A Bad Case of Hubris: The Team Killer
There’s an old African proverb that you hear every now and then: “When there is no enemy within, the enemies outside cannot hurt you.” Sadly, we as gamers haven’t taken heed; every day, we walk around carrying our greatest enemies alongside us. Not the other team, but ourselves.
“Before you attempt to beat the odds, be sure you could survive the odds beating you.†(Larry Kersten (American Sociologist and Author)
Overconfidence is the downfall of many, even in the gaming world.
In fact, overconfidence can cause you to lose battle after battle until there are no more battles to fight because the game is over and you unsurprisingly, are not the victor. Confidence can win you games, but if you delve in too deep to your ambitions you will become something else entirely.
I have seen it happen far too many times in my experiences with Major League Gaming. Teams have fallen apart and dynasties have been uprooted because a player or two couldn’t accept the fact they made a mistake. You learn from your mistakes, and so it is imperative that you acknowledge your mistakes or you will never improve. Take a step back from your inner ego today and read on.
Where do we Begin?
Before we begin, calm yourself and clear your mind because I am about to fill it with all kinds of knowledge that can greatly increase your confidence in game, but keep a cap on it so you don’t…
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About the Author: x 8thful
Known to the community as 8thful, Tom Bly has made a name for himself through his in-depth analysis pieces of professional gameplay videos. Where others see a kill, Tom sees the culmination of hundreds of seemingly minor decisions. This highly-analytical approach has helped empower Tom to become one of Gaming Lesson’s greatest assets.
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