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Soham

@valens

Head of Gaming & Data Science @EvilGeniuses
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Better Alignment Beats Forced Agreement One of the most common mistakes in high-pressure, competitive team environments is trying to get others to arrive at the same conclusions you have. On the surface, that might look like alignment, but more often, it creates confusion.

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Women’s History Month is coming to a close, but Christine Chi’s legacy will continue to be written. “Believe in yourself because there’s no one else that’s gonna do it for you." 💙

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Not All Reps Are Built Equal Grinding’s the baseline. Everyone at the top is putting in reps. If you’re doing the same thing the same way every day, however, you’re probably not improving-- you’re just getting better at staying the same. Don't get me wrong... there’s value in

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In esports, public perception can shape your path more than your performance. It can be brutal when your teammates know you’re clutch, consistent, a round-saver, but to the outside world, you’re a ghost. Or worse: miscast in the wrong story. Here’s the play: - Be undeniable in

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You hear it all the time: "Trust is the most important trait in a team." What does that look like? Is it always being nice, entertaining every idea, staying endlessly "open-minded"? Or is it trusting your teammates enough to say "no"-- and mean it? A fast, clean "no" isn’t

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P(layers) Most folks love reviewing clutches, entries, and final site hits. The parts of rounds with action, with decisions that feel easy to point at whether positive or negative. Yet those aren’t the parts that teach you the most. The real issues usually live earlier-- in the

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Someone throws a round. A real momentum-shifter. During review, silence hits first... then the feedback starts. Usually from the top-- from spawn, from the first bad peek. Like we’re sitting around watching our favorite team to hate, narrating a collapse. Here’s the thing: if

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One-Dimensional Isn't a Playstyle-- It's a Deadline Eventually, every veteran player has to decide: are you just a better version of your rookie self, or are you something entirely more valuable? When you've been around the block in esports, raw aim isn't your only asset

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Know what works, but also its quirks If your team keeps getting close but not closing, here's an option to consider: Study how the top teams win, spot a pattern, and build a theory around it for your own team to try. It doesn't need to be 100% right-- just solid enough to get

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WEDLOCKED: Every Wednesday, a quote to help you lock in. No fluff, just precision. WEDLOCKED // 001 [SOURCE: CONFUCIUS] "The man who chases two rabbits catches neither." >> Clarity isn't a luxury. It's the difference between movement and momentum.