Helping students and young professionals create a balanced lifestyle focusing on personal growth, continuous learning, and self-care
Stop Grinding. Start Winning at Life.
In a world that demands constant growth, it’s easy to feel like you’re falling behind. You have the ambition, but the burnout is real. What if you had a better way to play the game?
Gameful Bits is your strategy guide. We use the science of game design to help you transform your tasks into exciting quests, unlock your learning potential, and build a balanced life that’s actually fun. It’s time to become the main character of your story.
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YOUR GUIDE ON THIS QUEST

I’m Dr. Gustavo Tondello!
As a gamification researcher and software engineer, I’ve spent my career studying how to make experiences more engaging.
Here at Gameful Bits, I’m sharing what I’ve learned so you can apply the power of gameful design to your own personal growth.
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- González Pecotche, C. B. (2009). The Spirit (pp. 107-108). Logosófica. (Original work published 1968).