If you want to make a game, just make something, anything is fine. Don’t make something too big, just complete something small that’s playable. Even if you encounter difficulties, solve them through research and ingenuity. Make adjustments to make it more enjoyable. If possible, have others play it and see their reaction. Make several games, this steady repetition builds the foundation and deepens your understanding.

I think that what I think is fun about playing a game or moving is a training in life. There may be no waste of anything that feels fun.

— Masahiro Sakurai, via nintendocafe