’m finishing a couple of mechanics and polishing my demo area a ton. Really hope to get some good feedback so I can get everything ready for a solid release next year

[@CodeMonkeyUnity]

Nice! Best of luck in your journey!

[@HelperWesley]

1. Wow you're ripped, awesome job with that. 💪 2. I watch videos at 1.5-2x speed, 3x feels like living in warp speed. 😅(But it does depend on the KZbinr) 3. Awesome suggestions for Podcasts and channels to check out, I'll have to give those a try.

[@llambduh]

Here is the full day broken down into a list: Day Starts - 6 a.m. Coffee Twitter Answer Questions (from laptop) Research Topics Come up with video ideas Take dogs for walk - 7 a.m. Go to desk and hand write daily tasks Go to the gym - 8 a.m Run home Walk the dogs and read/listen to podcast/news Breakfast Start working on game - 10:20 a.m. Lunch, while watching videos at 2-3x speed - 1 p.m. Recording, editing, writing video ideas, etc. Admin tasks Reading Walk the dogs and read/listen to podcast/news Return home eat snack Work on complex game tasks Leave house to answer comments and do video research Once a week volunteering Videos go live - 6 p.m. Small dinner - 7 p.m. Work Wind down with videos - 8:30 p.m. Bed - 9/9:30 p.m. Like Code Monkey said, this is just how he does his day and isn't meant to be some type of guide.

[@CodeMonkeyUnity]

Nice list! Thanks! The gym is at 8am

[@llambduh]

@@CodeMonkeyUnity updated!

[@Hazzel31337]

thanks for the insight, nice to see that you are also watching and enjoying the gamedev show, i love it

[@profadler]

Você é minha inspiração cara, sucesso!

[@palmsprings1628]

I can see that you are a good man with the warmest soul. Keep up the good work. Thank you for all your works!

[@damsen978]

Dude's a literal gigachad, from face to body and mindset. So proud of you. Doing any kind of physical activity is a must, worth for me at least. How old are you though?

[@CodeMonkeyUnity]

I'm 35, to some people that might sound old but I still feel pretty young!

[@damsen978]

You are still extremely young, don't let anyone tell you otherwise. I plan for having a life like yours but live alongside a friend, both into game dev. @@CodeMonkeyUnity

[@alzearafat]

Wish you all the best bro!

[@Rev3rence]

Bro your day schedule puts mine to shame so hard it looks like you have 3 days for each 1 of mine 👀

[@CodeMonkeyUnity]

heh keep in mind I wasn't born like this! Took me years of self-learning until I figured out what works for me

[@emmanuelgonzalezcaseira9141]

It is kinda wild seeing this video finally out :P I didn't remember at first, but as I was searching for your video on your tips to work from home, since I remember you shared your day to day schedule there, it came to my mind and I remembered how I asked precisely for this video in the comments section, lol. It doesn't feel like it, can't believe 3 years has passed since that video, uh. Thanks for making this video, it certainly opened my eyes a bit on how I could make a better use of my time.

[@CodeMonkeyUnity]

heh yeah it's been a while since that video, took me a long time to feel comfortable enough to record myself!

[@espinaca27]

This mf runs on popcorn and dog interactions and is a complete machine 😂😂 Kudos Hugo, keep it up

[@GameBoyyearsago]

The Man The Myth The Legend, Hugo The Code Monkey, He is a doctor engenier, gamd dev, scientist, plumber, dog trainer, fire fighter, programmer, pilots, astoirnauts, police officer and Army Ranger a finest Giga Chad and worthy competitor of johnny sins : )

[@bitemegames]

My goal was always to become the most buff game developer KZbinr, but it seems I still have a long way to go... Awesome physique and dedication to the work, keep it up!

[@GameBoyyearsago]

He is a doctor engenier, gamd dev, scientist, plumbet pilots, astoirnauts, and army ranger, worthy competitor of johnny sins : )

[@thepro4805]

HUH? HE'S RIPPED?!

[@WhitefoxSpace]

Most day in the life videos are full of brags or humble brags, but yours is so honest and real. Kudos.

[@victorysmasher3481]

A Code monkey as well as a GIGA CHAD MONKEY 🔥

[@stanislavrohel8731]

Nice, motivational video. Currently I'm on my own way to indie gamedev and as many here I combine dev and fittness:-). And I have to figured out to combine all this with my family. So thanks for not only this, but all your videos and tutorials.

[@lildgamedev6885]

Code monkey been hiding this from us this whole time 😏

[@GameBoyyearsago]

He is a doctor engenier, gamd dev, scientist, plumbet pilots, astoirnauts, and army ranger, worthy competitor of johnny sins : )

[@AlexGorskov]

​@@GameBoyyearsago stfu noob! Love CM tho;)

[@darkfafi]

These insights were extremely enlightening to me. And also reassuring that I am taking the right steps based on your routine (a person I look up to) ✨️ I had been struggling switching focus between tasks & time management. I notice that if I focus on something that I wake up out of my focus hours later without taking care of myself, and I might have lost myself in the details of something instead of making efficient progress. 🪨 That's why I applied going to a Café or Library to work there and the pomodoro method, and switch my surroundings every 4 pomodoro cycles. It really helps me. I ask myself every 25 minutes if I am not investing too much time on a single problem, stretch my legs, stay hydrated and socialize. 💡⏳️⚖️ But I still have a lot to optimize and learn, and this really helped me a lot on that journey. 🌄 Thank you for making this, and for everything. 🙏✨️

[@CodeMonkeyUnity]

Thanks for the super thanks! I did try pomodoros quite some time ago, it was certainly an interesting way to work. The way that I take quite a lot of breaks is sort of the same idea, just not as rigid.

[@domi_dreams]

I wish you all the success with your upcoming launch 👍 I applaud you seeing how your lifestyle goes - and being so strict and serious about it. I am also remotely working developer, but I usually get so many distractions during the day, shaming myself all that time got wasted. I wish I had your consistency with managing life and work time 😉

[@Thomson244]

Hey, I have a few question: How do you stay motivated to do the games you do? -I got tones of idea I'd like to create and become a self employed indie dev, but it seems too far away... Why did you start this path? Where you a developer or some kind of artist? How did you became that professional? I'd like to learn as much as I can.. I feel like I'm starting out of time to start my path in game development.

[@CodeMonkeyUnity]

The best answer is simply, I don't really rely on motivation, I define a plan and then I follow through, even on the days when I don't feel like it. One thing that helps is simply experience, my first game was really tricky to make, I was definitely being controlled by "motivation" at that point, but nowadays, this is my 9th Steam game, now it's simply a job. Today I was handling localization stuff on my game, definitely not fun, definitely don't want to do it, but it needs to be done so that's it I covered my game dev journey in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqvWlIOclLpkjLs

[@Aeroxima]

There's motivation, there's forcing through, and there's habit. I've been learning habit is really something. It can work for or against you. It's easy to underestimate, I think.

[@TJGameDev]

Really enjoyed this, the final note on experimentation is so true! Im also in the 6 AM wake up group but Ive found that I really enjoy it as everything is so quiet. Thanks for sharing and best of luck on the release!

[@CodeMonkeyUnity]

Thanks TJ! Yeah the quietness is one of my favorite parts, especially when I take my dog outside and there's literally no one out!!

[@joshwent]

1. Get ripped 2. Expose abs to PC 3. Computer will make game on its own out of sheer dominance Got it! 😂

[@fannyzero9031]

I think he is the only person I know who has a big channel and yet has the effort to go through each comment in his videos. Great person!

[@CodeMonkeyUnity]

I try!

[@fannyzero9031]

@@CodeMonkeyUnity W

[@mkax07]

Me watching at 1.75x speed Him: Those are rookie numbers, you need to pump those up

[@himesjb]

I loved this video! So interesting to see how a real coder/game dev/youtuber parcels out his day. I shared this with my daughter, and it blew her mind that you have such a healthy regimen! I also watch at 2x speed, but not your videos since you talk so fast! :)

[@CodeMonkeyUnity]

Thanks!

[@tornadre]

A lefty! Let’s go :D

[@mikevick707]

This is incredible. What a role model. I hate my job so much. I aspire to be as successful as this guy someday

[@EibonDark]

almos 10 years without showing the face we think he is a weeb god, Then less than 4 months with a face cam he is flexing the ABS... GOATED

[@SimUKReviews]

I would like to thank you for al of your tutorials and videos. I have used your free tutorials and purchased one also, and I respect so much your decision to support those who can and those who cannot afford tutorials. I was a software developer until 2009 when I had a nasty car accident, many years later I am trying to rekindle my desire to make my own games...and I have so many (what I believe) to be excellent game ideas. IF I ever manage to launch a game of my own, I will definitely include you in my thanks for making that happen. Best of British luck, health wealth and happiness from the UK.

[@harneetsingh9420]

I loved the part where you go to dog shelter to make those dogs feels loved and feed them. You are a nice person and i hope some of the viewers take that from the video that giving only little time of yours to others means a world to them especially animals. Thanks Codemonkey. God bless all.

[@andrewalexart]

I thought I'm Introvert. But then I saw you and I see who is a true introvert now:D Thanks for the video bro!

[@CodeMonkeyUnity]

heh yeah I'm definitely very much an introvert

[@iloveanothermanswives4278]

The fact that you looks like that gigachad meme is so strange.

[@CalicoArchives]

Man, thank you for sharing your whole day! I experienced burn out really bad and it took me years to recover. The dogs look so happy as well! 😃

[@EnderElohim]

in fact i'm also going to gym like you but only difference is i'm obese XD Well that also why i started to going gym for like little bit more than a month now and already lost 10kg XD Damn i wasn't expecting to be that easy to lose weight. I was 152kg and 141kg and i still need to lose a lot of weight but hey baby steps. I'm planning to down to 90kg

[@tornadre]

Good for you man! That’s great to hear, you got this! 💪

[@technoo4891]

Nice man! Hope you reach your desired weight soon! But remember, never give up independently of the situation, cheers.

[@CodeMonkeyUnity]

That's awesome, congrats on the progress! Make sure you take it slow and focus on making it sustainable, best of luck!

[@AldoAlain_Arcanebits]

48 Y/O Game developer, and IT Pro in stuff here. I salute you, you are an inspiration for a bunch of us, I do subscribe and purchase items you sell because you are one of the ones who its true to itself, share knowledge and its a strong piece on the community. Me schedule its similar but i will copy the GYM part, I suffered once from a serious burn out... not good at all. Also, now, I STOP at 5pm, 12 hours its enough.

[@hamzahgamedev]

Is it just me, or has anyone else noticed that all left-handed people are super intelligent? 😎

[@tornadre]

Thank you. 😂

[@vikhr]

True. I'm left-handed and it is also my happy hand, my intellect transcends the quantum fabric of reality

[@CodeMonkeyUnity]

Is that a thing? heh I'm left handed while writing but I eat and use the mouse with my right hand, no idea if that's common

[@tornadre]

@@CodeMonkeyUnity I’m the same, I’ve only met 1-2 people who use the mouse with their left hand, sounds goofy lol. I also play guitar right handed.

[@dulo9276]

It's realy nice to met and know a bit more of Hugo's personal life. Starts from live stream when we first saw your face and know your real name, than the videos with your face, than desk setup where we can see how famous CodeMonkey works and now we can see the Hugo Cardoso's daily routine. It's so cool to know more about you and not gonna lie, it's kinda motivated to push yourself through game dev journey and maybe get more organized about our game development. It would be cool to see more videos like this from time to time! Until next video, good luck with Dinky Guardians and CHEERS!

[@branidev]

4:50 please Code Monkey buy a new pan for sake :D for your health

[@CodeMonkeyUnity]

heh yeah that one is definitely nearing the end of its life. I don't know why pans never seem to last, after like 4-6 months they're all messed up

[@StealthyShiroeanGames]

Wow, what an absolutely focused schedule. I know you take breaks but so much of your time spent (even with the breaks) focuses on game dev. Nothing wrong with that if it works for you. It's honestly really inspiring. I know there's no way I could adopt that schedule myself between a kid and other responsibilities (even as someone who is a stay-at-home dad) but I can see maybe a few areas in my day where I could make game dev a bit more of a focus even if I'm not directly in front of the computer doing game dev.

[@CodeMonkeyUnity]

Yeah if I had kids this would definitely be drastically different, that would be hard mode heh

[@adamprokop]

@@CodeMonkeyUnity it almost feels impossible to have family and also be a successfull entrepreneur like you. What do you think?

[@StealthyShiroeanGames]

@@adamprokop I wouldn't say this is the case. There's plenty of people who run successful businesses but also have kids. Even people who our solo game developers that are successful and also have kids. It's definitely more difficult because of time commitments and the level of success will take longer to achieve but still doable. I guess it also depends on what success means for you which will further extend or shorten the amount of time it will take to reach that point.

[@jud.su.5developer895]

First❤

[@thomas_baxter]

Spot on video! Find what you love doing and make it work around you and your preferred lifestyle. I spent years working jobs I hated, but took the time to learn, study and work towards doing things I enjoy, and now I’m doing something I love, whilst making it work around how I want to live my life 👍

[@yigithanion]

I respect your discipline. I want to be like you one day. I'm working on it right now. You are an inspiration ! 👍

[@AlfredBaudischCreations]

5:16 what a god! I do the same! Video Speed Controller (and VLC speed control) changed my life since I discovered it in 2017. I also consume 2x-3x more videos/courses (and even Netflix) with that. Also it's crazy how similar our routines are. I don't work with games professionally, I have a backend development day job, but fully remote, so I also wake up at 6 and sleep at 21 30, sharp. So I have to juggle between the day job and game dev (and I also have 2 senior dogs and I'm moving from Denmark to Portugal by the end of the year!).

[@MarkRobbz]

Lives such a simple, focused, productive life. Dudes shredded af and has a good heart, much respect. 🤝

[@NaviYT]

Watching youtube videos at 2x + speed is really a game changer. I just watched the rest of this video with this setting and it's so refreshing. Like speed reading. Speeds up my brain. Great tip!

[@giannybee0]

Thanks for sharing your personal journey. It's very inspirational to me and just shows that with a lot of self discipline and focus, you can do just about anything you want in this life. I wish you all the best and thank you for all that you do. Much gratitude!

[@flynnmc9748]

So great you show the benefits of balancing physicial and mental work, its a balance I used to neglect and made it much harder to complete my gamedev goals.

[@JosephChancey]

Dude, you're a really wholesome guy. Appreciate this content, really is a nice reminder to tend to all aspects of life to be a productive and efficient game dev. Thank you!

[@TarrenHassman]

No wonder I love your videos. I had started upping the speed on videos a few years ago as well. Now I know why my brain loves your content

[@WetKuchy]

man your lifestyle is perfect simple, Hard work and just clean

[@thejavachip]

All the very best for launch 😊

[@ARKGAMING]

I love your channel and it's been a huge part of my game Dev journey for the last 5 years, but I my eyes still burn when I see your IDE is in light mode

[@CodeMonkeyUnity]

heh sorry, dark mode burns my eyes

[@johannes4510]

Nice video Code Monkey! you are a bit of an inspiration, maybe not when it comes to life in general, but you are good at teaching coding in an efficient, not too difficult, and organized manner.

[@FlintFortDev]

Code Monkey you are super!💥 Good luck with the game 🤞 I'm sure it will be very cool I recently decided to make a game as well (partly thanks to you), and I think a lot of people would be interested to hear how you plan and structure tasks, whether you create a design document etc

[@zayniacgames]

Been working out for a year straight now and find it a must needed way to relieve stress and gain confidence to take on any task!

[@Shodan-0101]

Damn Code Monkey is JACKED!! Man I need to pickup my gym game!! Thanks for the great video!!

[@Ghanja007]

Code Monkey is shredded?!? Props bro! Make them gains!! 💪

[@policiucgabriel502]

You are amazing!!! Taking care of those dogs at the shelter is really soul cleansing. I help my father in agriculture when I take a break from work or gamedev. God bless!

[@618Lonewolf]

I've been struggling after recovering from an injury that knocked me out for a few years and this was really insightful in trying to work towards getting back into a healthy and productive life again. It's nice to see a lifestyle where you can still see the humanity in it even if it's intense. Love your channel and I hope the game launch goes well!