Is It Too Late to Become an Indie Game Developer in Your 40s?

Being 44 years old and trying to become a full-time indie game developer while juggling a family, business, and part-time job is proving to be more challenging than expected. Between life responsibilities and financial pressures, finding time to work on Flutter Plane has become nearly impossible, and it's been weeks since any real progress was made.

This honest reflection explores the reality of pursuing game development dreams later in life and the struggles that come with balancing creative ambitions against practical necessities. If you're also trying to make games while dealing with adult responsibilities, you're not alone in this journey.

External Links:
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Chapters:
00:00:00 - Struggling to Be an Indie Dev in Your Mid-40s
00:00:47 - The Reality of Balancing Life and Game Development
00:01:51 - Missing Upload Schedule and Channel Goals
00:02:35 - Advice for Young Aspiring Game Developers
00:04:59 - Running Multiple Businesses and YouTube Channels
00:06:07 - Connecting with Other 40+ Game Developers
00:07:32 - No Game Dev Update But Still Here

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