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Man, reading this I really wish I had more money or ability to promote this wonderful sport to the heights it deserves to reach. I do what I can to spread the gospel, but all too often people just look at me in disbelief and say "What? Watching someone else play a game... Are you stupid or something?" Reading articles like this just makes that pain worse.
I sincerely love and respect you for what you do for eSports, Wheat. I think your kid will understand once he gets older, the alternative is way worse(the shell scenario you speak of). There's no doubt in my mind that eSports money will soon have the need for real, hard working and proffesional casters full time - and when that day comes you will be on the top of many lists!
I hope that everyone who reads this realizes we can all help Wheat reach his goal! Promote eSports and give the Wheat a chance to live his dream. It's a win/win for all of us 
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djWheat, that was an amazing blog. However remember that even though you have an amazing wife that supports you through whatever you do, don't forget to spend as much time as possible with the little one. You might say "oh it's ok he'll understand in the future" or "ill spend more time in the future with him", just know that if you don't establish a good relationship early on by spending a LOT of time, it's really really hard to do that later. Good work my man!
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Keep up the great work djWHEAT
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On May 28 2011 01:41 SolonTLG wrote:Show nested quote +djWheat: I don't like my job much. It's not challenging, it's very repetitive... but the biggest benefit from the job is stability and knowing that this job provides everything I need for the family [emphasis added]. Great perspective, much respect sir. All the life noobs (i.e. "younglings") on TL need to do some laddering to your GM status!
^-- exactly want I wanted to say too
If one day I end up having such an awesome wife like you do (and perhaps a son or a daughter^^) while doing what I really like to do (at least if I have the time) than I know that "I've done it". You don't have to envy others, they should envy you
Keep up your awesome, awesome work and thanks for everything you've already done and created
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Reading this made me gain a whole new level of respect for you. If I was in a similar situation to yours I'd probably have to sacrifice some time from either my work, my family or my hobby just so I didn't collapse from exhaustion. Hopefully Starcraft continues to grow to a point that allows you to turn broadcasting into your full time job.
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Your hard work will pay off someday. Keep up your fighting spirit so that your able to fulfill your dreams while being the responsible husband/father that you are.
WHEAT FIGHTING!!!!!
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and that is exactly why you (djwheat) get so much respect from the community.
thanks man!<3
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5/5 godly post
i could never manage that schedule, wow
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♥ you Wheat for flowing your dreams and making the SC community infinitely better in the process!
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gotta say i am very impressed with the amount of work you put in and the sacrifices you make for eSports <3
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Thanks for everything you do.
Also as someone still in College, thanks for sharing more insight into the ""Real world."" It's pretty difficult from where I am right now to quite understand how older individuals manage to balance all these crazy commitments and what that means for their life. Thanks for sharing more of yourself with us.
edit: Heh. In context with this post, you were quite gentle when you gave that rant about "doing it for ESPORTS"
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As always, it is an absolute pleasure to have you as a part of esports wheat. You are likely one of the most passionate individuals I've ever heard and it really shines through in the casts. For example in the EG series, Idra shows almost no emotion while you are bursting out as soon as there is some major action, which I love and which makes it such a good cast. Idras knowledge of the game is a joy to listen to as well, however.
I am very well aware of you from the Quake scene and if there is one flaw you have, it is that in some cases you cannot hide your emotions and stay neutral in regards to the players. It was always apparent that you rooted for the American players, such as Rapha or Zero4, the same is true in Starcraft but to a lesser extent.
Judging from your blog entry it seems like Quake doesn't have a place in your life anymore though. Is it a finished chapter for you? If so, I really can't blame you as it is pretty much a finished chapter for me, after having been involved in the Quake community to some extent for twelve or so years.
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Pics of miniwheat are being demanded!
You'll get to spend time with him and games as he grows up.
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One of the best things you can do for your kids is show them you have a passion and get enjoyment out of life. The passion you have for gaming will set a great example for miniwheat, whether he follows in your gaming footsteps or chooses a different path. From one gaming father to another...Wheat...I love you man. KEEP UP THE AWESOME WORK!
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Wheat, you're an effin' hero.
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Insane read man, just keep the voice flowing
You are doing great piece of work!
Thanks, all the Best!
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I'm sure one day miniWheat will be very proud of his father <3
Thanks to be on air DjWheat !
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I haven't always been supportive of you Marcus and your endeavors because I don't always agree with your points of view, but I will say that upon reading this, you deserve everyone's respect, and mucho love goes out to your family who is so supportive.
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