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Empyrean
Profile Blog Joined September 2004
17056 Posts
June 01 2011 05:29 GMT
#41
On June 01 2011 13:39 moganine wrote:
Show nested quote +
On June 01 2011 03:24 Puosu wrote:
The false sense of accomplishment that follows you telling us about your unrealistically high targets is a hindrance, avoid telling others what you're going for and you're a step closer to succeeding.


Perfect


It's from a TED talk.

And for the record, I completely agree.
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Maru-
Profile Joined May 2011
21 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-06-01 05:45:51
June 01 2011 05:44 GMT
#42
On May 31 2011 20:16 Maliris wrote:
So recently I have been thinking about my place in the world... and I've decided to go all in on SC2. I've never been successful academically or socially, and im not very attractive, but im good at gaming because its all ive ever done for the past 12 years or so of my life (im 20 atm). I've decided to quit my job so i get more time to train. I think i've got what it takes and from interviews ive gathered that i need to train a ton to become a better gamer so i've decided to go all or nothing or die tryin (hence the title)

I've quit my job at tesco night shift which gives me much more time to train, atm I am a pretty good master league zerg and have been massing games to get as good as possible asap so i can starthopefully succeeding in life. This is pretty much all I have left

Not sure why im making this, just kinda wanted other peoples opinions etc. Anyone got any training advice? atm i am just massing games on the ladder and analysing my own replays for 10 hours a day

gonna document my chronicles here if anyone has any interest

wish me luck

-Andy

edit: If anyone wants to hit me up for some custom games, you can find me on battle.net: my char code is AndyPandyPie.314


This is a really bad idea. Trust me.

What you just said would have the same effect on me as if you had said that you were thinking of getting a rope, making a noose and fastening it to your bedroom ceiling. I mean this is just wrong, I urge you very strongly to rethink this.
Cambium
Profile Blog Joined June 2004
United States16368 Posts
June 01 2011 06:07 GMT
#43
I think Naz once said that if you have the talent, you should be able to achieve something even if you have a job or a part time job, you can then consider going pro after you've had some initial succeed.

I agree with Chef, you are just being irresponsible.

Regardless, good luck, and I wish you success.
When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.
Backpack
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
United States1776 Posts
June 01 2011 07:29 GMT
#44
On June 01 2011 14:29 Empyrean wrote:
Show nested quote +
On June 01 2011 13:39 moganine wrote:
On June 01 2011 03:24 Puosu wrote:
The false sense of accomplishment that follows you telling us about your unrealistically high targets is a hindrance, avoid telling others what you're going for and you're a step closer to succeeding.


Perfect


It's from a TED talk.

And for the record, I completely agree.


I remember watching that same talk and its helped me so much in the past year of my life.
"You people need to just generally care a lot less about everything." -Zatic
Existential
Profile Joined December 2010
Australia2107 Posts
June 01 2011 07:58 GMT
#45
Good luck. Hopefully your determination will get you through.
Jaedong <3 | BW - The first game I ever loved
Tegin
Profile Joined November 2010
United States840 Posts
June 01 2011 09:55 GMT
#46
Beat of luck but like others have said, having a solid plan B can't hurt.
Pain is weakness leaving the body.
Loanshark
Profile Blog Joined December 2008
China3094 Posts
June 01 2011 10:54 GMT
#47
There are so many "Hey guys I'm going pro" blogs with the same slightly varied advice and well-wishes that someone should make an official thread for these.

Go search up some of the other blogs, read the advice people have posted. Then think about what you are doing again.
No dough, no go. And no mercy.
Katoan
Profile Joined March 2008
Finland42 Posts
June 01 2011 17:46 GMT
#48
Full time SC2 player is no easy task, but if you're truly passionate about it, I'm sure you'll find your place in the esports community! Best of luck to you .
intrigue
Profile Blog Joined November 2005
Washington, D.C9934 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-06-01 17:49:47
June 01 2011 17:48 GMT
#49
i hope you realize that someone with an average full-time job lives more comfortably than 99% of all progamers. even if you were the europe #1 grandmaster zerg i'd still advise you to be very cautious and keep your job, and you are nowhere close to that yet.
Moderatorhttps://soundcloud.com/castlesmusic/sets/oak
Crahptacular
Profile Joined December 2008
United States295 Posts
June 01 2011 18:05 GMT
#50
Not sure if someone's mentioned this, but you should probably set aside time in your training regimen to think of a new ID for when you go pro.
Pawsom
Profile Blog Joined February 2009
United States928 Posts
June 01 2011 18:55 GMT
#51
Are you kidding? Take a technical course, find a better job, go to school, do something. Don't play starcraft.

You have practically 0% chance to really succeed to the point where you will support yourself.

Good luck if you really want to go for it, but i just smell troll
Stratos
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
Czech Republic6104 Posts
June 01 2011 19:33 GMT
#52
Best of luck, I hope this won't be a waste of your time that could be better spent!
En Taro Violet
Ravencruiser
Profile Blog Joined May 2011
Canada519 Posts
June 01 2011 20:43 GMT
#53
Good luck, you're going to need a shit ton of the stuff.

Here's to you getting away with 3 hatch before pool every game.
"Yah, free will is a bitch" - Drone
Waste
Profile Joined January 2011
Sweden84 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-12-22 19:54:25
December 22 2011 19:46 GMT
#54
Hey I have been checking out this topic at least once a week sense the start of this thread.

I am just really interested how things has gone for you I have tried getting in touch with you but I just can't seem to make it. Your character is not findable, and I really have no other way to contact you Andy. Does anyone know how his attempt to become pro has gone? Maybe he goes under another name at this time.

Forgot to add that you also are banned from TL talk about a hard guy to get a hold off!

If none knows I am sorry for bumping this thread, just wish I knew it inspired me so much
Newbistic
Profile Blog Joined August 2006
China2912 Posts
December 22 2011 19:54 GMT
#55
R U a Stalker? Cuz u shld try reserching blink.
Logic is Overrated
Waste
Profile Joined January 2011
Sweden84 Posts
December 22 2011 19:58 GMT
#56
I guess I just have loads of spare time :D
Empyrean
Profile Blog Joined September 2004
17056 Posts
December 22 2011 20:05 GMT
#57
As a general rule of thumb, people who open blogs like this end up getting frustrated after a month or two, end up failing at their goal, and stop trying. It's the sad truth.
Moderator
Waste
Profile Joined January 2011
Sweden84 Posts
December 22 2011 20:27 GMT
#58
I guess that is probably true
Snuggles
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
United States1865 Posts
December 22 2011 23:36 GMT
#59
On June 01 2011 14:29 Empyrean wrote:
Show nested quote +
On June 01 2011 13:39 moganine wrote:
On June 01 2011 03:24 Puosu wrote:
The false sense of accomplishment that follows you telling us about your unrealistically high targets is a hindrance, avoid telling others what you're going for and you're a step closer to succeeding.


Perfect


It's from a TED talk.

And for the record, I completely agree.


I'm glad this blog got bumped because I am now able to add that beautiful statement into my mind.

Let's make a banner and a mascot for it and have a parade around New York.
Mothra
Profile Blog Joined November 2009
United States1448 Posts
December 23 2011 01:01 GMT
#60
On December 23 2011 04:54 Newbistic wrote:
R U a Stalker? Cuz u shld try reserching blink.


Well that made me laugh.
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