asian player Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 Professional gamers are real. Think of it like a regular job, 8 hour shift. Pro gamers who make money spend a lot of time, many spend more than 8 hours a day playing the game. I know some pro gamers don't even enjoy playing the game, but they do it because that's all they have. If you want to spend all day playing video games, you can definitely be pro. The professional gaming scene is still relatively young, and I think anybody can be a pro since there aren't many people willing to take the risk to put everything aside for video games. If there are tons of people willing to try going pro, then talent will become a factor, but at this stage, I think it's just the effort you put into it. And then there's streaming. Popular streamers make huge money from streaming, so if you're charismatic, you don't have to be amazing at the game to be popular. As for me, I'm still looking :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 No and no. I'm 24 and it's extremely frustrating to feel like I have no real direction yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugor Hill Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 About a year or so ago, I came across this work view that you should NOT follow the adage of "Follow your dreams; anything is possible if you try hard enough." You should figure out what you're good at and do that instead. The thinking behind it was that anything is possible by ANYONE, but it's a matter of how much effort is put into it. Someone who has a natural talent for math(s) (for example) requires less of a learning curve, training time, personal effort, and suffers less frustration than someone who lacks talent for math(s). (ie. It would be more efficient to let a person who has the natural talent, do that particular job, than someone else who would have to work 3 times as hard to do the same thing.) Any thoughts? Personally, I'm not good at any one thing. I try pretty hard at everything that I do and end up being a jack of all trades, master of none. Have you guys figured out what you've got super skills in? Are you doing that as a career? I'm pretty quick in my head with numbers. However, I'm not sure if it is a natural gift or if it was because when I was in elementary school my teacher made us memorize the multiplication table, or that my school was tough on math in general. And since then I was always confident and comfortable with it. However, when I got to university I didn't do well, maybe because by then math wasn't about counting numbers any more. Go read Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell and see what it actually means to be 'really good' at something. It's a fascinating book. I'm good at connecting with people and figuring out what motivates them. Took me till my late 20's to figure that out. It's my greatest skill. I have leveraged it extensively. I suggest people do a "Strengthsfinder" quiz. I was never good at finding out what people want. So I always default to sex, money, power, pride, and not screwing up. You got a link to that quiz? No and no. I'm 24 and it's extremely frustrating to feel like I have no real direction yet. I'm 38 and I'm not sure if I'm in the right career. I switched career already. I'm pretty good at what I do now it but I keep thinking I might be better at something else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugor Hill Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 In addition, in today's labour environment, IMHO it's no good to be jack of all trades. It's best to focus on one thing and be the best at it. The better you are at this one thing, provided it is demanded by employers, the more earning power you will have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heretic Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 In addition, in today's labour environment, IMHO it's no good to be jack of all trades. It's best to focus on one thing and be the best at it. The better you are at this one thing, provided it is demanded by employers, the more earning power you will have. That can work with small companies - IE, take the IT industry. A small company still needs IT support but can't afford to have Desktop, network, Application, and server support personnel - someone who can do some of all of those could fit in. I've been good at computers all my life, but my focus/job is being an Unix Admin. Tried something different for 3 years (as it was more money) SAP Basis Admin - but it just didn't seem as enjoyable as being an Unix admin to me - so I went back to Unix. Though I was going to post something like, I tend to be good at pissing people off - but I don't think I could do that for a living. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nux4lyfe Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 I was pretty good at graffiti.. but I got too old to risk being arrested for it, and never thought persuing it for any sort of financial gain was worth it - or true to its roots. Now I'm just good at working hard. King of the grind. Buy a canvas, Go wild with your graffiti, Open up a website, create a Facebook/Youtube page and try and get paid for your art...It's these lil' steps you might regret not doing later on in life.... I've sold music on Itunes and when you get great feedback trust me, forget the money, just that makes you feel like a million bucks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugor Hill Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 That can work with small companies - IE, take the IT industry. A small company still needs IT support but can't afford to have Desktop, network, Application, and server support personnel - someone who can do some of all of those could fit in. I've been good at computers all my life, but my focus/job is being an Unix Admin. Tried something different for 3 years (as it was more money) SAP Basis Admin - but it just didn't seem as enjoyable as being an Unix admin to me - so I went back to Unix. Though I was going to post something like, I tend to be good at pissing people off - but I don't think I could do that for a living. True that. Smaller companies are more likely to have needs of guys with a wider range of skill set. However, larger firms tend to pay more, and specialists with hard to replace skill sets in the IT field are more likely to land specialist jobs with larger firms, is that correct? You tell me as I'm not experienced in the IT sector. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heretic Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 True that. Smaller companies are more likely to have needs of guys with a wider range of skill set. However, larger firms tend to pay more, and specialists with hard to replace skill sets in the IT field are more likely to land specialist jobs with larger firms, is that correct? You tell me as I'm not experienced in the IT sector. You are correct. The costs are very high to replace a person. Not only are there "real" dollars (recruiter fees, on boarding costs, etc), but also "soft" dollars (like it takes someone 6 months to get up to speed on all the processes). So, people that are highly skilled and good workers in larger companies get paid above the norm just to keep them. Small companies can't compete salary wise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HC20.0 Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 I discovered I'm actually a good stage actor, however, it is not something I wish to pursue as a career, just a hobby. I'm good at math too, so I'm pursuing a banking career of some sort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 Yes Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonMexico Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 No and no. I'm 24 and it's extremely frustrating to feel like I have no real direction yet. You are a product of a school and social system that the OP speaks of. You were told to always strive for the top and never settle when it comes to a career and everything else in life. It's well meaning advice but poor. Most jobs are static after a while. You will not encounter too many jobs in your life that are dynamic and interesting. These jobs are rare and usually not available anyways. Instead of worrying that you have no direction, learn to accept that this is what you have carved out for yourself. If you truly can't stand what you are doing, then by no means settle into something that sucks the life out of you. But if you are content with what you are doing and it affords you a decent life, embrace it. Many years ago I asked my father how he was able to work the same job for 25+ years. He just said working for a living is as enjoyable as you make it for yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otherwise Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 maybe, but most things I'm good at I wouldn't want to do as a career. I think it would take the joy out of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KFBR392 Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 Buy a canvas, Go wild with your graffiti, Open up a website, create a Facebook/Youtube page and try and get paid for your art...It's these lil' steps you might regret not doing later on in life.... I've sold music on Itunes and when you get great feedback trust me, forget the money, just that makes you feel like a million bucks! I've done my share of canvases. I just couldn't get into it though. Doing it illegally was much more enjoyable. Some of the best times of my life actually. I never cared what the random Joe thought about it, and people who market graffiti market it to them. I cared what my friends and my fellow writers thought about it. And you can't make money off them haha. I get what you're saying though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BabychStache Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 I'm pretty quick in my head with numbers. However, I'm not sure if it is a natural gift or if it was because when I was in elementary school my teacher made us memorize the multiplication table, or that my school was tough on math in general. And since then I was always confident and comfortable with it. However, when I got to university I didn't do well, maybe because by then math wasn't about counting numbers any more. Go read Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell and see what it actually means to be 'really good' at something. It's a fascinating book. I was never good at finding out what people want. So I always default to sex, money, power, pride, and not screwing up. You got a link to that quiz? I'm 38 and I'm not sure if I'm in the right career. I switched career already. I'm pretty good at what I do now it but I keep thinking I might be better at something else. Outliers is excellent. It's the reason my son didn't start kindergarten this past September. Myself, I'm an outlier. I hold a very unique skill. I have been in industrial waste management since 13 years old. I've personally treated over 20,000 tons of material and have developed 2 patents. Because of this Ive been able to gain audience with high influencers in the industry and have partnered up with the biggest fish in the pond to launch a startup focused on highly effective industrial waste management consumables designed for on site use versus transporting to treatment facilities. Sounds boring, but its a huge industry. I didn't grow up thinking "I dream of making runny mud less runny," but I've always been drawn to blue collar work. So my experience, mixed with natural strengths has given me the confidence to spearhead this new venture. At 30 yrs old I was appointed CEO, no formal education, just 17 yrs experience. I've been blessed to be surrounded by incredible people with talent and ability, I'm just really good at empowering them. I know this can read as a brag, I apologize for that. Hoping I can encourage a few of you to look inward for direction. Educate yourself and you can do some big things at an incredible rate. I suggest Outliers (I audiobook as I travel a lot,) Strengthsfinder (I have 10 copies on hand that I give out in interviews) Bold by Diamandis, and Zero to One by Thiel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-DLC- Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 maybe, but most things I'm good at I wouldn't want to do as a career. I think it would take the joy out of it. This is what happened with me....got BCRPA certified as a fitness instructor, then realized doing it as a "job" was a chore. It wasn't something I wanted to share, it was my own and I very much enjoyed the solitude and freedom in it vs throwing it into the ring as a group event. Was too personal and my passion so I backed away and have kept it as such. Good point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dral Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 Getting drunk and being a jack ass.... hmmm, I should be a judge on some reality TV show Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heretic Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 Getting drunk and being a jack ass.... hmmm, I should be a judge on some reality TV show Radio jockey? or better yet, a politician! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Sikes Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 Apparently I'm good at making people hate me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shift-4 Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 Snoring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortorella's Rant Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Definitely, are you good enough to make it a career though. I see people in Age of Empires, still..., who are my age or older and spend more than a few hours a day playing this game. This is indicative of one of a couple things: they live with mom and have no real responsibilities (or some variation of this), or they're already loaded and their only real desire is this game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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