Think you need to grind 15 hours daily to succeed in gaming? Veteran Twitch streamer Dan 'Indie' Long proves otherwise. Learn the hidden costs of gaming success and sustainable strategies.🏆 7 Day Marketing Foundations Challenge: https://freakingcoolindies.com/resources/📬 Newsletter: https://freakingcoolindies.com/newsletter/🌐 Connect With Dan:https://www.linkedin.com/in/therealindie/https://indiegamebusiness.com/https://www.twitch.tv/indieChapters:00:00 – Introduction and Dan's Gaming Industry Journey02:06 – From 3D Animation to Twitch Streaming Success05:25 – The Reality of Consistency and Burnout in Gaming07:16 – The Brutal Truth: 15 Hour Streaming Days08:04 – Warning Signs of Burnout and Their Real Cost09:23 – Building Sustainable Marketing Practices for Indie Devs11:28 – Using AI and Bulk Scheduling for Content Creation13:59 – The Power of Simple, Appealing Game Concepts16:38 – Rebuilding Consistency After Burnout18:12 – The Art of Genuine Networking and Relationship Building21:11 – Dan's Spiritual Transformation and Personal Growth24:56 – How Faith Changed His Approach to Work and Relationships27:13 – Managing Ego and Staying Humble in Success30:20 – The Impact of Online Positivity vs Negativity33:55 – Dealing with Online Trolls and Harassment37:45 – Practical Advice for Indie Game Developers43:41 – Current Projects and Where to Find Dan45:53 – Final Thoughts on Sustainable Success🎙️ Learn on the go:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2doPqk8Q9IKstjLDdSMn9nApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freaking-cool-indies/id1824774892❤️ CONNECT WITH ME 🕸️ Website: https://freakingcoolindies.com/🐦 Twitter: / https://x.com/F_Cool_Indies🎵 TikTok: / https://www.tiktok.com/@freakingcoolindies💼 LinkedIn: / https://www.linkedin.com/in/marnone/🦋 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/freakingcoolindies.com