IndieGames.com - The Weblog - Opinion: Indie Game Design Do-s and Don't-s: A Manifesto

IndieGames.com - The Weblog - Opinion: Indie Game Design Do-s and Don't-s: A Manifesto: "22. Don't worry about being poor.
Indie game designers are starving artists. Be frugal and humble. Again, your goal shouldn't be financial gain first and foremost, If it is, you will most likely fail. A profitable indie game designer is a rare thing. If you value money over 'a job well done' then this isn't the field for you."