Confessions From A Failed Pro Gamer
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- Опубликовано: 30 янв 2024
- Every kid who is good at video games has the dream of someday becoming a pro. While I wasn't successful at making it, I share what I experienced (or lack thereof) along with all my archived tournament footage.
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Chasing your dreams will never be a waste of time. You had the balls to pursue something you loved and gained tons of wisdom and insight within yourself. You simply maturing and that's the most rewarding thing anybody could ask for. I'm proud of you my boy. Keep going 💪🏾
Exactly. Giving your goal all you've got is much better than living in mediocrity. You'll never know if you can make it or not, unless you try.
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I've been dreaming at 110% for almost my entire life, I have every chance of making my dreams a reality. Despite that, I've never once tried to make it happen. Every day is a new excuse. A betrayal. 15 years have gone by and I missed my chance, and because of that, I will forever have a small voice that never lowers in volume, always in the back of my head, screaming at me, saying "why the fuck didn't you even TRY?" and I have no answer for it.
It is so much better to have followed your dream to completion, no matter the outcome, and then grow from it as a brand new person, rather than spending the rest of your life unchanging, longing to turn back time so you don't have to spend most days wishing you would have tried.
Facts. And chasing something like the NBA of gaming is not anything people scoff over. Especially going to tournaments, we all know THAT shit is different.
look man ive been playing fighting games since i was about 8 years old give or take, and im now 33. I still play competitive fighting games and honestly, what you did was inspiring. I appreciate your accomplishments because ive been there myself. GL on the new path in life homie.
Biggest mistake was having mk as your choice of fighting game💀💀
I hate to say it but u lowkey right lmao 🤣
Why do u say that?
@@kwaitugthere’s no money in MK
@Maz_Dev it's not that deep. Chill.
LMAO the fact that this is a top comment and you beat me to it says it all 😂
You chased your dreams and that's more than some people ever will even try
Look where that got him
@@skies531ignorance is bliss but knowing the truth is always better. At least he knows and will never wonder what could have been he’s free from that burden.
@@psychosnoops yea but it still wasn’t worth it
@@skies531No wonder why there’s so many miserable ass people like you on the internet. Mfs would literally make fun on someone for TRYING or WANTING to do something with their life. It’s so sad to see
99.99% of people will meet his fate. I respect him for making this video. This is the perspective of the silent majority, and it needed to be heard
We have a very similar story except my pursuit was in Halo. I left basketball and Track to pursue Halo. Same story , traveled to many events , sleeping on hotel floors , 20+ hour drives , biggest difference is Halo was 4v4 so there was more social interaction. I went for it , I gave myself 2 years to go pro, well I made it to Semi-Pro before I decided to retire. I then joined the army, went to trade school, found a girl , got married had 2 beautiful kids. Like you I went for it , I developed discipline and dedication , I now work out daily , I attribute all my success to learning how to grind from Halo. I often joke the best thing to happen to me was not making it Pro, otherwise I would still be behind that screen till this day. Halo is dead , I would have traded my future for a game that no one even plays anymore. Crazy how things work out , I believe your story will also work out.
You Onyx at least in Halo Infinite?
“It is not given to us to know whether we shall succeed or not. In failure there is no disgrace. But there can be but one ultimate shame, the cowardice of not having tried” - Silver Surfer
Well said
And what's not trying mean? I tried enough in all the things I did to say, "You know what? I am a failure," so tell me what not trying means.
@@debeb5148 bro I just a guy in a RUclips comments section ask your therapist
@@joshemeloshe9453blud thought he was getting a free therapy session 💀💀
@@joshemeloshe9453 therapists are useless, he should ask the silver surfer
This was deep, bro. Hoping to see more videos like this 🙏🏽
Hoping for bros downfall vids is crazy😂😂😂😂😂
Cmon now how many videos like this can he make??😊
@@lordtunchi4418 Not at all what I meant, he can make more vids that delve into this perspective of competitive gaming 😂
Never knew skeeter was into the fgc 😲
@@therealskeeterjeannah you just came for Mk 😂😂😂
My dad told me "aim for the moon. It's great if you hit, but if you miss... At least youll land on some stars."
I remember in 2nd grade there was a gigantic poster of that over the blackboard.
do people really talk like that lmao sorry im not trying to be mean or something but thats some animeass quote
it's called motivation lmao bro just mad he doesn't have someone to say this to him 🤣 @@johnnymonsterrrr
Bro EVERY time someone says this quote, I cry.
“In space, no one can hear you scream.”
The thing about chasing a dream is that you need to be content with never making it. This applies to musicians, comedians, etc. Anyone chasing their dream NEEDS to make a conscious decision that if it doesn't work out, you're okay with the outcome
I thought I was a BAMF in Melee, because I comfortably stomped my freinds and classmates with Luigi, then I saw competitive players wavedashing and said "wtf is this!?"
From my perspective I can't imagine playing as Luigi and not wavedashing, he's the best at it, but I only have that perspective with my knowledge bias because I played with some hardcore tournament goers.
sidestepping, air dodging your friend group like your top shit..😂..play/watch real comp and it just shatters our little fantasy
I literally came from brawl era thinking the same stuff. Then Wii u smash dropped and it was so ez to marth main, my only hard matchups were Bayonetta and the occasional skilled Lucas.
After that the other title dropped and I felt like it was just hamster wheel as far as competitive goes
@@flamebringer2546
too true.
Wow, I think it has legitimately been close to an entire decade since I've seen someone online use "BAMF" lmao
Please don't be discouraged, Chillin. The fact that you were able to memorize combos and matchups, remain calm under pressure, and dedicate yourself completely to a pursuit are exactly the fundamental skills you need to succeed at any career. And you're still young. You have so much time to pursue new interests and opportunities. Just absorb these lessons and proceed to the next stage of your life with confidence.
- from a failed pro comedian
Maximum truth. He just doesn't understand the superpower of the mind he unlocked in those pressure situations and mental dexterity of combination success and reads ,pre moves etc. It's all life, so one skill applies to all in some
Kids, the lesson here isn't to dislike the grind it's to see the grind as one aspect of your life.
See he never said he regretted chasing his dreams, he regrets putting his dreams before him. Tbh I think Mc Chillin can still be a FGC legend and a pro gamer. Being professional just means you're paid to do it. So imo Mc Chillin didn't fail, he just found a different route to his goals. Being a tournament pro probably wasn't in his cards, but being a great content creator or commentator just might be.
100%. diaphone made a video called “balancing fighting games and work/school” where he said he only plays about 1-2 hour a day (which is not a lot for being a pro) and still manages a successful career. He said the balance helped with burnout and consistency.
@@BozClawt Yes. Actually aren't most FGC content creators really good but only win in a few or no majors?
Every sport is like this.
Failing at being the 1% of top competitive players is, by definition, normal.
Every football, or basketball game you watch is the 1% of people playing and 99% of people in: production, advertising, logistics, etc. That all love the game just as much, and love being in the industry.
@@mickeybat5816 Most of the good FGC content creators dont usually win a lot. There are few pros that are good at it or that pull in a bunch of viewers. J Wong, Smug, Sajam, Lil Majin, PhiDX and Jmcrofts dont win a lot, but know how to bring in viewers (although J Wong was one of the greatest players over the course of FGC history, which is why he brings in viewers). But there are a few top players who make content like Punk, Sonic Fox, Big Bird, Angry Bird and NinjaKilla. I think the fact that they dont win as much makes them more humble and relatable to their audiences (generally).
"So imo Mc Chillin didn't fail" yea that's an interesting perspective. What is "failure" in this case? Not being #1?
If the goal is to make a living playing video games, you could argue he did that (if he earned enough to pay his bills, even if that was a low amount).
This was very powerful. Often times we feel like the things we did in the past was a waste of time but not realizing the mentality developed in those efforts helps us in shaping who we are today. The commitment it takes to pursue gaming seems like the same commitment translated into calisthenics. Keep it up
Not only is this extremely relatable, but it's an enormously needed slap to the face for those like me. I'm 25 and if you asked me where I thought I'd be when I was 25 as a kid, my answer would be very different from my reality today. I don't know what to do with myself, or what I would do if I was even given the opportunity. Following the dreams feel so right, but you look around you and it just all weighs on you as you see you've done nothing else. I can confidently say I missed out on life for a long time, and those around me are clearly suffering due to that. I wish every ADHD gamer like me a happy life and the ability to find out what you were put here for, even if it's this. Thank you for speaking to my soul Chillin.
Look into getting into a trade, apply to your local union
Bro I'm 27 now and thought similarly to you at 25. 😂 Trust me! You ain't miss out on NOTHING. There's nothing but fake friendships, back-stabbers, STD's, etc. In reality we are the lucky ones (us "ADHD gamers"). Keep pursuing your dreams with a steady pace. No need to rush, no need to reach that desired outcome so fast. Because let me tell you. When you finally get to your destination, I GUARANTEE you won't feel how you thought you would.
Focus on how you feel now. Be content and happy with your Present. 👍🏾❤️
This video is amazing.
I'm turning 30, fresh out the military about to start trade school in Texas. Brother, it's never too late to figure life out. You did everything you mind wanted to do. That chapter is now closed as you enter a new anxiety ridden part of your life about "what's next"?
Please keep going brother, videos, calisthenics, friends w/e it may be ( videos for sure, this was really good).
From a fellow Texan: thank you for your service and best of luck with trade school. You’ve got your whole life ahead of you.
When did you go until the military? I am currently twenty five and have it done anything with my life
@quincylarsonmusic thank you brother. Much love to you and yours.
IMO this whole video just shows how these experiences changed and matured you.
A goal is not always meant to be reached, it often serves simply as something to aim at.
As someone who played Halo 2 and Halo 3 competitively. This really hit home. All I ever got was recognition from my peers. But never won any money. Sometimes the journey is the destination
This was so candid... Something kids should really ask if they're will to go through this if they want to go pro.
This video was really well done from beginning to end. Thanks for making this and sharing your story
I was pretty much in the exact same boat. I played competitive smash from 2014 to 2019 and I would even skip college classes to go practice. I climbed enough to win locals consistently and some regionals and even taking off some top players but I never was good enough to make any real money doing it. And all that time I had put in reflected nowhere else in my life. It affected my mental health so much when I would lose because it would always feel like all the time I put in was for nothing. Pretty much right after the pandemic I started to look back and realize how much I had missed out on and now I feel like I'm at a point in my life where I'm playing catch up to make up for all the experiences I passed up while simultaneously bearing the responsibility of being a now 27 year old adult. I have a lot of good memories but I would be lying if I said I do not think of where I would be if I put my efforts elsewhere.
Good stuff man, thousands of others (myself included) have been down this road. Hope the algorithm blesses you
Folks forget that video games are about having fun and not always being a pro player.
Yup exactly
Tell that to people you play at tourneys lol
@@kingpin3690 the only game I could see being fun competitively is Tekken lol.
@MrShinTensei eh, it's the same shit. Pick a top tier and play a certain way. Boring meta and not fun.
Look at Arslan Ash. One of the best players, but also one of the most boring.
@@dman3431its why its pretty fun to see Rangchu beating to the top using a considered low tier character Panda
This video was definitely what I needed. I can relate 100% the the struggles of not only not making it as a pro gamer but also not developing other skill outside of that, and the road to break existential crisises in figure out what you really wanna do. I hope you continue to stay strong and continue to push for your dream no matter whatever it maybe or how often it changes. And I'll do the same.
Dont forget that those who cant do. Teach. Become a coach ur experience can help the next generation. The young ones might have the skill but dont have the experience u have. GLHF.
That's something I didn't think of at first, nice way of looking at it
I mean I agree but, and I mean no ill will towards him when I say this, but who will want to listen to him? He has experience but he was never known as one of the best, just a competitor. Feel like most people would want advice/coaching from the top players of the game/franchise. Not to say he wouldn’t get people asking for advice, but not nearly enough people to make a living off it (but then again I’m also assuming that he’s trying to do this as his profession. Could def be a side hustle or something)
@@meister4597he can still teach a lot cuz he has fought players that most of us won’t even get a chance to face..
@@meister4597being one of the best doesn't mean they'll be a good teacher. In sports a lot of amazing players turned out to be terrible coaches because they were so good they couldn't figure out how to help their players when they were struggling with something that was natural to them
@@kronicneurotic fair but at the end if the day it’s a marketing thing. If you constantly place in top 8, people would want to listen to your advice more than someone who frequently loses in pools, even if the latter has way better advice.
Heya :)
I really appreciated this video and your humble, reflective vibe.
In some ways I see a parallel with other "high risk, high reward" or "winner takes all" industries like music, fashion, modelling, performing arts, startups etc.
Survivorship bias and media strategy means we are more likely to hear from those that have either found or are pretending to have found "success" in some way or another.
Which is why your perspective was so refreshing.
Really appreciate your insights and your ability to reflect on and articulate them, and I wish you all the best on wherever your journey takes you next!
"If we couldn't talk gaming, it was gonna be a short conversation"
Unironically a HARD af line. It really speaks to your determination. I haven't finished the video yet, but even just giving it your all is so rewarding in itself. It's what I want to do.
Idk man to me that line just bums me out. I'm wondering if we would all enjoy our experiences as gamers more if we simply used video games to break the ice and get real friends. Otherwise, you are winning for the sake of winning. Which might be fine, you can use games for competition. I just think there might be more benefits to gain by shifting that mindset and to use games to socialize. I guess the same concept applies to any competitive sport: you can use it just to be the best for the sake of it, or you can use it as an opportunity to make life long connections. At the end of your journey, which alternative do you think will give you better memories?
@@Jolfvaka i agree with you. at the end of the journey, that is what i think is the core takaway from the vid. Do i seek to be the undisputed best musician ever? would be cook, but it doesn't feel like a competition. More like everyone has a space to carve out as their own.
You missed the point.
He didnt have social skills enough to talk about other interests. You think Kobe just talked basketball even when he was at home or the club?
Who are you as a person matters
Don’t be so hard on yourself brother. Sometimes we have to do things we aren’t meant to do to find are true calling. You’re young and you have time. To figure things out. Much success to whatever your future has for you.
This is my favorite video so far this year ,beautifully done ,love it ,just pure honesty
As someone who felt the same way, let me tell you my experience and how everything changed for me:
I started FGs with SFV and reached "high level" during Season 3 in 2019 iirc, but never entered offline tournaments. I did a few online tho.
During this year, I went to Tokyo for a grade exam in Aïkido and I had a lot of spare time. I asked where were the locals to a french streamer living in Tokyo, and when I tried: I had the time of my life. 3 time a week, I was enjoying the game much more. I was planning enter TGS (asia CPT 2019 tournament), even before going to locals, and I got destroyed 0-2 despite performing pretty well in locals. It was such a thrilling experience and when I came back home, I tried harder to perform.
The last years playing SFV was a nightmare, every time I played ranked and online, I was getting salty AF. I did not enjoy it at all and it was poisoning me for real. Like you said in the video, building my personality around the games.
I chased locals around me, and found nothing, until someone discovered where I was living and told me about their locals.
It was just a small local, there was no top players and they were playing many different games, but only for fun.
It changed my mentality, just seeing those guys having fun, playing games they understood enough to fight each other despite never being consistent.
My last SFV offline tournament was in Brussel challenge, it was such a great memory but I was always SO MAD at myself for such a poor performance. It was good, just not good enough.
When SF6 came out, I was expecting nothing from the game, and I enjoyed it way more than SF5.
Sadly, the same story happened. I hated online, and I was never good enough.
I went to locals, even to London just for the fun of this game, but felt so lost after losing over and over.
Near my locals, stronger players arrived and they SMASHED me despite my level.
Since SFV's end era, I was already looking for people rather than competing, but my competitive spirit remained anyway.
After getting so disgusted by myself and not enjoying the game at high level, I lost in another local, but tried something new and people pointed this out: I was playing 4 different characters.
That was something that I refused to do during SF5, to keep good performances, but I was so sick of playing one character in SF6 that I tried this out and enjoyed playing more and more characters, and I was still top 2-3 doing so.
And that changed everything. I was meeting people, having fun, and playing the game in a fun way. I'm always trying hard to win. When I pick a character, it is a compromise between being fun and being effective, and I am learning in the process.
Many people blamed me for not being serious about the game, I even got labeled as disrespectful and arrogant because I played a mirror Honda in tournament. In my book, it wasn't about disrespect, my opponent was just getting better and better at dealing with my playstyle and characters, and I thought my Honda was the only answer at the moment, and I was right because I won. When I stopped caring so much about competition and opinions, I was getting more consistent and every offline was a new thrilling experience. I was not about picking a random select, I just enjoyed the lab and never tried this before.
In the end, many players who were better than me are not playing SF6 anymore, but me, I still have fun doing so today. Some people even gave me a name for this: the fan 🪭.
The greatest advice I can give is: do not aim for winning and a career if it makes you suffer. Enjoy the games, the way you want. Don't be toxic. And support your locals if you can. Just because I moved around, many players who did not know each other are now good friends, and every time someone moves, new players are meeting and not aiming for the highest level. I am learning Tekken 8 now, thanks to those contacts, and discovered Vampire savior and many other games.
During SFV, I won 300€ at a tournament, but lost 200€ in gasoline and 90 for driving too fast. You know what? I don't care about this now.
To me, those moments are unique and they matter. I am not a top player performing but it is important to just enjoy the game. Most of my tournaments, I just lose money, but it never feels wasted.
I can only approve this video, and wish everyone a good time in tournaments! Have fun guys 🙌
This video hit real close to home as someone who also chased that dream. Great and heartfelt video.
You are the video game character. No such thing as failure. Great vid
Such a raw, emotional video bro. My deepest respect.
Well done, this video itself is a huge testament of the incredible character growth you've accomplished. I'm looking forward to seeing where your calisthenics journey leads to!
It was interesting to see the perspective of pro players that do not make it big, because just as you said we only see the Arslan Ash, Sonic Fox, Daigo etc. that actually make it big.
As a beginner who likes to get better at FGs I learned a couple of stuff from this video, about how to balance it with other aspects of my life.
Also not many people follow their dreams, so be happy that you actually tried.
Hope you have a good life.
This was a beautiful video. Very honest and vulnerable, I admire you for not warning others but sharing your experience in hopes to enlighten people and show them “work” isn’t everything and that work can be many things. I don’t even play video games anymore, but continue to watch fighting games on RUclips. I saw this and took a lot from it. This video can be applied to any type of work someone may do. Thank you for making and posting this.
This video has such a wonderful message. Thank you for creating this
Appreciate the honesty in this video. Often we are so shrouded in the benefits of success that we often ignore the harsh realities of failure. We basically want that constant feel good rather than “feels bad”. I would never discourage anyone from doing what you did as you still at the end of the day have a wonderful story to tell.
Also mad respect for putting out a video like this talking about your experience and how you feel ❤️
The lessons learned are the biggest return. I felt the same about college but in reverse. I spent so much time developing personal skills and people pleasing that I failed to focus on technical skills. But just like you're doing taking those lessons with you as you move forward in life. Thanks for sharing
I really appreciate you making this video. I feel a lot of people need to hear this.
this was a truly awesome video. thank you for sharing your experience man
THIS IS MY FAVOURITE VIDEO ON RUclips MAN!!!!! PLEASE DONT STOP MAKING VIDEOS!!! CATHLISTENICS, SELF REFLECTION, STORIES, OR EVEN MORE GAMES.
I’m deeply appreciative of the insights you shared here
I first discovered competitive fighting games in 2019 with MK11. I started learning frame data for every character, spent a lot of time labbing and learning combos and matchups etc. I thought i could do it.
Then I realized that most of the top players dont work full time jobs like i did and had the time and capacity to train all day to be the top players and had been doing it for years. Many of them came into their greatness during their mid to late teen years (Sonic Fox, Ninja Killa, Rewind, Dragon, Scar, the Chilean twins etc). All except the Chilean twins are in their early 20s now.
Sonic Fox is the highest paid player in the FGC overall and i think his only job since he was 14 was fighting games. After i realized this about the pros, i gave up on being a pro and just focused on getting into a better paying career (which i managed to do) to fund my hobbies and went back to playing fighting games as a hobby. Thanks for this vid.
rewind works a full time job as an hvac engineer and places 2nd to sonicfox at every mk tournament.
@@TheMarkOfGenesis Yea, but Rewind got his start long before that when he was a teenager. He already has the fundamentals to play at a high level from his teen years, so he can work and compete nowadays. It's different if you get into fighting games later (like during your 20s) and have a job. Scar has a similar story.
@@smoothsavage2870 in the same boat as you, I work full time and have a daughter but really want to get good at smash brothers, problem is I didn't really get interested in it until I was 20 which my wife was pregnant at the time, I'm 23 now and I have won a few local tournaments but nothing big. I just can't practice it enough to keep up, I can only play once or twice a week for like an hour each not to mention smash isn't the only game I play. I like my first person shooters and a slew of other genres that take up my time as well. I do take pride in how good I got at it with very little practice but I know pro just isn't in my path.
@@stephenhughes7062 Yea, realizing that's it's not in the cards is ROUGH.
Work isn't really an excuse no offense. Lil Majin was working a 9-5 when he had his 2018 run and was in his early 30s, Chris Tatarian is a teacher and he still actively competes at the highest level, NuckleDu has kids and he's competing in the current capcom cup and half of the capcom cup competitors are in their late 20s to early 30s so age isn't really a factor either.
Managing work, life, and fighting games is a normal thing for FGC pros. Especially since it hasn't always been this lucrative to compete in tournament. The biggest factor in improving is practicing with intention. Someone who labs and plays aimlessly without structure or intention 8 hours a day will improve at a slower rate than someone who is training with a plan for say 2-3 hours a day.
If you REALLY want to become pro these things shouldn't deter you. With proper time management and planning you are already ahead of most players aiming to go pro. Its never to late and if you're passionate for it then put in the work man you got this!
Not everyone has the courage to chase their dreams. So you being able to tell yourself that you truly gave it a shot, is something to be proud of.
Beautiful video. Your articulation throughout the video was impressive. I look forward to seeing and hearing what you do next!
Excellent commentary!! Hope to see more man!
Homie, as an old gamer myself(37). I have to say this video was extrememely insightful. Recently I've been hanging out in a discord where there's young hungry players that are actively trying to compete. There have been times where I would touch on the concept of bettering themselves outside of the game without sounding bitter but seeing something that was put in a well present video reenforces why I'm thankful I stepped away from competitive gaming as a whole back in 2013 due to being in a commited relationship with a girl who wasn't into gaming. That time alone gave me the life experiences to be a better man than I was or would have been had I stayed in the FGC.
Yeah you walk away with some good memories but there's players to this day that are just hanging on remnants of the past, sitting in a lowly lit room and streaming. The fitness demonstration you showed around the end was a great touch because I myself am training in weight lifting/etc. More power to you and glad to know that I wasn't the only one feeling this way. A new subscriber from me for sure.
For anyone that read my comment, I'm not saying FGs/FGC is/are bad or that I'm better than them. I'm saying I wished I spent more time bettering myself as a person by grabbing for life experiences, skill building and working on my health and financial maturity.
You don't have to put that, "I am not saying" cliched line to make sure no one is offended.
Competitive video gaming unfortunately is one of the biggest traps of life. You have to be top decimal percent; for a hobby that demands you to sacrifice every aspect of life, you have to place top 4 consistently and get top 1's.
A musical instrument player don't have to place, a top 40% instrument player (better than 60%), gets a great deal of respect and can make social connections.
A top 10% competitive gamer (by ranked elo), is completely irrelevant, a top 1% is still called a scrub and washed up. Because you have to win grand finals, you have to make it to semi finals every year to be called "relevant", which is top decimal percent.
All in all, I don't want my kids to get into gaming or even touch a game in their life, that they might dream of being a "competitive gamer" like I once did, make it to locals, realize the absurd amount of variables to be a career gamer. I would not regret if I get paid income for all my efforts (5500+ hours played) but there's none.
I felt this. Thank you for this video. Looking forward to more content
This is a great video for this day and age. Thank you for putting this out into the void. It's greatly appreciated.
man.. This was a great video shedding light on what it can mean to pursue gaming. I bet your story sounds so similar to so many who would be too prideful to admit it brother. Wow. I really loved the rawness and openness in the video, it really adds to the last point you made. Although you’ve realized all this now; although you’re dreams and views have changed so much, you’re still glad you did it. There’s so much power in that man. I truly truly wish you luck and prosperity in calisthenics and anything else you choose to pursue in life. Gained a new sub. Not for gaming, for who you seem to be as a person. ❤ also.. how could you be a “failed pro gamer” you did it bro. You went pro. Take pride as you move on in life.
Amazing video bro. I really needed to see this
Eye opening and thought provoking, great video man.
This was a great video.
It was truly inspire, and I'm sure I'm not the only one thinking it this way.
Thanks for sharing bro, have a great life.
This is incredible man, thank you for this.
Powerful confessions. Enjoy the rest of your life brother, regret nothing.
Thank you for the insight man best of luck on wherever your life takes you
Dude you are amazing I loved every second of this video!
You can at least say you went for it. Good video.
You did good! What you do next will be even better. Keep at it
This is the best YT video I've seen weeks. Well done. Great message, great editing and very insightful.
appreciate the honesty, good job on realizing all this and changing your life.
Family, you even being able to go back and have this insight now shows that your experiences were not a waste of time. I believe you took some hidden gems along with you
Props to you for taking the chance to chase the dream. May of us don't even take that chance. Nice perspective.
That straddle is coming along! Rooting for you mate! Thanks for sharing your awesome journey
This was really profound.
Learnt that I should make the most of experiences rather than be so hyper focused on a goal that I miss opportunities along the way.
Wishing you the absolute best going forward.
Hey man you tried and chased your dream. That is very admirable in itself.
I love videos like this, because we all get too wrapped up in those who suceed, we often dont even realize how many went out with the same dream only to fail. We've confused a lack of success with a lack of hardwork. The truth is working hard can sometimes give no results..
World needs more of these types of videos 🙌
Amazing video, very insightful and the brutal honesty to directed towards yourself is very endearing.
everything happens for a reason bro. great story telling, looking forward to more content from you 🙏
My guy as someone who played 3rd tier professional soccer, sit down and let me help you.
Quitting (retiring) accepting the dream is over is hard. For next few years you will wonder lost trying to figure out what you want to do with your life as there really aren't many things in life you have to quit your passion in the prime of your life. You will question if you made the right choice and see friends in high corporate jobs or married or w.e. it will be tough.....
Until you realize that having chased the dream, built yourself a story and lived life a way that many wish they could you really didn't miss much. This was the only time in your life to attempt a pro video game career and you did it. Now you can take this story, experience and pain towards your next passion you will find (hopefully in a few years) and grind it out to become the success you want. Take this story you just said in this video to your next job Interview and believe me any hiring manager worth their salt will want you (especially in sales).
If you feel you lack skills, now you got time. It's the next chapter my man. Make it count
Like everyone has said, your experiences shaped you. If you enjoyed it, if you grew through it, if you learned from it, then it was worth it.
It seems like it gave you a lot to reflect on, clarity you may have never gotten otherwise.
This is an extremely vulnerable and needed video that I think will resonate with more people than you think. Thank you for sharing.
I can appreciate the honesty and openess... This was dope...
You built up mental fortitude. That is the *skill* that transfers over even when you fail. Not going to lie though, I FELT YOU when you said all I have is my tournament badges and you laid them out (I apparantly went to the same Final Round you did).
I was cleaning out my car one day, and I always kept my tournament badges around as a bit of a memento of what I've done. I ended up putting them somewhere else (or I may have thrown them away) the memories I have from there I will never lose.
I think about this alot, but for me its in regards to failing in IT, and not doing well on my first frontend development position along with my second position. Its causing me to hate that time, but there's pushback because I can't really (hate it) I've learned somethings for it but I have nothing to show of what I've done.
It leads me to think I didn't really *do* anything.
I'm somewhat trying to redefine myself, and find something else that still speaks to me like competing did or like when I was trying to develop for fun back in the day but its hard. ESPECIALLY when you've surrounded yourself with people who have succeeded for me atleast that has actually caused me to really feel like a failure because we all came up the same way, went to same schools and now they are in the industry with well established jobs while I've taken a step back with essentially everything career wise to pivot focus.
I like that you took ownership in things you didn't do. I think if you approach fighting games in a different way, maybe try to just play to enjoy them while making content that serves your own purpose (you may do this) like push ups when you lose a set or something along those lines.
I appreciate the vulnerability, something like this is hard to do.
Man I really liked this video. Subbed!!! When I was in jr high and high school (early to mid nineties) nobody in my neighborhood could beat me in SF 2 and yearly variants on the snes. Same with MK 1-3. In SF2 I would pull the old fireball pressure to bait them into jumping into me and get them with the DP. I had it so down pat that sometimes they even thought they were gonna land their jump kick because of how close I let them come and BAM! DP. That was my favorite type the first frame animation of DP when it connected. I thought I was sooooo good. And one day one of my friends brought his friend over and I got my ass handed to me. By the time SF3 came out I didn’t even try to play other people. The game became way more technical and I just didn’t want to put in the time to learn. The fact that you made fighting game tournaments a career from 2014-2019 is impressive. Way more guts than me. Back in the day we didn’t have these options. It’s good to follow your dream. It’s also good to have alternative plans in case plan A doesn’t work out. I was in the infantry for 13 years in the Army and your calisthenics are way better than mine were. You’re good dude man.
You’re a great storyteller. I think telling stories about your time in the FGC will get you a huge following 👍 I was interested the entire video. Hoping to see more soon
Great video really never get to see this side of the industry. This isn’t just a case by case thing there are so many people that have suffered the same path. I’m glad you’re creating videos like this and speaking on this type of thing.
You’re not a failed gamer you’re an inspiration big dawg. FGC❤
Your experience does encapsulate the vast majority of aspiring pro gamers that don't make it to fame. But that's everything. Pro athletes and pro sports only feature a small percentage of folks who chase their dreams. Not all students can become doctors and those who fail to meet the challenge need to turn to an alternative career path.
My friend, I believe that what you experienced is what I'd like to call growing up. You see, even in social media, success requires a bit of luck, timing, and like you, sacrifice. Not all of us RUclipsrs make it though and never will.
Do yourself a favor and take what you've learned, compile it, and use it to propel you into your next endeavor. You'll do great. And if your children one day choose to pursue your dream, you'll become their greatest asset.
Amazing video man and honestly so relatable in so many ways, loved it
I was not expecting to see this at the top of my home page. Well done! I was more of a recluse myself, but it took some work, which I started after high school. trying a goal is always better than not trying, to me personally.
You was pretty clutch tho I’d keep trying but just have a back up plan
I still admire you chased after your dream, doing something you love is never a waste. I actually always wanted to be a pro fighting game player, but due to the situations of the country am in it's not possible. I still dream of it one day. But yeah i know, to be the best at something you really need to be really good. But that's life, you not guaranteed anything. Life doesn't just end there, they new games and pro players stopping, your time will come. The world works in cycles. I just hope you get back to your love for fighting games and give MK1 a chance
This video, will be timeless. You dont even know how many people this resonates with. Props for sharing your story. I know a lot of people feel better if theybhad a similar story as you do.
This video was super deep. Thanks for being vulnerable.
To have the heart to play tournament and not just be a casual is dope within itself. Most people just wanna play online ranked or casuals and talk trash. The real challenge is actually competing to play at a high level. I salute you bro!🫡
im currently a college halo player age 19 and right now im in the same spot thinking if i should be miserable in college just to gain the slightest chance at becoming a pro player or move on to trade school for aeronautical mechanics and start my life with my gf obviously im super blessed to have a partner but after some long hard thinking and talking with friends i’ve decided to let gaming go what i’ve learned is that gaming isnt about fun anymore like it use to be back then it will always be about money and just that one little quote made me decide to give up on that dream and start my life we all grew up loving games its not your fault because the dream was achievable but now its time we all grow up and realize gaming will never ever be the same the memories we made as kids will always be there but nothing will block out the pain like video games did all we can do is be thankful for the experiences and grow into the people were ment to be proud of you your story really inspired me be safe out there ❤
I've failed about as much as someone can fail in life. Back in high school I failed to get into the marines, failed the written part of my driver's license test twice (someone helped me the 3rd time), failed to get any women (until I was 33), failed college algebra, failed as a fighter, failed to get a job making more than $8.50 for 4 years, spent 3 years on an online business that failed, failed to get out of my mom's house (until I was 30). Things kinda turned around when I was 30 when I just worked multiple jobs and planned to work myself to death trying. Eventually was able to get a house in the hood, fixed it up over the years, figured out how to get laid (so far 112 women), and got some pretty cool entertainment setups as well as a couple of cars. I'm 38 now and life is great, so you can make a turnaround. Still want a nicer house though and more cars, so working on that. 😊😊😊
thanks man, I'm 28 and finally started getting my life in order but have been stuck in a rut the past month but this helped me get off my ass and go the gym for the first time since early Jan
@@FriedHedgehogBalls if I can go from where I was to where I am now, anything is possible for anyone
It wasn’t a waste of time man. That was your journey and when you get old it will be some of you’re best memories.
Great, vulnerable video man. We need more of your stories. I believe the way for people good at games is not always try to be the best, but make content to help others to get there or have a hobbie worth having.
at least you went for it. Most people don't even try. Keep up the calisthenics, most people can't do those exercises. There is a social following for it. I follow a couple calisthenic instagrams.
I have a very similar path honestly. I also was the main smash to for my region for some time so I did learn some important life skills that transfer over to other areas now. But I can echo most of what you're saying as the truth. Most people are better off getting a job/education, learning a trade or developing a more useful skill to build a life on and playing games on the side. I'm a trucker now and I can still keep up and win a local here and there in my travels.
But it's definitely a better life overall than sleeping on floors, eating cold cuts everyday and nolifing the game
That was actually a great video. You put into words what many people feel, and made them feel better about themselves
I’ve been competing in just about every game I’ve ever played. It’s all I wanted to play. From halo 2, to cod, to league and now smash. I know I won’t exactly be a top player but after some frustration it led to acceptance. Instead my goals focused on trying to be the best that I can be, focus on making friends and grinding out commentary which has become my main motivation nowadays. I definitely understand this mindset as I’m 25 and have nothing to show for all the hours I put into the games I played but god damn I loved every minute of it. The triumph, the bitterness of defeat, the memories. I would absolutely do it all again.
Thanks for such an amazing video and best of luck in all your future endeavors brother. Excited to see more videos from ya ⭐️
This shit touched me bro we went through this together ❤
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@McChillin You made it to the tournaments, the main stages, and the peak moments on streams. Even if you didn't win their are millions of casual players who never reached where you did. Doesn't sound like a failure
Touching story, good luck with your next steps
Really cool video. Nothing else to say. It sounds like your head is in a good place right now. Thanks for sharing this with us.
I'm 28 and I just started competing. I'm late in life and have spent the last 4 months living and breathing nothing but MK. It put a strain on my marriage because even when I was with my wife, I wasn't there mentally. I've set aside time to be in the moment with my family and it's helped my life and family life alot but the effort it takes to be a Pro Gamer is nothing to scoff at
I play mk1 on PC, getting good each day too. We can play an FT5 if you are up to it, if I'm not at your level, you can drop me off
But I'd very much like to say, life is great, so appreciate it all. Family, friends, gaming.
Some advice; quit MK and play Tekken 8, no money in NRS games and they're bad 🤷🏾♂️
@@winstonpeanutbutter I don't do it for the money. I don't cause I love NRS
Imagine putting video games over family 💀