Thanks for the insights DJ Wheat! When you really lay it out like that, that's not a lot of time to fit everything in. That's definitely something that the most successful nerds (you, Day[9], etc) have in common: devotion and discipline. Many people want to get the e-fame but don't have the commitment to really devote every spare moment (and some of the non-spare moments) to their craft. I personally can't imagine being so crammed every day of every week. It's awesome that you find a way to not get burned out, even doing something you love, after this many years.

Kojak21

Canada1104 Posts

May 28 2011 01:08 GMT

#182

u are a god mr wheat

and miniwheat is like jesus

narwal

Netherlands1 Post

May 28 2011 01:12 GMT

#183

been a lurker on tl for a time now but i must say no better first post then one used to commend you for doing such an awesome job for so long. i truly hope that once e-sports becomes mainstream i one day get to pay a visit to you in your mansion

Grettin

42381 Posts

May 28 2011 01:16 GMT

#184

I bet your wife and son are proud of you(well your son will be, if not yet!) and i'm happy that you can balance all the work, family and your hobby! About your job, try to hang in there!

Keep up with the _best_ content there is right now for Esport&Sc2 lovers, i mean it! Thanks for the blog, it was interesting read and one of the best blogs i've read so far in TL.

Good luck!

CDRdude

United States5625 Posts

May 28 2011 01:40 GMT

#185

Good read. I hope that you can find a full-time position in esports, and wish the best for you and your family.

prodiG

Canada2016 Posts

May 28 2011 01:54 GMT

#186

As someone who has had to make changes in my priorities this blog really hits home with me. Doing work in esports can be a HUGE commitment that can often be taken for granted. Glad to see this get spotlighted so more people can really understand the things some of the people in this community do just to bring a few hours of entertainment to everyone on a daily basis

Astronaut

United States52 Posts

May 28 2011 03:30 GMT

#187

It's difficult to even balance a job and WATCH all the SC2 that is currently available. To dedicate yourself through a job, a family, and then SC2 casting on top of that is quite impressive. Thank you for your insight and your hard work towards improving the SC2 community.

bellhop

United States165 Posts

May 28 2011 03:46 GMT

#188

Love your voice and your work, DJWheat. Keep being the baller guy you are and you'll make it to the top of life. :D

ReaperX

Hong Kong1758 Posts

May 28 2011 03:52 GMT

#189

A very good read and an inspirational story, I didn't know life was that hard for you. But don't worry, you'll be full-time soon!

CPTBadAss

United States594 Posts

May 28 2011 03:59 GMT

#190

Wheat, you're the man. I hope you keep on slogging through it all, you're a real inspiration to those of us who are trying to balance a job/school and SC2

Murkinlol

United States366 Posts

May 28 2011 04:03 GMT

#191

Wheat you are very inspirational and I am glad you took the time to write this. I think it teaches all of us to follow our dreams but to always have a backup plan. Great read, and great message, thank you Wheat!

Cocoba

Canada352 Posts

May 28 2011 04:07 GMT

#192

It's amazing how you are doing such an amazing job with juggling your job with your hobbies. Teen's have trouble balancing their lives, and your managing to do it when so much is more is at stake for your life. Hopefully things will get much better for you and your family with eSports increasing at the rate it is now. Best of luck for you, your family, and your dreams :D

Juicebox

United States13 Posts

May 28 2011 04:21 GMT

#193

Mad respect for you Wheat. This was a great read.

MrMotionPicture

United States4327 Posts

May 28 2011 04:36 GMT

#194

You're a good man.

Mulu731

United States99 Posts

May 28 2011 04:50 GMT

#195

♥

Defacer

Canada5052 Posts

May 28 2011 06:08 GMT

#196

On May 28 2011 01:26 djWHEAT wrote:

- Don't get burnt out. Trust me... it's VERY easy. And the more you juggle the bigger the possibility is that you will get completely burnt out. You never want to feel burnt doing the things you love... so be careful (I have to tell myself this constantly)

As a older guy struggling to balance a high-pressure job with my own goals and aspirations, I completely sympathize with this. I'm pretty much so burnt out for my job I don't have the mental energy for anything else.

Kudos for having the bandwidth and energy to do so much. It's truly inspiring for a guy like me. And I hope you get the opportunity to cash in all the hard work you're doing.

Brief.Starcraft

United States35 Posts

May 28 2011 06:25 GMT

#197

What a badass. Keep it up!