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Can SC2 help to self improvement/motivation?

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uberxD
Profile Blog Joined September 2012
412 Posts
October 04 2013 13:27 GMT
#1
The title can sound stupid, but it's more like an open question to whoever reads this entry.

Life is not a game, much less a Starcraft match, but we're individuals living in a world in which you need to improve in some aspects. In my case, for example, I find very difficult to focus and give my 100% (paying attention) at my work, I think the issue is that I don't really feel the will to spend energy in something I don't like as much as other stuff (Most of people in the world don't feel much passion about their jobs. People do it because they get paid for it, it's a simple exchange of work/money). This drives me to the conclusion of how important is self motivation in anything we want to improve about ourselves.

Why Starcraft can come into topic: basically, I think that you need a lot of self motivation to achieve a good league placement in SC2, I mean something around masters. Note that I'm not talking about skills, since .I think you can actually become good at SC2 without the need of a 'born talent'. Look at Messi for example, obviously the guy had an intense training, strict diets and a whole childhood being prepared to be a top football player. But he also had a born talent, something that cannot be acquired, no matter how much you practice.
In SC2 there are probably some cases in which some Korean Pros have a born talent, maybe size of fingers or reflexes.

But if you, common gamer, achieved Masters or Grand Masters (and u don't have 15 years playing SC or something) you probably have a good self motivation. You set yourself a goal and you achieved it. Well done.

Since SC2 is mostly a 1v1 scenario, self improvement is required. No one but you is responsible if you are a Bronze or a Masters, and no one but you will encourage you to reach Masters. No one will come to 'coach' you to do it. You can apply this way of thinking in your life for achieving your personal goals. At least that's what I think.

TL;DR : SC2 is a game that requires a lot of self motivation, this is because is a game of self improvement (not getting supply block, learning a build, scouting, etc). I assume a standart gamer that plays Starcraft for the first time and get to a high levels like Masters in a decent amount of time (months?), is a person that have a high capacity of self motivation.

TY for reading! and sorry for my bad english!

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itsjustatank
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
Hong Kong9154 Posts
October 04 2013 14:36 GMT
#2
the only thing that can help with self-motivation is yourself.

anything is possible.

welcome to yourselfcom.
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TRaFFiC
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
Canada1448 Posts
October 04 2013 14:50 GMT
#3
Sc2 takes so much time and attention. You're right it requires a lot of motivation, but that leaves you feeling drained after a long gaming session.

Unfortunately, I don't think it improves self-motivation. At least it didn't for me.

Sounds to me like you have some kind of depression or maybe ADD. I have mild depression and a strong cup of coffee helps to get me motivated in the morning. Other than that, drugs.
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Myrtroll
Profile Joined December 2010
139 Posts
October 04 2013 14:55 GMT
#4
Being successful at anything helps self-confidence. SC2 no exception. Turning that into being successful in other parts of life is another deal entirely.
Bobo_XIII
Profile Blog Joined October 2003
United States429 Posts
October 04 2013 16:20 GMT
#5
On October 04 2013 23:55 Myrtroll wrote:
Being successful at anything helps self-confidence. SC2 no exception. Turning that into being successful in other parts of life is another deal entirely.


I like what he said. I'd like to add that (in my opinion) success in SC2 certainly makes transitioning and cultivating positive mentalities like confidence and perspective on other aspects in life easier. At least to me it has.

I took a very strict and rigid approach to getting better in SC2, and some of the 'absolutes' I took away from the process of improvement in the game has helped me get better in other parts. Example: I was terrible in math all throughout high school and never felt like I was in any way a 'natural' at it. I've taken school back up recently and, with mainly me riding off the principle that quality training (studying) and time = success and mastery over time, I'm now in calculus 3 and linear algebra and don't see myself hitting any major roadblocks any time soon.
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