Thorin's Thoughts - Confidence

[@rdot22]

New people to Thooorins channel will see the intro and be like wtf lol

[@CatnamedMittens]

+Ryan The Champ Not if they know the meme.

[@eps-nx8zg]

+Ryan The Champ that fucking intro makes me kms

[@darthlord6242]

+CatnamedMittens “Michael Bialas” can u tell me the meme i am new

[@lxblecho]

+darth lord www.reddit.com/r/GlobalOffensive/comments/4azvf5/props_to_the_counterpit_hype_guy_i_havent_laughed/

[@CatnamedMittens]

darth lord Bill Nye linked it.

[@AndrewH9999]

THE WAAAAAR IS OOOOOOOVEEEER!

[@vonpupees]

+Andrew Hull You beat me to it. GG :D

[@AndrewH9999]

vonpupees :)

[@pkn1999]

OOOOOOOWEEEER*

[@BubbleWizardsEntertainment]

bra bra bra bra bravooo!

[@hobotim8656]

+Andrew Hull So said the speaker?

[@coolbreezy9429]

BRA BRA BRA BRA BRAAAAVOOO on the intro.

[@stanzq2805]

I see u on siivas channel and I found u on thorins channel lmfao

[@roopekal]

I fucking love thorins commitment to selling out for alphadraft. Although I miss the occasional "pay me!" one liners.

[@archangelmichaelhawking]

yea, but that's what happens when the sick skrilla starts flowing his way.

[@Cxs1a3]

Money activates the same parts in the brain as cocaine

[@Saiakaa]

Some times I wonder how Thooorin finds so many way to ad alphadraft. He comes up with better 1-2m talking ads than most commercials nowadays.

[@Lycosa]

+Saiakaa Intelligent mind, and good emotional/talking skills. :)

[@MrNico1011]

Whenever he isn't making a video he's showering to get these intros

[@helloimmoe5433]

I really hope Thorin does some music at some point. I feel that great voice and I'm really curious how it'd sound.

[@paaawna]

meme

[@DaveSP196]

I've wondered about this before xD

[@maximo7165]

CANS ARE IN THE AIR

[@pubstompables9392]

trumpW Im clean

[@NadeKing]

+tokwatbaboy Nades are also in the air.

[@MadMrMatter]

I'm a 3rd year psychology major; it's healthier mentally to claim you are confident even if you aren't, in that moment. If you do that enough (while truly believing it, you can't do it just for the cameras, you have to want to be what you claim), it will start to help your overall mood and the way you carry yourself. Same goes for people with depression, even if you aren't happy, simply smiling will help your mood.

[@appleprince3943]

BUT THERES NO (CSGO) OR (LOL) IM SO LOST!

[@dragonfrootzkekw2016]

Loved the message of the video. Similar to what my coach tells our team, "play to win the game instead of trying to not lose." That confidence comes from knowing subconsciously that no matter what the other guy/guys do that you still can overcome it. The thousands of hours of hardwork prior makes the pressure situations seem comfortable creates confidence.

[@IIIlllIIIlI]

What sport/game do you play? Curious.

[@dejf7488]

People are talking about the intro, which was nice btw, but the video itself made so much sense. Great stuff Thorin.

[@nobodyknowsimgay]

This is perfect since Luminosity's two amazing comebacks today. Talk about building confidence on one side and crush it on the other.

[@Dr_Turtle2000]

But liquid was confident enough to get to map point, then STILL confident enough to get map point on the second map...confidence wasn't the problem

[@ethoxx]

The acknowledgement of your past efforts and to play to the best of your abilities based on aforementioned efforts in essence is confidence. I also like how Thorin brings out Eastern philosophies. Become water my friend.

[@bonoboapebra2822]

Alpha Draft better be paying you 6 figures, these intros keep getting better and better omg

[@Damon530]

arr yuo raddyyyy

[@benfrens6284]

Radddyyyuaaahhhhh*

[@NaZtRdAmUs]

Always enjoy these more philosophical topics good work mate.

[@M.L.official]

Thorin is by far the best investment Alphadraft have committed to

[@CatnamedMittens]

Millions of people are watching this video online!

[@NoahBB]

+CatnamedMittens “Michael Bialas” Nice meme!

[@CatnamedMittens]

***** It was a 3/10 meme imo

[@djstestyle]

Bri-Bri-Bri-Brilliant introoouu

[@itsYakuza]

Thorin was in Croatia for a few days... ..it shows

[@greenhound]

i think what people really mean by 'confidence' as being an advantage, is they mean morale it's no superstition that being in a good mood gives you an advantage whether you have the skill or not

[@WatchClock99]

Hilarious intro, its not the most creativ but one of the funniest intros you have ever done.. I love Thorin

[@NinjaGaiden341]

So in a nutshell, how do you maintain your confidence over the line? Do you just make up a reason for WHY you should be confident?

[@CatnamedMittens]

Vampire Thorin and his real bloody meme intro.

[@vivac825]

Hey Thooorin, can you make a video on Envyus getting knocked out so early and their current state as a team right now?

[@hughwoodford]

This is cool stuff and a great philosophy not to just have in gaming but all aspects of life. Work out what's holding you back and deal with that head on and from there the confidence grows! cheers Thooorin you lovely ginger bellend

[@AidenO8]

I had a full length ad I couldn't skip. Hope I get an intro for that get crazy scrilla I just got you

[@Bozothcow]

When people talk about confidence I always think this way. It's almost like the casters can't realize that mind games don't matter if you can't get the points on the board."

[@otaviovao]

This was the best intro of all Thorin's videos

[@nevertryNL]

If i own a team I would hire thorin to do these talks. They are amazing thanks thorin.

[@TheElectriczil]

These type of thorin videos are the best

[@loewen7131]

THE BLOODIEST WAR IN HISTORY

[@Levisaurus_Rex]

thorins intros are so lit he doesnt even need a jacket inside the house anymore

[@iMetmor]

I think Thorin has discovered a new art: finding new ways of promoting Alphadraft. Who needs esports with this new hobby.

[@DJ-ov2it]

+iMetmor He does this since months, m8

[@matt5137]

The Dunning-Kruger effect suggests that the more competent you are the more you realize that there is a lot to learn therefore making you "less confident" than someone who is less competent but does'nt realize it. Personally I was more confident about my skills in League when I was bronze than when I got to gold and realized that I'm never going pro.

[@drallstars263]

Thanks for the wise words mr Aristotle

[@AnonW]

I agree with Thooorin in that there is solid evidence that confidence alone will never win you games, I'm an average csgo player with the biggest confidence in the world but I still get smashed half the time. What you need first and foremost is the ability to be able to win, then confidence is what allows you to play at your highest level.

[@Darkness3827]

I am confident that I agree with you about confidence.

[@ericsbuds]

ok that 'are you ready' deserves a thumbs up I am cracking up now

[@fatalgamingful]

alphadraft ad ends at 23:58

[@TheRevide]

fuck off

[@oHgaming1]

Best. Intro. Ever !

[@oiKieran]

I was expecting 'THE WAAAAR IS OOOOVEERR!' to be the ending line

[@jdmcm]

"Confidence, its the food of the wise man, but the liquor of the fool." -That telemarketer guy from the Office

[@depfro]

21:24 I suddenly have a strong urge to drink an ice cold pepsi. I don't know why...

[@DaveSP196]

Confidence, Baby, Confidence! If you get that reference, I love you.

[@HubbaBubba701]

Thooorin, do you know the awesome music they were playing at Counterpit?

[@DivinesGames]

I really love your videos, thank you for making them. They have helped me in esports games and regular sports. :D

[@cerealsgames3118]

comment section: 60% about the intro 5% about thorin 10% about confidence 25% about AAAAR IS OVER

[@thunderballs6197]

that alistar crowley reference dou, nice. Jimmy page from Led Zeppelin was a huge fan of him btw.

[@Raumance]

Man we digging deep in this intro.

[@danielcoelho2808]

(I know this might be a bit late but...) Damn thorin, back at it again with another great video.

[@bigdog5]

STFU

[@navidsgs1926]

Worst meme fuck off

[@danielcoelho2808]

bitches get triggered

[@Fredagsblues]

Would love if you could sing a song about Alphadraft sometime.

[@davidcanni]

Thooorin + a fnatic shirt = love

[@orangeviperau9960]

BRA BRA BRA BRA BRAVO INTRO!

[@gustavrsh]

DEXA OS GAROTO BRINCÁ

[@danielwalley6554]

I'm skeptical of the "pure mind" idea, at least in excess. Detachment (essentially the perspective in question) runs counter to passion, but passion is often a key contributor to motivation. So it's a double edge; get too detached about the game and you stop caring, and at that point where's the drive to push yourself to be at your best? Seems to me the ideal is a well juggled balance of the two (which arguably some of the best players achieve a measure of).

[@IIIlllIIIlI]

I don't agree with that. In my opinion, you should use your passion to motivate yourself to practice, then whilst practicing and playing matches you should detach yourself from everything but the mechanical aspects of the game to reach excellence. Passion can do much more harm than it can do good.

[@IIIIIIIIIIIllllllIIIIIIIIIII]

+Oliver c: Well put.

[@IIIlllIIIlI]

+kdjhfosdh093ur90e2udfvsdgs344434 Thanks.

[@danielwalley6554]

Oliver c: That *is* the kind of balance I was thinking of :P. Using the passion where it's constructive (motivation to practice and improve, desire to win), putting it aside where it gets in the way (middle of a match).

[@IIIlllIIIlI]

Daniel Walley ^^

[@Noxtor93]

what is the connection between confidence and determination?

[@dbl4005]

Confidence is the belief you can do something. Determination is the will to do something. They don't have a direct link.

[@Az-uk3ox]

how can you get a new idea for every single video for this alpha draft shit .. its amazing

[@ToasterJustice]

with the fresh new memes birthed everyday

[@Machiavelli00]

BEST FUCKING INTRO

[@ClassyJohn]

But confidence also depends on the player's self-esteem as well doesn't it? If you're in a team environment and someone tells you that you're wrong in what ur doing or ur losing and u can't figure out what ur mistakes are stemming from then of course ur going to lose confidence. Being skilled and refined will build confidence but self-esteem and will can affect how that confidence will stick.

[@Bynming]

You could just make one video about the fallacies of cause and effect and be done with all these topics :).

[@IIIIIIIIIIIllllllIIIIIIIIIII]

Really good topic choice. Into was refeerence game missed

[@thtguyericcc1811]

15/10 best intro yet

[@coolnessfactor1]

I can't wait to hear with what excuses the NA teams will come up the upcoming major.

[@akalion213]

They'll get bullied by the Europeans in the green room

[@mcmario001]

So confidence is pretty much like being "in the zone" for them

[@IIIlllIIIlI]

You gain confidence from bein in the zone.

[@mcmario001]

Oliver c: I guess so, but confidence is something you build, "the zone" is something you desire.

[@IIIlllIIIlI]

+Aria Confidence is something everyone desires, the zone is total confidence and complete flow and you can only achieve it by being excellent, and excellence can only be achieved through practice.

[@mcmario001]

Oliver c: I dont believe you can control the zone, thats just me tho

[@yayayaya931]

Another big problem for me personally is anxiety....I would absolutely demolish everything on any server, but when I'm in the game that matters, it's like my skill completely disappears. I practice a lot and I know some of my limits, but it rarely pays off. Occasionally I get a 4-5k in the pistol round and I drop an easy 40 Bomb throughout the game. But that's like 1 in 10 games...

[@DeFyYing]

I feel you dude, it might be unnecessary for you but personally Lexapro helped me a ton with this

[@IIIlllIIIlI]

Really, the best way to deal with anxiety is to constantly put yourself in situations that make you anxious in my experience; I personally used to be afraid of conflict, but after constantly putting myself in arguments I now feel comfortable taking them.

[@mysticm00se62]

Your Intros must make you so much dank skrilla

[@En1Gm4A]

verry interresting video !! a verry good statement in my oppinion +Thooorin

[@0ptriX]

Thorin, how do I apply this way of thinking with women?

[@IIIlllIIIlI]

You ask enough women out to get confident in asking women out.

[@dwarfage100]

@thorin what is the best NA team of csgo history and how good were they in comparison the the EU teams of that time?

[@IIIlllIIIlI]

The best any NA team ever did in CSGO was when c9 was a top 4 team making four finals in a row. Fnatic was better than them.

[@BkaybGaming]

THORIN, FOOTBALLS COMING HOME.

[@daltonbaker1914]

+DUDE WEED LMAO (THE BRONY WEEABOO REDDITOR NECKBEARD ATHEIST) your name offends me. Reported.

[@1Haley]

Please do a discussion about pyth unable to attend MLG due to visa issues .. And the possibility of fifflaren playing

[@CatnamedMittens]

Can anyone recommend me some good C9 LoL games from the era Thorin mentioned please? I am super intrigued by them.

[@themountain4230]

for the thousanths in attendants, and the millions watching around the world

[@deanygrealish]

Pls do a thoughts on the UK Scene

[@wastingmylifeaway4898]

Is it possible for you to ever get into Smite? Or do you hate that game?

[@nicha112]

I've tried so hard at harboring that zen mentality it's fucking unreal. But for some reason my mind always falls back to my ego being dissatisfied with whatever I'm doing and it ends with me being demotivated. I have to meditate more or something. Feels bad.

[@IIIlllIIIlI]

Don't focus on achieving zen, focus on the thing you're doing. Whilst trying to achieve zen, zen shouldn't be on your mind (in my experience)

[@Derpaish]

Is this a rehashing/refining a point you have dedicated a video to before?

[@SLTRR]

I still remember thorin vs csgo reddit where he talked about a post mentioning confidence "I am a strong independent woma- i mean matchmaking star" xD

[@LOOBUUU]

Where are you Michael?

[@CatnamedMittens]

+EpicLemon 4 seconds late.

[@LOOBUUU]

+CatnamedMittens “Michael Bialas” woow jesus, outta fucking nowhere

[@CatnamedMittens]

***** Notification Squad + Catholic holidays mean I don't have shit to do.

[@LOOBUUU]

+CatnamedMittens “Michael Bialas” Comment god, M. Bialas

[@CatnamedMittens]

*****

[@teapotdome]

You're the counter pit hype guy's biggest fan.

[@dbl4005]

No, I am :)

[@spooky6926]

Thooorin finally paid his heating bill

[@martin-__-]

Best intro ever

[@SadSinStory]

writes down the intro,glances at hes note multiple times, still enjoyed it, im also 13 so i have no idea of the reference. HI

[@IIIlllIIIlI]

He's referencing something that happened literally this month.

[@peLicaNGames]

any idea when the next thorin vs reddit will be for csgo?

[@SenorKilla]

best intros ever

[@iMofro]

Love the shirt Thorin! :)

[@aleksandronufrak8792]

ARE YOU REeeeeUUUUuEHDEY, PUT YOUR CANS IN TEH AIR FOR TEAM VIRRRRRRRRRTOOOOOOS PROOOOO BRA BRA BRA

[@1337slic3]

I have a basketball signed by Pat Summitt.

[@Uliio]

+Gage ‘Gadgeit’ Angle nice

[@mattegan9641]

Do one on Maikelele!

[@OzHarrrry]

Pepsi product placement on point

[@KnownToBeLethal]

sounds like someone's been reading 'The Confidence Gap'

[@Archphoenix1]

thoorin should make a video about the Script situation in Korea and why riot deletes every single thread about Riot Korea being corrupt. Massive scripting killed a lot of games before and league is not immune to it

[@EpicBloggerdotorg]

ARE YOU READYYYYAYYYY

[@isaacjones6323]

MY CANS ARE IN THE AIR!

[@LakseCraft]

ok, let's begin

[@stefanodmk]

I can't stop laughing.. that intro. Still better than the Counter Pit announcer.

[@WoWosi1]

What is he referencing in the intro?

[@Sabrani]

+WoWosi1 search on youtube: counterpit hype guy

[@jusjee]

Am I the only one who always skips the intro? Seems like everyone watches the intro and than switches off. Great video btw, confidence construed.

[@werinais3083]

Love this reference.

[@Bobaphatful]

What's the intro reference?

[@nomadrobinson]

the intro was in reference to the host of counterpit (a csgo tournament) which had a host with a very heavy accent speak English.

[@Bobaphatful]

Oh the cringe guy.