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Summary

The speaker reflects on the profound impact video games had on their life, particularly 'League of Legends' (LoL), which they played for over 10 years. Initially a source of joy and competition, LoL became an obsession, consuming their time and affecting their social life. Despite reaching a high rank, the toxic gaming community and personal dissatisfaction led to a realization: they were chasing virtual success while neglecting real-life potential. Through self-reflection, reading, and personal growth, the speaker gradually shifted focus from gaming to more meaningful pursuits, encouraging others to find balance and purpose.

Takeaways

• 🎮 The individual grew up playing video games with his father, which significantly influenced his life.
• 👨‍👦 He started playing games like Tetris with his father and later moved on to online games and consoles.
• 📈 At the age of five, he began using game controllers and consoles, such as the PlayStation 1.
• 🏆 His identity was largely tied to his gaming skills during his childhood.
• 📅 In 2011, he was introduced to 'League of Legends' (LoL) by classmates, which became a major part of his life.
• 🎯 LoL is a competitive online game where two teams of five players battle against each other to achieve the highest score.
• 🕒 He dedicated over 10,000 hours to playing LoL over a period of 10 years.
• 😔 The gaming community was toxic, leading to stress, anxiety, and a negative impact on his mental health.
• 🔄 Despite deleting LoL multiple times due to its negative effects, he would reinstall it, reflecting a cycle of addiction.
• 📚 Reading and studying became crucial in his journey towards self-improvement and breaking the gaming addiction.
• 🌟 He achieved top 5% status in LoL after 8 years of hard work, but realized that it was an empty pursuit.
• 🔄 He struggled with the fear of losing himself again if he started playing games, even after quitting LoL.

Q & A

What was the first video game the narrator played with their father?

The narrator started playing Tetris with their father.

At what age did the narrator first sit in front of a computer?

The narrator was less than two years old when they first sat in front of a computer.

What was the first gaming console the narrator used?

The first gaming console the narrator used was the PlayStation 1.

What video game had a significant impact on the narrator's life in 2011?

The video game that had a significant impact on the narrator's life in 2011 was League of Legends.

How does the game League of Legends work according to the narrator?

In League of Legends, 10 players are divided into two teams of five, and they battle in an arena with the goal of defeating the opposing team. The winners gain points and rise in the rankings.

How many hours did the narrator dedicate to playing League of Legends over the years?

The narrator dedicated over 10,000 hours to playing League of Legends.

What was the role of the League of Legends community in the narrator's experience?

The community of League of Legends played a significant role, being described as one of the most toxic in gaming history, which contributed to the narrator's negative experiences.

What were the negative effects of the narrator's gaming habit on their mental health?

The narrator experienced intense stress, many nerves, and a paranoid look when they lost or when someone didn't play well in their team.

How many times did the narrator delete and reinstall League of Legends over the 10 years of playing?

The narrator deleted and reinstalled League of Legends more than five times over the 10 years.

What was the turning point for the narrator to stop playing League of Legends?

The turning point for the narrator was a long journey of self-discovery and about 3 years of serious effort, including reading and studying, which helped them realize that life is much bigger than a game ranking.

What is the narrator's current relationship with video games after their self-improvement journey?

The narrator stopped playing video games 2.5 years ago and is afraid to start playing again, fearing they might lose themselves once more.

What advice does the narrator have for others who are trying to overcome a bad habit?

The narrator suggests looking at their journey as an example, and recommends reading and studying as a way to replace video games with something productive and beneficial for life.