EPTGoing on "Leave" from University to play DotA 2 - Page 35
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theqat
United States2856 Posts
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Rebs
Pakistan10726 Posts
Probably a troll acount.. | ||
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Clarityxo
Scotland174 Posts
On November 27 2012 01:53 starchosengirl wrote: To be completely frank this is a terrible idea. It almost sounds like you're brainwashed into thinking that playing professional level dota 2 will make you rich or as successful as the recent no tidehunters .... (yea, don't you need a team ?) If you REALLY want to do this, I recommend learning an instrument, taking up writing or spending a few weeks alone camping.. to .. you know, think about things. this is a really, really bad idea. EDIT... Holy shit I think I'm really missing something here.... LOL pro tip: read the comments before posting, anyway, the point stands, for ANYONE ELSE this is probably a terrible idea. lol Best post in the whole thread, seriously. | ||
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5-s
United States1674 Posts
On November 27 2012 02:35 DDie wrote: He dropped college to purseu a progaming career, in less than a year he founded NTH, managed to recruit two dota stars and won their first lan (dreamhack) in convincing fashion against empire and EG. Worth it so far (money wise)? Probably not, but he is doing exceptionally well and far, far beyond most TL'ers initial expectations. This is right - financially he'll never make up for the missed year of wages / schooling (assuming he could do well enough to land a job after his engineering degree), unless he does very well at the next TI, but at least he's doing something he enjoys and able to support himself somewhat. | ||
teapoted
United Kingdom24425 Posts
And now that he's won DH he could stream again and with the gained notoriety probably make enough to get by. (not to mention sponsors) | ||
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lilopuppy
Philippines542 Posts
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Implenia
Austria3846 Posts
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Haters
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DrTJEckleburg
United States1080 Posts
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EternaLEnVy
Canada513 Posts
I will post my current thoughts on the path I am pursuing with a look into the numbers and the feelings involved, the experience I've had, what really happened, etc. I should probably make it a thread huh. | ||
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lazyitachi
1043 Posts
On November 29 2012 16:44 EternaLEnVy wrote: I stopped following this thread soon after its creation. It's amazing how it ended up turning out. It made me really happy reading all the comments from bad to good after the DH win. Thank you to the believers who gave me support :D, and those that gave good input. I will post my current thoughts on the path I am pursuing with a look into the numbers and the feelings involved, the experience I've had, what really happened, etc. I should probably make it a thread huh. Grats on the win! Nice to see you have found initial success! Here's to more in the future! New thread pls.  | ||
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r.Evo
Germany14080 Posts
On November 29 2012 16:44 EternaLEnVy wrote: I stopped following this thread soon after its creation. It's amazing how it ended up turning out. It made me really happy reading all the comments from bad to good after the DH win. Thank you to the believers who gave me support :D, and those that gave good input. I will post my current thoughts on the path I am pursuing with a look into the numbers and the feelings involved, the experience I've had, what really happened, etc. I should probably make it a thread huh. Hey, where are those 10-11 hours of daily streaming you promised us? =P | ||
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EternaLEnVy
Canada513 Posts
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zoglug
United Kingdom56 Posts
When at uni, a friend of mine decided with only 1 year to go, to take a break and try to play darts professionally (in the UK its pretty big here!). He was always a good player, but i thought at the time he was stupid to do so! I tried profusely to continue with uni, finish it off and try and do the darts things after he had graduated. However, he wouldnt listen, i told him he was stupid not to finish his education. He proved me wrong when in 2008 he won the world championship and i was forced to admit how wrong i was. Which i did so with a smile on my face over a pint. It shows that with enough dedication and hard work, you can achieve your dreams! And at the end of the day, its what matters in life, that you are doing what makes you happy and makes you get out of bed! ps, I enjoyed watching your stream for a bit last night, made me want to play a quick game! Cheers Zog | ||
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NrG.Bamboo
United States2756 Posts
You definitely turned my view of you around; you have been playing beautifully and I completely respect anyone willing to postpone a safe, successful career for the potential to achieve a dream like yours. s2 | ||
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theslayer922
Canada304 Posts
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Franthier
China64 Posts
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Impervious
Canada4198 Posts
Regardless of the outcome though, I truly believe that this was a stupid move on your part. I also was studying Engineering, and had to drop out due to financial problems a year and a half ago. I have been trying to go back, and have been unable to, which has been incredibly frustrating, and I am actually no closer to going back than I was a year ago. The economy is absolute shit right now. Yes, I'm sure you worked really hard to pull a team together and get the win, but you also had to have a lot of luck along the way. You were definitely walking a fine line where any number of small things could have screwed you over (many of which would have not been in your control). And you definitely had a lot of help from other people along the way. Remember to thank them. Because, in the real world, hard work is not enough. A lot of people work hard, yet very few become successful. | ||
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PSIDefenseUp
United States251 Posts
Was wondering if/when you were going to check back on this thread with it coming up continually. Good to hear there'll be a nice followup. | ||
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