Did your mom tell you that playing video games would never amount to anything? Did she? Well, if becoming the next Cliffy B feels like it’s beyond your grasp, and you can’t command the respect of your peers like Ken Levine, you may still have a chance of breaking into the industry you love.

Check out the swell video below and remember that having a clueless boss, saying “dude”, wearing tight pink shirts, hard work, persistence, and the desire to defy your parents wishes will always pay off in the end.