Optimizing Your Mindset

[@oneofthe12sionmains70]

Instructions unclear, told my ball to piledrive off Lijang Tower IRL

[@adrenaline2786]

Why did that make me laugh so hard

[@BaggerFood101]

@@adrenaline2786because that’s what you should do if you play ball. No hate the game just isn’t made for you. Hopefully 6v6 comes and gives you your throne back.

[@joshdeconcentrated2674]

@@BaggerFood101 for real, you literally have to kill the entire enemy team to be useful on ball/doom because there isn't any more tank to make space. and ball/doom players who can do that are rare.

[@BaggerFood101]

@@joshdeconcentrated2674what’s rarer is finding teammates who are fine of constantly starting down the enemy tank and being left to tank all oncoming damage on their own

[@strangejune]

DROPPING.

[@jingping5948]

Mindset has to be one of the most enjoyable parts of OW to improve upon due to the fact that it improves both your gameplay and actual life. The mindset Casual is describing is a growth mindset if you wanted to look into it more, A10 has some amazing videos about mindset (he also has a psychology degree iirc). Lately I've been trying to implement the rule "Lift Heavy, Be Kind" which is a mantra from strongman Mitchell Hooper. For OW I'm basically interpreting this as "Carry Hard Without Toxicity." In other words, if I lose it means I needed to carry harder and if I'm toxic I've failed to enforce a basic human courtesy.

[@P-39_Airacobra]

That's a good point, I think I play Overwatch competitive for that reason: I want a better mindset related to improvement, skill, and positivity in general. The satisfaction I get from that improvement isn't something that only extends to overwatch, it also extends to whatever aspect of life I choose to exercise a good mindset on.

[@jimbobbilly7653]

came in expecting ow advice, left with life advice

[@fetterkeks2796]

How dare he?! >:(

[@RobertPazurek]

So much true stuff not only applying to OW. I love the growth mindset vs. fixed mindset idea. Instead of focusing on a goal (which can even be problematic if you reach it from a neurological pov), you create a vision and today you do the next tiny step to be a bit closer to it than you have been yesterday. Combine that with working at a level where you're challenged but not overwhelmed and you're in for the long run. If you can build a mindset like that for anything, the hard part always is to figure out what the tiny steps are that lead into the right direction and how to achieve an environment with the correct level of challenge. Pls keep going with these videos. I so love the tone they are set in and the great information you provide.

[@Serj-eu3zp]

Good advice applicable not only to the game but to many aspects of real life!

[@laurentbetoulle9369]

you are so right, i went on a massive lose streak because i didn't set goals and played mindlessly. Videos like this are always a good reminder what we need to think about improving in order to reach goals!!

[@Ayumi30000]

My mindset is getting better on improving but boy does the toxic players make it a challenge at times.

[@zMaverickHunter22]

The games balance is what’s hindering my mind set. What’s the point in getting better when there’s heros in the game that takes zero skill to play and just plays the game for you

[@Ayumi30000]

@@zMaverickHunter22 yea, Overwatch wants to appeal to both competitive and casual players. It makes for a weird mix of gameplay.

[@i.r.weasel7042]

Get out of voice chat, turn off text chat, no one is saying anything worth listening to.

[@zMaverickHunter22]

@@i.r.weasel7042 that’s is a issue for me because how are players supposed to communicate and work together to win the game? OW1 chat was more engaging and fun but in OW2 chat is so dead and communication and teamwork is non existent(in my elo at least). The only time people communicate is when talking shit or shifting the blame of lose instead of actually using it to increase our chances of winning.

[@i.r.weasel7042]

@@zMaverickHunter22 Exactly, 99% of chat in OW2 is BS.... Diff, L, ggez, scapegoating, etc.... just a bunch of garbage. Good voice comms are a skill most players lack. Many players are not listening and reacting effectively, and probably detrimental to yours and their gameplay. Trying to make plans and strategies with people who aren't used to playing that way just isn't worth the time, energy, and peace of mind, sorry to say. You're better off finding a few friends to que with who have complimentary hero pools.

[@shayes.x]

As you touched on, it's important to keep in mind is that slump days are expected. I frequently log on in the evening after a long day of work and find that I perform far worse than usual. It can be frustrating, but try not to beat yourself up over it. It's totally normal to perform below your best if you are tired, distracted, physically ill, emotionally drained, etc. I like to remember that my best gameplay in the past used to be only as good as my "braindead" gameplay now. It shows that something which was once difficult for me is now reflexive. That's a direct indication of progress!

[@Teflora]

Extremely well done video! These are exactly the things I learned through playing competitive overwatch, but I was also able to apply it to all kinds of things in my real life. This is just really good knowledge for everyone!

[@shvrberi]

Without hyperbole, if every gamer adopted this mindset, the world would be an objectively better place.

[@jacobhamilton2413]

In 2023 I set the goal to hit diamond in overwatch and elite smash in smash bros. I’m now masters in overwatch and playing in tournaments in smash. Mindset is everything

[@PineappleSquuid]

Some people like Socrates, some people like Plato, but my favorite philosopher is Casual

[@jingping5948]

4:04 just noticed the grass is detailed

[@sosleepy3333]

Here's my tip to be able to jump up from gold to diamond instantly: play about 3 or 4 hours into an Adderall roll :) reaction time, aim, focus all get boosted like a real life Lucio ult lol

[@lyricchain120]

This has indeed put things into perspective for me thank you

[@danielkim9997]

Need to see you on the svb podcast. Your ow takes are great.

[@vzus]

wide screen looks so nice, wish I could just set my fov to that instead of having to buy a whole new monitor

[@Joop_Jones]

Love your videos. They apply go more than overwatch but life in general

[@gracefulcharity8412]

Great video as always !!!!

[@tittlemoon6884]

Me casually forgetting about thw game and starting to think about my coices in life as the video goes

[@Doomed2Fail]

To be honest I know a flaw I have. Which is belive I can be the best in anything I do if I Try hard enough or at least I feel like I can achieve these expectations. But I feel it's just me being overconfident or cocky. But when I'm at work I feel like im the least productive and the slowest their when I'm aparently not as I'm told by staff that I'm good and a hard working person. But I don't understand why I overestimate myself in my performance for video games but anything else I dont. Idk if you could help me understand this but yeah

[@Selective5832]

Thanks! Needed this video.

[@grr-OUCH]

I believe, but I have a physical reason to not be as good. My left eye is legally blind and my right eye is completely blind. Before I became legally blind I was pretty good at shooters. I keep going back and forth between controller and mouse and keyboard. My old shooter reflexes remember the xbox controller, so I tend to do better at that, and I have been trying to get better with learning to use mouse and keyboard better. I move better with the controller, but my accuracy is better on mouse and keyboard.

[@aersla1731]

I haven't played comp since season 4 of ow, but your videos are too nice to just skip. Maybe it's the music

[@LotusTheWise]

the ammount of times you were saved by a small brick pile in the german map is hilarious to me! (no offense intended, of course x3)

[@ginpachi1]

“Season 9 in a few weeks...” Bro it’s like 4 days away 😂

[@SBBValianT]

Why does your screen look stretched

[@Outcastic]

Do you play on stretched res or something? your view model looks weird.

[@xLeandroIX]

i use all this advice for my art career rather than overwatch

[@ultimateblaze23]

thanks to this reset i will finally be able to escape elo hell and obtain my true rank of master

[@Riley-ye3gf]

Gaming

[@rage_tv4493]

wish i could have ur FOV but sadly console version sucks balls

[@bronzyylol1838]

am i first

[@jingping5948]

No sadly :(

[@jacobhamilton2413]

In 2023 I set the goal to hit diamond in overwatch and elite smash in smash bros. I’m now masters in overwatch and playing in tournaments in smash. Mindset is everything