# The Making of Prince of Persia ## Metadata * Author: [Jordan Mechner](https://www.amazon.comundefined) * ASIN: B005WUE6Q2 * Reference: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005WUE6Q2 * [Kindle link](kindle://book?action=open&asin=B005WUE6Q2) ## Highlights A story doesn’t move forward until a character wants something. So – a game doesn’t move forward until the player wants something. Five seconds after you press start, you’d better know the answer to the question: “What do I want to happen?” — location: [1252](kindle://book?action=open&asin=B005WUE6Q2&location=1252) ^ref-41568 --- It’s true: People like you better if you stand up for yourself. There’s no percentage in being self-effacing and making them think they can walk all over you. — location: [2013](kindle://book?action=open&asin=B005WUE6Q2&location=2013) ^ref-50943 --- The more experiences I have, the more I realize that working with people you like and respect is more important than anything else. — location: [3173](kindle://book?action=open&asin=B005WUE6Q2&location=3173) ^ref-24176 ---