How to get a job making games… kinda

MSN Encarta has an article for all those looking to make their living in the game design world someday.  While motivational and somewhat informative, bear in mind the article reads like one of those "live life by proverbs" essays the business world often hands down. 
Your top directives for a future of seven day weeks of bliss read : Prepare to work hard, Learn by doing and Specialize and stand out.  Mysteriously missing from this list is what many know as the number one means by which jobs come into place – Connections.  Make connections whenever and wherever you can.  It is very unlikely that anyone in your immediate circle of friends knows a great deal more people than you do... therefore, you have to get online, or on the street, and meet people.