EPTWhy Failure Is Necessary To Succeed - Page 2
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Heyoka
Katowice25012 Posts
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DSK
England1110 Posts
On March 12 2015 23:58 qxc wrote: I think the biggest reasons for the difference in mentalities between kr/west are because 1) progaming is much more accepted as a culture in Korea. Sometimes I feel like I have to be a successful progamer or I'm wasting my time because of how it's viewed here. I imagine in Korea it feels like it's more okay to be working as a progamer with the intent to do well sometime in the future even if the present isn't going as well. 2) Teamhouses have a huge effect on overall mental health and productivity. It's always easier to do something that others around you are doing and in this way a team house helps everyone bring everyone else up. The few times I've spent in a house I found it much easier to practice and remain motivated overall. Maybe there's more, but those are my initial thoughts The stigmas of video gaming aren't helping in regards to the first point, particularly due to bad press at times, and I don't think that mindset can really be challenged until a major game changing moment in time happens, either something equivalent to the scale of an olympic event (I know in the past ESWC and WCG have come close, but compared to the sheer scale of events in the olympics they can't really compete with the rather paltry by comparison spread of games). Another issue inter-related with stigmas and mindsets of the general public, I believe, is that they lack the knowledge of why gaming, and by extensions esports, attracts many players, fans and a large viewership - or at least, they might think that. In reality, it is comparable football, fussball, hockey, rugby, cricket, formula 1, NASCAR and so on. As for the second point, I can relate to that feeling of togetherness and a team-focused work ethic and attitude, with people around you that can support and encourage you if and when you need it. Such things are worth their weight in gold, quite frankly. Just some ramblings, please excuse me :D | ||
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Cascade
Australia5405 Posts
On March 13 2015 05:05 Heyoka wrote: I've found that people who are able to find success in their field tend to be those who aren't afraid to look dumb and fail when their ideas don't work right, it's just a matter of pushing through it and obtaining more information with each trial. Good blog, it feels even more relevant in progaming because the path to success is, in some ways, very clearly defined. I got the same impression that successful people often are not scared of looking dumb. But I'm not sure which came first. Actually, I'd think that the strongest source of the correlation is that they first got successful (or realised they were talented), which gave them the confidence to seem dumb every now and again. Put them in a room with someone much more successful than them, and see if they still are not afraid.  | ||
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MarlieChurphy
United States2065 Posts
Grit, Delayed gratification, and Failing your way to success. | ||
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