Secret Behind Faker’s Triumph Is Learning From Process Rather Than From Outcome
 

– Esports star ‘Faker’ (Lee Sang-hyeok), who clinched victory last weekend in the League of Legends (LoL) World Championship, commonly referred to as the ‘LoLdcup,’ revealed the secret behind his triumph, stating, “I can learn a lot when I make it a goal to focus on the process regardless of the game’s outcome.”

Faker, securing his fourth triumph in 10 years, shared this insight during a press conference held after the conclusion of the 2023 LoLdcup final at the Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul on Sunday.

Despite winning the LoLdcup in 2013, 2015, and 2016, Faker had faced a prolonged drought in global championships. 

“I even envisioned the possibility of losing 3-0 in the final match of this LoLdcup. Nevertheless, I tried to maintain a mindset of smiling irrespective of the outcome. Conversely, I also endeavored to stay emotionally calm even after a triumph,” he explained. 

He added, “I believed that if I maintain a learning-oriented approach, it would eventually lead to winning the LoLdcup, and I am very grateful for this fortunate victory this time.”

Faker offered advice to those seeking motivation, stating, “Personally, I am vulnerable to addiction. I aim to make significant improvements next year. I am strongly addicted to YouTube and TikTok, and I know many people struggle with such addictions. I will strive to reduce these habits, so let’s tackle it together.”

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Comprehension

Who is the esports star mentioned in the article?
Where was the 2023 League of Legends World Championship held?
How many times has Faker won the League of Legends World Championship?
What did Faker emphasize as the secret behind his triumph?
What addiction did Faker admit to, and what is he planning to do about it?
What is the objective of the game League of Legends?
What did Faker envision before the final match of the LoL World Championship?
What did Faker aim to maintain regardless of the game's outcome?

Discussion

Have you ever played or watched any esports games? Which ones?
What do you think it takes to become a champion in a competitive game or sport?
Do you agree with Faker's advice about focusing on the process rather than the outcome? Why or why not?
How do you think esports compare to traditional sports in terms of skill and strategy?
What are some healthy and unhealthy habits related to using the internet and social media?
Why do you think gaming is so popular around the world?
What role do you think professional gamers play in the gaming industry?
How do you think Faker's mindset and approach to the game have contributed to his success?

Vocabulary

Triumph: a great victory or achievement.
Insight: the capacity to gain an accurate and deep understanding of a person or thing.
Drought: a prolonged absence of something.
Addiction: the fact or condition of being addicted to a particular substance or activity.
Composure: the state or feeling of being calm and in control of oneself.
Envision: to imagine as a future possibility; visualize.
Endeavor: to try hard to do or achieve something.
Maintain: to cause or enable (a condition or state of affairs) to continue