TGM Classic | Henk Rogers | Bringing Tetris to the World, Saving the Planet, and More!

The Greatness Machine

Darius Mirshahzadeh

Entrepreneurship, Education, Business

5 • 962 Ratings

🗓️ 23 December 2024

⏱️ 59 minutes

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Summary

How can individuals transform their expertise into a powerful force for positive change, shaping industries and leaving a lasting impact on the world? Henk Rogers, a video game icon turned climate change activist, is dedicated to creating positive change through technology and renewable energy. As the founder of the Blue Planet Foundation, he actively promotes the advancement of clean energy policies and technologies. He is a strong proponent of utilizing renewable sources like solar and wind power to combat climate change and achieve energy independence. In addition to his work in the renewable energy sector, Henk continues to be involved in the gaming industry. He co-founded The Tetris Company, which manages the intellectual property rights of Tetris, and has been instrumental in expanding the reach and influence of the game across various platforms. In this episode, Darius and Henk discuss the factors that contributed to the massive success of The Black Onyx as the pioneering role-playing game in Japan. They also delve into Henk’s four missions in life, emphasizing his commitment to creating positive change through technology, sustainability, and the power of human potential. Topics include: What contributed to the huge success of The Black Onyx as the first role-playing game in Japan The impact of discovering and acquiring the rights to the game Tetris How Henk got involved in the Tetris movie How a near-death experience has made Henk realize what he wants to accomplish Founding Blue Planet Foundation and building awareness for clean energy Henk shares his four missions in life And other topics… Connect with Henk: Website: https://blueplanetalliance.org/ Website: https://henkrogers.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henkrogers/ Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whoompdarius/ YouTube: https://therealdarius.com/youtube Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 Sponsored by: Indeed - Get a $75 sponsored job credit at Indeed.com/DARIUS. Mint Mobile - Cut your wireless bill to $15 a month at MINT MOBILE.com/great. Shopify - Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/darius. Write a review for The Greatness Machine using this link: https://ratethispodcast.com/spreadinggreatness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Hey, want to hear a PC Game Pass advert?
0:04.7	I'll take your silence as a yes.
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0:22.6	available November 20th, 20th, 24. Game catalog varies by region and overtime.
0:26.9	And yeah, that's the end of the script.
0:30.4	How about listening to the sounds of Istanbul?
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1:00.6	What's up, gang? Welcome to The Greatness Machine. I'm your host Darius Meshazza. I'm so
1:08.4	pumped to have you here with me. Now listen, the Greatness Machine were about two things. Number one, people were living their passions. And number
1:14.9	two, those who are creating greatness in the world and doing both of these things despite the odds
1:19.4	against them. Each episode, we're going to feature interviews with game changers, business
1:23.1	leaders, you know, telling us their origin stories. What made them tick? What got them to where they are now? Why? So can help you step into your
1:29.9	greatness within your life, your business, and your career. Occasionally, you might hear a few solo episodes
1:34.8	for myself, more, as I say, as I leverage my 20 years of entrepreneurship as a CEO and founder
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