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About
Don Drew
Transformational Writer
Don Drew is an educator, innovator, and lifelong explorer of human potential who blends growth psychology with the energizing power of GAMING — turning personal development into an inspiring journey of evolution. With a background in education, innovation, and community-building, he has spent years studying how to 'gamify success' and transform personal growth into the most rewarding quest of all.
Through his work, Don inspires readers to see 'Life as an adventure' — where every challenge becomes a Level, every setback a Lesson, and every day an opportunity to evolve into your Ultimate Form.
Living in Game Mode, written by Don Drew
Reviews
"This book was life changing. His content not only gave me tools to release my anxiety, relieve my stress and took me out of my depression but also gave me the confidence to face my fears head on. Level up!"
Kevin G.
"Don Drew's writing style is unique and refreshing. He helped me improve my communication style, confidence level and success in my life."
Chris L.
I bought Don’s book, but wasn’t sure it would pertain to me because I’m a retired 75 year-old woman. I also thought I might not understand it, but I was pleasantly surprised. I thoroughly enjoyed the book, it was very well written and easy to follow. I found out that it’s never too late to learn how to live your best life and the parts that stood out for me were, how to live in the moment and how to face your fears. Fear and worry can ruin your day and I have dealt with both. Reading this book, helped me with the tools I need to live in the moment and face my fears, we don’t ever get our days back. I recommend this book to anyone that wants to learn how to strengthen their mind and live their best life and have fun doing it!
Lisa P.
My husband and I loved this book. Don's use of narrative and simple tactics make this book easily digestible and effective. We've already started using some of his principles and can see the results. He presents a clear way at looking at confidence, self-esteem and performance.
Jean D.
I found this book inspiring and effective at reframing challenges into manageable game quests. It provides a structured system based on game design principles to help users achieve personal goals by breaking down complex challenges into smaller, actionable steps. It resonates with me because of its real-world principles, which are more impactful than abstract self-help generalities.
Adrian V.
I like that this book offers a practical approach by describing how to create your own "mind games" to change unhealthy behaviors and gain control over your unwanted thoughts and feelings. It offers a unique approach to self-care by providing games designed to make self-help feel less like a chore and a lot more fun!
Pat E.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Where can I buy Don Drew's book?
Q: What do this book actually teach?
A: The author uses gaming analogies and mechanics (like leveling up skills, gaining experience points, completing quests, etc.) to frame real-life situations, challenges, and goal-setting. The core focus is on mindset, motivation, and applying structured thinking to personal growth, health, or productivity.
Q: Are these books just for gamers?
A: While they appeal to gamers due to the familiar terminology and cultural connection, the underlying principles of goal-setting, feedback loops, and motivation are universal self-help concepts. Many are written to be accessible to a general audience interested in new frameworks for self-improvement.
Q: Is "gamifying" my life a long-term solution or just a temporary fix?
A: This is a common question. While initial results can be a temporary boost, the author has found that applying game design principles can lead to lasting psychological benefits if the "gamification" is embedded with meaningful purpose and narrative, not just superficial points and achievements.
Q: Is this book based on actual psychology or are is it just pop-psychology?
A: Many draw on established psychological principles of motivation, habit formation (e.g., Atomic Habits uses similar principles), and the psychology of play. Authors often cite research on the positive and negative effects of game mechanics on the brain and behavior to lend credibility to their methods
Q: Can these books help with specific skills, like mental toughness?
​A: Absolutely. Some books, such as 100 Mental Game Best Practices, focus on the mental game in sports and life, drawing parallels to the mental resilience and strategic thinking required in gaming and high-performance situations.
Q: What is gamification for self-improvement?
A: Gamification is the practice of applying game-like elements and design techniques to non-game contexts, such as personal development. In self-improvement books, this can involve using concepts like quests, milestones, points, and rewards to make real-life challenges more motivating and fun.
Q: How can games be used for self-improvement?
A: Video games and tabletop role-playing games can be a rich source of lessons for personal growth. Gamers can learn about:
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Setting clear goals
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Developing characters (yourself) over time
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Overcoming obstacles and challenges
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Thinking strategically
Q: How does this book differ from a standard self-help book?
A: Standard self-help book may provide a set of steps for improvement, but books incorporating gaming often add an element of fun and play. By reframing tasks as game-like challenges, they can make the process of personal growth feel less like a chore and more like an enjoyable adventure.
Q: Does this book address gaming addiction from a self-improvement perspective?
​A: Yes, this book provides strategies and gamified guidance for gamers themselves to overcome compulsive gaming and transform the addiction into a positive format to find balance in their lives.