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Hryul
Austria2609 Posts
On November 20 2013 07:25 Liquid`Nazgul wrote: They had some nice Indonesian chicken today. Didn't finish the vegetables though. let's start a TL manpower threat with dishes somebody *cough* teamowner *cough* could prepare for Taeja so he stays fit and discuss afterwards how Taeja liked it!  | ||
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StarStruck
25339 Posts
On November 20 2013 08:37 Shinta) wrote: lol, I can't really bring myself to like any of his responses. Oh well, congratz on the win anyways TaeJa People will hate me for disagreeing with Nazgul, but I think if you have an interest in the world, you make time to see it. After the tournament ofc, so long as there isn't something crucial to be doing the next day or two, you need to wind down and enjoy some "me time" If you don't do that, you're making a vital mistake. When you make the game your life, you're wasting your time. Making money is cool, but having the freedom to do what you want is the goal isn't it? Money is the basic requirement, not the only reason. On the other hand, if you don't want to experience the world, then there is no point in doing so. I was an athlete before an injury ruined my career. I know the importance of preparation, and how traveling wears on a person, but If I didn't take the time to enjoy myself after a tournament, I wouldn't have been an athlete. Even people as serious as I was about the sport need to know when and how to do what you want. It IS normal. And you DO have the time and energy (in many cases). What happens when you don't have time to see it? It doesn't matter if you are a pro gamer, athlete, entertainer, etc. When the stop is over you pack up your things, travel to the next destination, sound check/rehearse in the space/train/practice and get on with it. There is very little time to enjoy things. When I was a varsity rower it was my life outside of school work. It consumed me. Now that I'm in showbiz it's mostly the same thing. I wouldn't call it wasting time at all because it's part of our goal. Back in my rowing days I wanted to make the Olympic team and that's what we trained towards. You can enjoy that stuff later on in life once you find success. You'll say, "buy you're already there." Yeah, but we have a job to do at the end of the day. They're setting themselves up to be successful man. It isn't just about the prize money, but it helps in negotiating their next contract and staying relevant in the scene. It's good for business. If you are enjoying yourself too much something tells me you aren't placing high enough and your career in the sport might be short-lived. Yeah, being normal is normal and it isn't worth much to be normal. Transcend man. | ||
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bosnia
Canada223 Posts
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Gescom
Canada3443 Posts
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Assirra
Belgium4169 Posts
On November 20 2013 07:25 Liquid`Nazgul wrote: They had some nice Indonesian chicken today. Didn't finish the vegetables though. Don't allow them off the table till they are finished. | ||
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Livelovedie
United States492 Posts
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tshi
United States2495 Posts
On November 20 2013 13:09 Gescom wrote: The KR personalities are starting to get so boring... >_> Starting, haha. Well, it's like sport personalities; they usually all sound the same too. It's just the type of person it attracts. | ||
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Shinta)
United States1716 Posts
On November 20 2013 10:17 StarStruck wrote: What happens when you don't have time to see it? It doesn't matter if you are a pro gamer, athlete, entertainer, etc. When the stop is over you pack up your things, travel to the next destination, sound check/rehearse in the space/train/practice and get on with it. There is very little time to enjoy things. When I was a varsity rower it was my life outside of school work. It consumed me. Now that I'm in showbiz it's mostly the same thing. I wouldn't call it wasting time at all because it's part of our goal. Back in my rowing days I wanted to make the Olympic team and that's what we trained towards. You can enjoy that stuff later on in life once you find success. You'll say, "buy you're already there." Yeah, but we have a job to do at the end of the day. They're setting themselves up to be successful man. It isn't just about the prize money, but it helps in negotiating their next contract and staying relevant in the scene. It's good for business. If you are enjoying yourself too much something tells me you aren't placing high enough and your career in the sport might be short-lived. Yeah, being normal is normal and it isn't worth much to be normal. Transcend man. If you're telling me, that once your competition is done, you don't have 2 days to enjoy yourself before you start your training again, then you're going to end up with a stress related injury or end up burning out for no apparent reason. Ofc whatever anyone does is their thing, and even though it's not what I would do in some cases, it usually can't be called "wasting time". My point is that people do have time to enjoy themselves. Everyone does. If you don't, then you have bad time management. If you're with a school team or Olympic team, then that's a different story, because you're simply following without any personal choice. That's not the case if you're a pro gamer on Team Liquid, or at least I don't think it should be. Also, everyone has that time after all is said and done to check off their bucket list. That's not what I'm talking about. | ||
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justaviewer
6 Posts
Waxangel: You won your seventh major tournament at HomeStory Cup VIII, but you didn't seem to be excited. What were you thinking when you won? TaeJa "The Great": I just gather up my energy so I can give all of you guys a blast at Dreamhack. I'm not thinking too much, just winning some throphies as you can see. Does that mean you and Nazgul are going to work on ceremonies for the next two weeks? TaeJa "The Great": Yep, sure. We are learning some breakdance now. So next time maybe you'll see me spinning on my own head, just like that. You said that you had lost interest in the game for a period, and even thought about retiring. What made you think that way? TaeJa "The Great": I know that some of my fan girls can't live without a drama so I try to be dramatic sometimes and I think I'm pretty good at it. Retiring? For real? Forget it! You're at the new TL-HQ in the Netherlands until DreamHack. How's living there? TaeJa "The Great": as you can guess, it's fantastic. Yesterday we got lost at some bar in Amsterdam where hot chick hopped onto my leg. I kissed her and she gave me that look. I wanted to continue at hotel but unfortutately I have to practise Starcraft all the night so I can kill some nerds on next tourney. I just let her do a blow job and then we stopped a taxi. Pretty expensive stuff you know, but as a successful progamer I can certainly afford it. Who's good? (on Europe ladder)? TaeJa "The Great": I'm good. Any final comments? TaeJa "The Great": That sOs nerd should fall and INNoVatioN is no match for me. I will stomp nerd-lings from my group like roaring thunder makes stray dogs run in a horror and cry. TaeJa "The Great" shall be your new KING! | ||
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TaShadan
Germany1977 Posts
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Shellshock
United States97276 Posts
On November 20 2013 13:12 Assirra wrote: Don't allow them off the table till they are finished. "Only members of the clean plate club are allowed to play today" That's what my mom would probably do | ||
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Drake
Germany6146 Posts
On November 19 2013 11:21 ZAiNs wrote: ... He said he feels least comfortable about TvT and most with TvZ. This has absolutely nothing to do with balance. just ... dont ... dont even try to argue with such guys they will cry about their race whatever it is are nerfed and THATS the only reason and that their race is the worst (not even caring if they win or lose its just a FACT) so just accept that they are all (cant write what i want without a ban but you guys know what i think about them dont you?) ... hope he not retires then even more whiners come out of their cellar | ||
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JacobShock
Denmark2485 Posts
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RolleMcKnolle
Germany1054 Posts
On November 20 2013 10:17 StarStruck wrote: Yeah, being normal is normal and it isn't worth much to be normal. Transcend man. wrong. Being normal is good as long as you are happy. You can be as successfull as you want, if you are not happy your life is worth shit. An honest, good life without fucking others over is worth way more than being the best athlete in the world. if you can't be happy with who you are and need to be the best, there is probably something wrong with you. | ||
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Daswollvieh
5553 Posts
On November 20 2013 19:58 JacobShock wrote: Something about his personality rubs me the wrong way, but damn the kid is skilled. Gratz to him and TL! People who don´t seem to appreciate their huge talent always seem a bit off. | ||
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j1nzo
Germany367 Posts
also i can relate to these kind of thoughts. must suck to live in pain for months due to playing and practicing the whole time... | ||
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Rammstorm
Germany1434 Posts
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Zealously
East Gorteau22261 Posts
On November 20 2013 20:22 RolleMcKnolle wrote: wrong. Being normal is good as long as you are happy. You can be as successfull as you want, if you are not happy your life is worth shit. An honest, good life without fucking others over is worth way more than being the best athlete in the world. if you can't be happy with who you are and need to be the best, there is probably something wrong with you. Have you been an elite athlete? | ||
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Serinox
Germany5224 Posts
On November 20 2013 20:43 Rammstorm wrote: Ok, recruit MKP then! Nah, Liquid's LoL squad is fine as it is atm | ||
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TaishiCi
Korea (South)211 Posts
Most player's apm start to dip after they are out of their teens. When you are out of your "prime" or they "figured out your strategy/build" I think players should give it a year, if they can't get back on at least Code S form it is time to retire. Restart your life, continue on from the dream. Whenever you start to sit on the bench more than you are out on the field, it is time to retire. It is very hard to get a restart on your education after an extended hiatus. Believe me... | ||
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