Do You Need to be Smart to be Pro Gamer? (The Role of IQ in Esports)

[@tripledot6758]

Dude you are taking gaming way too seriously and thanks for that. thanks for helping us

[@K3NABR0WN]

it’s a sport

[@eathletelabs]

I'm glad there are people out there who get value from it! Thanks for the support! :)

[@tripledot6758]

@@K3NABR0WN ah thanks sherlock. it was a joke did you've read all the way to end

[@tripledot6758]

@@eathletelabs thanks for being awesome, have a nice day :)

[@klaso6497]

@@K3NABR0WN NAHHHHH, its esport

[@lij4335]

I’ve always noticed this how the players who seem to catch on fast and become the best at a new game eventually becomes irrelevant and people say “they fell off”

[@eathletelabs]

Interesting insight!

[@ocean8061]

I love that you answer all people with different answers seven if it is the same comment!

[@eathletelabs]

Reading and responding to the feedback right after posting a video motivates me to put in the time and effort to make the next vid. I love the comments, and I love that you noticed this! :)

[@akikleist]

Very lazy attempt of TLDR: Strive to be like Naruto, not Neji

[@eathletelabs]

I'm sure many will relate!

[@justthere845]

I don't strive to be dead people 😂

[@Anika9691]

Brah being like Naruto means you hack the fucking shit I think he is talking about being Lee

[@rudeusdoto]

it's not like Neji didn't practice. He practiced as much as Naruto if not more.

[@ramsessierra3170]

I wanna be like Lee

[@skylarsannes3547]

Is it just me or did the last part just give me such a big boost of motivation to improve more on my gameplay

[@WEIYZ.]

Hey, even if I'm struggling at school and having personal problems, gaming was the thing that I do to make me comfortable and I hope one day I will become an esport player, I've learned a lot on your video thank you...

[@laynar9489]

Llhex Pasilan same

[@milanpospisil8024]

Heh, I have exact opposite - highly paid job, high degree and Im struggling in competetive games :-D :-D

[@DR-Phantom]

Appreciate the quality of your videos, keep this up. One way to increase knowledge about any game I found to be helpful is to be curious and experiment with different elements of the game and learning the core aspects. Once you've mastered the key elements you apply your knowledge and developed skills in creative ways.

[@eathletelabs]

Glad you're a fan of the videos, the visual quality is all the work of our editor Bryan, if you get a chance, hop in the discord and give him a shout out, he'd love it! :)

[@maskoblackfyre]

Nice video. I've been thinking about this topic a lot, because I have a high IQ and like playing FPS games. But out of all my teammates I seem to struggle to most in games, even though I know the maps and the variables of the game better. And what I've found, which isn't an end-all-be-all rule, is that I tend to overthink situations a lot more. I even give the opposing team more "credit" than they actually deserve. What I mean by that is that I expect situations that don't often seem to transpire. I set up for a complex maneuver in combat, but I end up getting killed by the simplest maneuver. If that makes any sense. My friends, the people I play with, don't think about strategy as much. They just "flow". They play and focus on specific simple tasks, while I constantly overthink situations. I also unconsciously get bored with certain "easy" strategies and try to be creative too often, while they're perfectly content doing what needs to be done to win. So I'm in no way claiming that this is exactly why lower IQ players do better, because they're "simple". But I do think that repetition of the same motion can be a problem for high IQ players because they have more trouble keeping their interest high, as opposed to players with lower IQ that don't even register that "problem". Does that make sense to anyone?

[@jhoberryfruit]

Actually deep breathing helps. It improves blood flow, and oxygenize your brain making it energized

[@superexcel5550]

I never realised that a lot of tendency's i took for granted were actually based on my IQ. A lot of stuff has been explained to me, even beyond gaming. Great video!

[@eathletelabs]

So glad you got some value from the vid! :)

[@superexcel5550]

@Duded Dude i wasn't bragging. I don't think i have no right to comment on legitimate things without the intent to show off just because it mentions a 'good' thing about me thank you very much, no reason to brag over a natural uncontrollable feature anyway

[@superexcel5550]

@Duded Dude Yes it is 'Very Cool'

[@omkareshwarnag497]

Thank you so much, iam inspired and filled with motivation right now 👌👌👍💕

[@eathletelabs]

Hell yea! That's the exact effect we were hoping for! :)

[@jakubengel2459]

Keep going ! You are doing grat job. Im already almost semi-pro.In few months going to first lan!Your tips mean a lot for me Thanks

[@eathletelabs]

That's amazing to hear. Good luck!!

[@codex_hs7849]

More gamers need to know about this channel, you bring out the best motivational videos for fellow gamers. Cheers man!

[@rengoku2195]

I'm currently bronze in Overwatch. And for years I couldn't climb up because of my PC and I also wanted to record my progress on my channel. I've been dreaming of becoming a pro since years. Now that I have a new PC, I feel like I can become of these players and that one day, it will happen, I believe it will. Which is why I really love your channel, so thank you, and keep up the good work ;)

[@laur-unstagenameactuallyca1587]

I wish I could devote my time to training someone or managing their practise sessions. I'm not a gamer, but I love optimizing systems, like giving suggestions.

[@eathletelabs]

Consider the coaching/analysis side of esports

[@druzzi9054]

What I always do when there is 0 chance of winning, such as 1 v 4 , do something no one expects, circle the map away from the site where you planted, instead of defending go hunting, no one expects it, I actually tried it and it works like 1/5 times, that may not be a lot but if u hold a site against 4 players you will just get raped and have 0 chance

[@gandhargurav5031]

So what you're telling me is that, genius players who work extra hard are basically unstoppable

[@GoldenCrow559]

Right?

[@LagartoChicloso]

yep, clix practices a lot and he is really smart, best box fighter in NA

[@LagartoChicloso]

@@yoshiyolo smart for fortnite, smart is complicated for me, if someone knows that morality is arbitrary i know he is smart

[@eathletelabs]

How smart do you need to be to become a pro gamer? - I get asked this question quite a bit, and I'm personally fascinated by the research that's trying to answer it. There is a lot of nuances to understanding how IQ interacts with your own skill mastery, and I hope this video provides a new perspective that motivates you guys and helps you build the right approach towards your own mastery! *NEW UPDATE:* After years of research and development we've finally created an esports course and coaching plan for serious players who want to improve their skills faster and reach a higher level of performance. If that sounds like you, then you can learn more about it here: eathletelabs.com/esports-elite/ Don't forget to *turn notifications* on if you want to keep improving with every video we release! We recently compiled some of our MUST WATCH videos for those who are serious about improving, I recommend checking out the playlist here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnPIfH2vn6aEqNU Discord server: discord.gg/bFSuFXa

[@seren451]

Awesome video as usual , great message that no matter what happens keep working hard and believe in yourself and don't compare yourself to others.

[@anzar4142]

How to practice gaming skills when your a high school student

[@dakk3]

Dude your video editing skill is insane:D

[@castamere3368]

eAthlete Labs welp I have 147 iq yet I’m currently plat in ow, so doesn’t matter that much

[@Adel508Tkd]

Keep uploading your great work, looking forward for more of that

[@DavidMunoz-pb9iu]

Yes, to grow and stay relevant in the long run you have to be smart and know the business mindset. This can apply to any form of entrepreneurship.

[@sairajkowdoor5177]

Woah❤️best line "that turns average players into pros" best🔥

[@deceresco]

I love your videos and I've been binge watching them for a few days now. I dont only apply your theories and talks to becoming a pro gamer, I'm applying it to other instances like becoming a streamer or being more successful in other careers. I think that being successful has a lot of similar points no matter what you are trying to do. Your videos are helping a lot, so thanks man 👍

[@issabaluch2973]

Can you make a serie where you interview and break-down how some pro practice!

[@cadebtw1088]

Always love watching your vids because I always feel inspired to be better after finishing watching them

[@romanbonifield2404]

Yes! Thank you. Happy 4th of July

[@eathletelabs]

Right in time for the celebration!

[@Helmosss]

I’ve had this question for so long THANK YOU

[@eathletelabs]

No problem!!

[@xendergaming3556]

Thanks bro. We were missing you for a long time.

[@eathletelabs]

The next videos should be a little sooner! Hope the waiting is worth it! :)

[@xendergaming3556]

It's obviously worth it

[@Masoody]

Loved the video can you upload every week men because the videos are so good! I’m playing PUBG mobile and when I did started I couldn’t play properly and like pro but after learning and seeing in my games and experience they are now natural for me. Thanks for the video men ! Can you upload every week?

[@eathletelabs]

I love making these videos, and being able to focus on it full time is a dream. Unfortunately, it's not a reality right now. Hopefully, as the channel grows we'll be able to spend more time creating videos for you! :)

[@sahvgaming]

Been waiting on vids TY❤️😗

[@eathletelabs]

Hope it was worth the wait!

[@dimitrispetridis62]

Well. Hard work beats talent (in this case also intelligence) when talent fails to work hard. But if you have an intelligent, talented hard working person then you have a god.

[@StelphRoot]

Keep making vids it helps me a lot. All your tips and explainations are appreciated 💪🏻

[@eathletelabs]

Glad to hear! Thanks for the support! :)

[@StelphRoot]

@@eathletelabs You worth it 😂

[@kev9108]

What a great video!🌹 Keep it up!

[@bgmn2473]

This video really motivated me and now you really motivated even more.

[@monkii5258]

Guys if you ever feels sad about your IQ and think it’s holding you back from going pro or becoming insane at a game just remember *Dafran*

[@ron3799]

xQc

[@philj8205]

@@ron3799 xQc talks like an idiot for entertainment but I'd be shocked if his IQ was less than 120. He is smart.

[@hiddewieringa3911]

Awesome video as always

[@skyfire7968]

Keep up the good work 🔥

[@eathletelabs]

Ty for the support! :)

[@trixgaming898]

Sir...i found ur channel so late..but finally i found it out....and i really Love all of ur videos...wish u get over million subs... stay safe...❤️✌️

[@swatpro21]

Great video

[@eathletelabs]

Hope you got some value from it!

[@lightr2187]

Hard work beats talent.

[@zsideswapper6718]

Pretty much a distinction between theory and practice.

[@creed9951]

Thank you for the this it helps me a lot I am improving at a tremendous rate

[@eathletelabs]

That's exactly what we make the videos for, glad they're helping!

[@romanbonifield2404]

Great video 👌

[@eathletelabs]

Glad you liked it!

[@Audemar-k2o]

Yes he's back

[@UUser1337]

can you study the effect of orthotropics on gaming?

[@max8784]

GallowBoob Do u mean nootropics

[@UUser1337]

Jake shanks No I don’t. I mean orthotropics.

[@eathletelabs]

Interesting idea! Adding it to the list!

[@hemo8925]

what does that have to do with gaming

[@UUser1337]

Ibrahim i don’t know, that’s why i asked him to study it.

[@abhijaysaraswat83]

Really awesome video!!!!..I have a question.What if someone has the same fire of getting better at a game like us and he practices the same amount of time and with equal interest like us how do we control our jealousy or competetiveness so that we dont spend most of our time in thinking about him and not concentrating on our own gameplay?.Plz make a video in this too.

[@1thruZ]

Best professional chess players of all time e.g. Bobby Fischer, Magnus Carlson, etc., have all had exceptionally high IQ's, beyond 1/1,000 in terms of rarity. This is just impossible to ignore really.

[@LordSipher]

but not every game needs as much brainpower as chess. i mean when you think about it, outplaying the enemy is all there is in chess, you dont have to have "better mechanics" better aim etc. But when it comes to other games, like football, or esports, other things, like reaction times, consistant aim, etc. are becoming way more importand, while pure "brainpower" might give you a certain advantage, but nothing that you cant overcome on other ways.

[@fluvv9642]

i got dull iq, when comes to FPS games i can aim and have a decent reflex. but when comes to decisions making i sometimes messed up

[@Acolytic]

The problem i am facing is after a decent gap , i feel stucked to go that next lvl :( coz there is no blueprint :(

[@eathletelabs]

A lot of the time you need to create your own blueprint - setting small goals every week and working towards them constantly! :)

[@johannyangeles3463]

Would the eathlete supplement help you use the skills you already know in a smarter way or what?

[@eathletelabs]

There's some research that shows some of the ingredients may lead to better processing speed, which would translate to executing previously learned skill more effectively. But some other research on the ingredients l-theanine and ginkgo Biloba also show enhancement in BDNF which is associated with learning capabilities, so it may also help with learning new skills.

[@milanpospisil8024]

True, I have high degree and I have highly payed "brain worker", but I sucks at the Heroes of The Storm (Bronze 4-5). I understand math, science, complex algorithms, I learn new things fast. But I really sucks at high rate fast games.

[@kevincolon8320]

I have a 130 IQ and I’m in diamond in ow time to be a coach I guess

[@kevincolon8320]

Genetics no one is bragging I’m only saying that I’m still not good at the game

[@ferellyelsheikh]

Guys at the end of the day, i believe talents plays a part too. Some peple are just gifted in gaming

[@slowmentum9932]

Having high iq is a talent since you were gifted with smartness.

[@eathletelabs]

There's always a role for genetics, although I'm not sure we can pinpoint exactly what genes will make someone better at competitive gaming. With future research, I hope we get to collectively learn more about the exact role that different genetics play when it comes to cognitive skill!

[@milanpospisil8024]

Yes, some people are focused how to beat and outsmart others. Others are focused how to achieve goals good for everyone - clearly in games, someone must loose. And for example me, I dont like to beat someone down. So my brain just does not come with those ideas. I like helping others, helping machines to be more productive, so thats why Im doing IT and my brain likes to come with those ideas.

[@shifufuu]

Hey great vid!

[@lucci6786]

Good Video!

[@JestherMerchandani]

Question.How do u practice properly?

[@eathletelabs]

Different for every game, but I'm hoping we can cover this a bit more in a future vid!

[@grandviking5345]

How much takes you to make 1 video? Cause your work is very good!

[@dart1096]

Your skill in esports games correlates with your intelligence. We can therefore potentially use visuospatial IQ tests to find gifted esports players from a young age, even before they play the games. So higher your iq, better your ganeplay.

[@2dawg1]

How do I discipline myself????????????

[@petergriffin7718]

There are people that are very effective and intelligent, but they are slow, a fact that make them average in games that require a low reaction time.

[@milanpospisil8024]

Exactly me. And my friend is IT guru, very successful, but also worst HOTS player I have ever seen :-D

[@spreek2294]

I am switching from game 1 to game 2 Can you make a video to help me?

[@polskaunderdoggamer1205]

This just become my motivational talk, I had 15 year gap from gaming due to a 🧙‍♀️ telling me it was unimportant to me! I’m just on the road to full recovery from my mental health and set up my channel while very mentally unwell thinking I was a pro as was best at gaming from where I’m from back in the day and was my fav childhood toy! I’m not stupid Troops, I know I’m a Noob now and my nephew idolises me and loves that I’m going to be a streamer! Gonna roll wae my gaming Being Form Of Therapy until fully fit and healthy again, then I’m going to find out if I can be great at gaming again! ItzPolska 💙✌🏻 GhostOfGaming 👾🎮👻

[@efloof9314]

Hows it been going

[@EternalUchiha77]

Thank you Very much!!

[@eathletelabs]

Thank YOU for the support! :)

[@悟りを開いた]

Can you link the studies?

[@bruh-qi7ue]

The only thing I think about when I watch your videos is what if every pro watches this. Better players than me will become better and I will be as well. But I won't surpass them as they are learning the same thing... Idk

[@eathletelabs]

We'll keep the channel a secret so they don't find it ;)

[@bruh-qi7ue]

@@eathletelabs hope so and want so, but what if eSports will be really big and videos like these will be released more and more. And I'm pretty sure you want to sell your merchandise as I saw in the video. To succeed that you need more and more people to view this. Right? Idk. I'm happy I came across your KZbin channel when it's smaller but I also want you to succeed but at the same time I want this to be a secret. I don't even know anymore lol

[@Shin-cd1dt]

Love your vids

[@rudeusdoto]

So if I have high IQ I'm at disadvantage?

[@klaso6497]

Can someone tell me who this guy is, obviously now i won't ask Albert Einstein how to play like Messi.

[@robertarias7059]

Why is this so underrated plz tell me

[@myrmicraftgamingmore1519]

Watching this with a high IQ kinda gives me very mixed feelings.

[@eathletelabs]

Hope it provided a little perspective for your approach towards playing and maintaining good practice habits rather than letting complacency slip in!

[@LagartoChicloso]

x2, i have 130 iq and its weird becouse it identifies me

[@dark.4475]

@@LagartoChicloso Nice man, I got 135.

[@milanpospisil8024]

Well, high IQ will not help you to be pro gamer, but it will help you to earn a lots of money. Gamers are usualy not that ritch.

[@dbl_tip]

i have an IQ of 126 but im still inconsistent

[@an1malval185]

I love your videos bro ^_^

[@donj2202]

So if I use eadvantage and I have 90% aim I will get 180% aim?

[@r2zn530]

Bro I just got in pc esport game can u tell me how to be atleast to be a great player ( i play r6) btw my IQ 126

[@abdullahshamim4787]

Just keep on practicing until you become a pro gamer.

[@w1nzton]

Basically

[@w1nzton]

And get exposure

[@cgg3169]

In my opinion, you should just improve your gamesense. Like when someone hides, you need to know if they will peak out again or flank you.

[@justthere845]

What's the music on the last tip?

[@glitch2355]

Have you seen how iq test are i did one got 120iq but it seems pointless to measure iq with some shape puzzles its stupid and dosent make sense thats for kids also i have the higjest iq but i dont understand things in class right away and i dont speak like an inteligent person

[@wyattarmstrong8911]

No offense but you probably did one online and those are all unreliable and frowned upon. The shapes and puzzles are problem solving tasks, but IQ is only a certain part of intelligence that includes problem solving and adaptation.

[@glitch2355]

@@wyattarmstrong8911 i didnt do it online i did it with my therapist

[@fluvv9642]

yeah i feel that

[@grandmastermario3695]

I have an IQ of like 85 or 90 but I'm a pro gamer and my memory is perfectly fine I'm very good at memorizing all the ins and outs of games and I was diagnosed by a dr with a learning disability witch is why I have mostly competed in special Olympics but I'm a very good and skilled gamer because I worked hard to get to where I am in video games it is kind of hard but first of all that's because I'm moving up and going from competing against people with disabilities and instead competing against people with master skills so its just really stress its not so much disability and it's making up enough time to put into the gaming I don't think IQ matters that much at all you just got to work your but off and beleive in your self it's hard for everyone but it takes alot of time patients hard work dedication commitment and many more I don't think IQ has much or if nothing at all to do with it maybe a little tiny fraction but know I don't think by much at all

[@warmglassofmilk6905]

When the next video?????

[@eathletelabs]

tomorrow afternoon ;)

[@TheCrystalBlood]

One of the most motivating and inspirational videos about gaming I've ever seen. Kudos for that, my man.

[@wolfyyt1926]

I love your videos, but I was wondering, you show a lot of games for gaming PCs, but would you say that these strategies work for games like clash Royale?

[@minms38]

Attitude determines altitude aplitute.

[@eathletelabs]

Bars

[@bookmark05]

Finally! the king of speech is here!

[@eathletelabs]

Woah, what a title! Hope I live up to it with this vid ;)

[@bookmark05]

@@eathletelabs Could you subscribe to me!?

[@JesusPerezTgod]

So hard work beats talent ?

[@GabrielDipo]

We can learn lesson from Tongfu vs NaVi match. Tongfu used discipline and Navi used creativity

[@fusion5329]

I snorted eadvantage and felt good for about 15 mins before i started feeling like i was sick. Like a flu or something lol.

[@lucci6786]

Thank you

[@kraken6765]

Hay man i watch all of your videos ....thanks man....love from INDIA😍

[@supersonic956]

"Science doesn't lie right". Except its not that simple, in fact if you do research you would know that it is important to criticise papers as the way they collect data or the analysis of it can be flawed. And saying that, it would really help if you gave a link to the study.

[@MyWatermelonz]

I disagree that you can compare the chess study to playing video games. Of course practice helps with everything, but gaming is a lot different from chess. High IQ let's people remove "interference" from the information they take in. Gaming is an overload of information, and being able to focus on the most appropriate pieces in milliseconds, especially in FPS is going to give you a huge advantage. You can learn to focus better to a certain extent, but you have to be realistic. Also top level grandmasters all have extremely high IQ, so there is a point where genetics do overcome everything else. Learn your strengths and play to them.

[@eraxop2547]

Thanks bro

[@jafnijaafar490]

Im about to get Eadvantage to Malaysia.

[@lucamcm44]

Do a vid on mylation and reaction time

[@Ibrahim-wn9sr]

I have 139 iq and this disappointments me

[@cryfe]

What about the people that already have 120+ iq?

[@muhammadtyson8676]

New vid leets go

[@eathletelabs]

Hell yea!

[@MeMe-tg3eb]

Nice video

[@eathletelabs]

Glad you liked it! :)

[@mrlocorio4291]

I have an average IQ, I make up the skill gap by buying skins.

[@Pyrobtw]

Plz upload more

[@antip0is0n]

what about rhythm games?

[@jacobobos]

So higher IQ leads to less practice