Video: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate director Masahiro Sakurai explains how suggesting both a Plan A and a Plan B for accomplishing goals should be avoided at all costs

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Super Smash Bros. Ultimate director Masahiro Sakurai has started a new YouTube channel called “Masahiro Sakurai on Creating Games.” Check out the latest batch of uploaded content via the embedded video below:

Don’t Rely on a “Plan B” [Work Ethic]

I sometimes see proposals that hedge their bets, suggesting both a Plan A and a Plan B for accomplishing their goals.
This should be avoided at all costs. Stick to the one plan you think is best!

About This Channel

Join me as I kick off my new channel, “Masahiro Sakurai on Creating Games,” with an overview of the kinds of things I’ll be talking about.
Why am I making a channel, exactly?
You’ll find out in this video.

Source: Masahiro Sakurai

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