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Daniel Kapadia
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Добавлен 29 июн 2008
Welcome gamers!
Welcome to my RUclips haven. I've been on this esports journey since 2003, kickstarting my adventure as a Quake pro in the distant past. Over the last decade, I've evolved into a dynamic force as a commentator, analyst, and content creator across the realms of CS:GO, VALORANT, Quake, and beyond. My journey has taken me through working at FACEIT, Aim Lab, and a stint as the General Manager of the 100 Thieves VALORANT team.
Here on this channel, get ready for a cascade of esports content. I'm here to bring you videos that not only fuel your gaming prowess but also uplift you as a person. From tactical insights to personal growth, we're diving deep into the world of improvement.
Also, don't forget to catch me live on Twitch and stay in the loop on Twitter for additional content drops. The journey is just beginning, and I'm thrilled to have you along for the ride! 🚀🎮
Welcome to my RUclips haven. I've been on this esports journey since 2003, kickstarting my adventure as a Quake pro in the distant past. Over the last decade, I've evolved into a dynamic force as a commentator, analyst, and content creator across the realms of CS:GO, VALORANT, Quake, and beyond. My journey has taken me through working at FACEIT, Aim Lab, and a stint as the General Manager of the 100 Thieves VALORANT team.
Here on this channel, get ready for a cascade of esports content. I'm here to bring you videos that not only fuel your gaming prowess but also uplift you as a person. From tactical insights to personal growth, we're diving deep into the world of improvement.
Also, don't forget to catch me live on Twitch and stay in the loop on Twitter for additional content drops. The journey is just beginning, and I'm thrilled to have you along for the ride! 🚀🎮
How do you deal with failure?
Failure is impossible to avoid, and we shouldn't want to. Failure is the key to achieve everything you ever wanted to achieve and we should treat it as such. Failure isn't an attack on you, it's a friendly indication of where you need to focus to get to what you want.
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If you enjoy my content and want to discuss it with other like-minded individuals, check out my public discord channel: discord.gg/DMfPGMh
You can support me by sharing my content, subscribing or following me on any of my platforms.
If you want to support me in going full-time with content, consider becoming a Patreon supporter! www.patreon.com/ddkesports
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Confidence - breaking it down for esports performance
Просмотров 2 тыс.28 дней назад
I hope this video helps to grow understanding of how confidence operates in an esports context. This is a raw unedited take as I've got a lot of stuff going on right now and I wanted to just get some content out to you guys on a more regular basis again. Hopefully, it came out well! If you enjoy my content and want to discuss it with other like-minded individuals, check out my public discord ch...
Transforming Esports Coaching Movement w/ Skills Acquisition Specialist Kabir
Просмотров 1,6 тыс.Месяц назад
Hi guys! A long one here for you today. This conversation starts out as a discussion on aim training and skill acquisition before turning into a wide-ranging discussion of coaching. Kabir is really smart and I highly enjoyed this conversation and I hope you do too! 0:00 Who is Kabir and what does he do? 4:30 How Basketball translates to esports 7:30 Is aiming cognitive or physical? 8:59 Aim tra...
How visualization helps us win tournaments
Просмотров 1,9 тыс.Месяц назад
Visualization is an incredibly powerful mental tool that every competitor should understand and try to use for its benefits. Generally speaking it's a concept that a little misunderstood, so in this video, I go into detail on why it works and how we can practice it ourselves. I hope you guys enjoy this one! A surprisingly short video for my standards :D. If you enjoy my content and want to disc...
Quake classics! Quake Con 2008 Grand Final Live || Cypher VS Zero4 Quake Con 2008 || Quake Live
Просмотров 1,2 тыс.Месяц назад
Hey all, Time for some Quake commentary! We're checking out cypher vs ZeRo4 from 2008. Both cypher and ZeRo4 were in amazing form in 2008, so it was the perfect time for them to play against each other in a grand final. Alexei "cYpheR" Yanushevsky (born May 2, 1990) is a Belarusian Quake player. cYpheR retired from professional Quake after the release of Apex Legends, where he was the head coac...
Fix your HABITS to fix your AIM! || FPS Gaming: Best Way To Do Aim Training In 2024
Просмотров 6 тыс.Месяц назад
Fix your HABITS to fix your AIM! || FPS Gaming: Best Way To Do Aim Training In 2024 Hey guys! In today's video, we talk about some ways we should think about our aim of training to help us be effective. Focusing on the right thing is a bit part of the battle to get better. In this video, I talk about consistency, habits, processes and much more. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:24 Aim training works 2:...
When you need to AIM consciously and when it should be unconscious
Просмотров 5 тыс.2 месяца назад
Alright guys, another aiming theory video! Today we focus on the phases of improvement and the difference between unconscious and conscious aiming. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:30 Cycles of aim training 1:35 Stages of compentency 3:52 Breathing is like aiming 10:40 What you walked into the match with is what you have 14:20 Pro's got good without knowing all this 17:00 Final thoughts If you enjoy my...
GAMESENSE GUIDE - How does it work?
Просмотров 2,6 тыс.2 месяца назад
What is gamesense and how do it work tho? In this video I talk about what gamesense is and some ways you can approach improving it. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:20 Kittens chose violence rip 0:38 Disclaimer 1:13 Defining Gamesense 3:48 Awareness 4:14 Conscious awareness 5:11 Unconscious awareness 6:48 Theory 10:32 Abductive reasoning 14:30 Objectives & Context & Structure 20:30 Final thoughts 23:43...
Character building is critical - Lessons from Legacy part 1
Просмотров 6562 месяца назад
The most winning team in sports history is the New Zealand All Blacks Rugby team. In this video series, we will go chapter by chapter through Legacy, by James Kerr. This book serves as a blueprint to The All Blacks success: Team Culture. My goal in this series is to discuss the most important and interesting ideas to help us better understand how we can be more successful in team environments. ...
Should you buy Diabotical Rogue (early access)?
Просмотров 3,8 тыс.2 месяца назад
Hey guys, I made this video for anyone who isn't sure whether they want to buy this game. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:23 Movement 2:25 Slide 4:28 Suits 7:30 Wipeout Gamemode 8:18 GeT_RiGhT & friberg secret gamemode?! 8:40 Roguelike elements 9:40 Good candidate for side-bae game 11:40 Some weapons impressions 14:40 Powerups 15:30 Final thoughts 17:50 Bonus: crosshair editor is still goated 18:25 Ou...
Quickly turn aim trainer gains into in-game performance
Просмотров 6 тыс.2 месяца назад
Hey guys! In this video, I wanted to address some of the issues players have both in guiding their own improvement, as well as not integrating their technique properly in-game. Most of us expect passive improvements in-game, but we can take a more active approach. Let me know what you think of the video and if you enjoyed it, please subscribe to support the channel! Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduct...
Break your limits with this exercise
Просмотров 5 тыс.2 месяца назад
What are you not willing to do? Oftentimes, improvement is staring us in the face. We know, deep down, what we need to do. But we don't. Why? By asking the right questions and confronting ourselves with honesty and humility, we will unlock new important paths to improving ourselves. I hope you find this video valuable! If you enjoy my content and want to discuss it with other like-minded indivi...
UNLOCK YOUR CALM AIM - understand how to get truly insane flicking skill
Просмотров 10 тыс.2 месяца назад
Another calm aim video? Or just another video on getting good aim? It's the same thing! The formula is: Calm aim = speed technique. In this video, we'll analyse some good flicking technique and learn how to figure out what we need to work on to level up our aiming skills. Mini's RAMP warmup playlist: docs.google.com/document/d/1XGqfG1JQXqzuRNR7AGAXI7nxIbrm81BXS03zG1RTbIw/edit VDIM playlist link...
Missing shots ingame? HOW TO RECOVER!
Просмотров 12 тыс.2 месяца назад
If you're struggling with missed shots in-game and need some practical advice, this video is for you. It's natural for our brains to hyper-focus on mechanics when things go wrong, but this can actually be counterproductive. While it makes sense to want to fix the problem, over-focusing on aim can worsen your performance. Instead, we should ground ourselves and shift our attention to what we can...
Esports Injuries, Recovery & Performance with Dr. Hwu
Просмотров 9472 месяца назад
Join us in an enlightening discussion with Matt, a doctor of physical therapy, esports enthusiast, and founder of 1HP. In this video, Matt shares his journey from physical therapy school to working with top esports athletes, offering invaluable insights into the intersection of health, performance, and gaming. We cover everything from gaming injuries and their prevention to the importance of nu...
Hazed on returning to esports, coaching, IGLing, team performance and more!
Просмотров 3 тыс.3 месяца назад
Hazed on returning to esports, coaching, IGLing, team performance and more!
Start here to improve FLICKING in Tac FPS
Просмотров 3,8 тыс.3 месяца назад
Start here to improve FLICKING in Tac FPS
jakee retires from professional VALORANT
Просмотров 2,1 тыс.3 месяца назад
jakee retires from professional VALORANT
Is this mouse grip the best for CS2 & VALORANT?
Просмотров 21 тыс.3 месяца назад
Is this mouse grip the best for CS2 & VALORANT?
Do you know how to flick in VALORANT & CS2?
Просмотров 4,1 тыс.4 месяца назад
Do you know how to flick in VALORANT & CS2?
The highest impact aiming skill in tac fps?
Просмотров 10 тыс.4 месяца назад
The highest impact aiming skill in tac fps?
How to feel like a Champion, being self-sufficient, optimizing process
Просмотров 1,8 тыс.4 месяца назад
How to feel like a Champion, being self-sufficient, optimizing process
ddk casting highlights! beware cs fans, nostalgia awaits
Просмотров 8724 месяца назад
ddk casting highlights! beware cs fans, nostalgia awaits
BURNOUT - What is it and what do we do about it?
Просмотров 1,7 тыс.4 месяца назад
BURNOUT - What is it and what do we do about it?
Catching up with C9 vanity post LEV win!
Просмотров 2,6 тыс.4 месяца назад
Catching up with C9 vanity post LEV win!
Improving VALORANT Aim Without Aim Trainers - Aim Thoughts
Просмотров 4,8 тыс.4 месяца назад
Improving VALORANT Aim Without Aim Trainers - Aim Thoughts
Soulcas' Aim Coach Releases His Aim Program!
Просмотров 6 тыс.4 месяца назад
Soulcas' Aim Coach Releases His Aim Program!
Aim Coach Releases STYKO Aim Report & Program
Просмотров 5 тыс.4 месяца назад
Aim Coach Releases STYKO Aim Report & Program
really good videos. You got my sub man
literally drank 5 cups of water in a row
dude... stop saying "kind of like" >.<
how do I know what sens I should use? I got my sens on 0.16 1600dpi when I optimized it while playing for a year, but I was switching a lot and even after some sensitivity finder methods it says that 0.16 1600dpi is the optimal one. HOWEVER I can aim nearly the same sometimes even better with a higher sens 0.18 1600dpi but I dont know if I should stay on the lower one or a completely new one.
good
Very informative! Probably one of the best videos related to aiming.
i already use a skypad 3 on a very similar sens so this was extra helpful. The about not using your arm properly for bigger flicks applies to me too I think
I love the maya so far. I did have to put the grip tape on just to give myself a smidge more width for my palm grip or my fingertip grip.
as a cs player this helped me alot i was so mad that i wanted to break everything in my room, watched the vid and im fine now XD
You are a gem
"1# aimer NA" bro he is 1# on the world
Valorant 1. Movement 2. Keep calm aim, avoiding erratic overflicking 3. Crosshair Placement
This was the mosy eye opening video on my own mental in game in 6 or so years. Im going to listen to this on repeat untill its ingrained into my head
Roger Federer won 54% of points during his career. He won 80% of his matches with that kdr.
Watching in 2024 😂. But GL Quake(World) was there for a long time already I’m sure.
i meet u in distance at dreamhack 2013 , im am1go from quakelive. be strong bro ddk! in me chase i play bit less quake , i less a lot aim; age dont help much CYPHER CYPHER CYPHER
How do you find these notes?
men this content is incredible but my english is not good u con try to do with ia in other legutsh how portugues spanish?
oramge :0
thank you ddk, been outputting alot more hours and finally started to notice the diminishing returns that come with training and applying myself
Needed this after getting pummeled in ranked last night lol
underrated content
absolutely amazing video, this is very informative and interesting to me and I feel like watching it has taken me one step closer to my goal of being pro!
This is huge
Having been a failure all my life, you dont
u and me both brother
Why is bro staring into my soul😭😭(great vid tho)
Awesome convo!
i am fking love this guy! ;) Daniel keep up the great work your channel will grow faster than you can imagine ;)
hey I've been watching your content for a good bit now and I really enjoy it! I have one question that I'd appreciate some elaboration on, and thats this. How can one believe they are going to achieve something, while simultaneously being aware that the outcome is not in their control, and for them to not be outcome oriented
It's more a belief in your capacity to achieve. As you say, there's a lot you can't control. However, there is a path for everyone to improve their skill and adopt the practices and characteristics of an elite player. Even if you haven't won something yet or hit your goal, success is a lagging indicator, ie. If you do all the right things, you increase the likelihood of success in your chosen direction significantly. So our belief is coming from a mixture of knowing we have the capacity, and knowing that what we are pursuing is so valuable to us, we are willing to change ourselves and experience hardship to meet that personal value. The belief is in no way a guarantee--as you say, a guarantee can't exist. This is the same for everything in life, though. There can come a point where you aren't spiritually fulfilled by how things are progressing, at which point you are learning that your values might be changing or for other reasons different values might take more of a priority which may also lead one to step away: relationships, school, work, etc. The alternative to being outcome oriented is to be process oriented. I'll make a vid on this topic btw, it's on the docket! I'll elaborate more on this point in that. I'll try to make it soon!
@@ddkesports thank you so much for such a thoughtful answer!
"Is Age a Problem?" Hmm, I think how Fortnite's top in world cup was youth <18 is telling
Listen, this video was too long. I'm listening to this while I'm at work, and I'm here for the gems of goodness. This would have been a great interview, but there's a lot of wasted time. We don't need to know about the guys accolades at the start of the video who cares. Tell me about this calm aim. Tell me about what I can do to get it. Tell me the tips and tricks and what you know and how it will improve me. Don't waste my time.
when i asked on the aimlabs dc what playlist is good to improve, but isnt 2h long. they send me a playlist thats 1h40min. I should do this daily. after like 1-2 weeks i actually got worse, and doing 2h aimtraining without even going ingame pissed me off hard. Now im confused.
if you only play aim trainers without playing your game of choice you would probably get worse at everything thats not aim. Aim training is best used in conjunction with playing games. If you overtrain you can lose focus and build bad habits as well.
All I need for confidence is for my goat ddk to keep posting w's! and so far it's working!
I've been through a wave a confidence. Initially I was always confident and I grew fast because of it but I had a fear of failure that held me back. Then I got to immortal over time, took a break and when i came back i thought maybe im not going to be as good as i was and then of course my self doubt made me worse and then depended on temporary fake confidence that helped for a bit and then now im back to being confident again. i love this video because it made me realize this is somewhat normal. i genuinely thought there was something wrong with me and was engulfed in the imposter syndrome for a long time. ive done great things in the game and believed it was just chance or someone i use to be. (i have 1700 hours in aim training and some reason i thought i was just bad). Now i swing with the belief i already won the gunfight and im getting ready for the next person to swing. Also ive said this in some other videos, how is DDK not a big youtuber? Nobody else makes this level of detail in their videos for gaming, hes the best ive ever found.
Thanks!
Thank you so much!!! <3
I have so many DDK videos to catch up on. I'm so thankful for these uploads <3
Excellent video!❤
Great point on confidence being an emergent property of all the other things you do within a given realm. When you've proven to yourself that you can achieve a thing (hopefully consistently), you can get over the 'imposter syndrome' that saps a lot of people's confidence in their abilities. I also like the point on the 'fake it til you make it' jump start of confidence being useful to get over an unfamiliar hurdle and into the execution phase that you're actually comfortable with. Benign self-deception seems like a good skill to have in approaching unique experiences. It's like a placebo pill to get you over the initial barrier to entry.
Confidence is easy, as long as you're in DDK's team!
ddk my goat thanks for the advice
W vid like always
was looking for this :D
Common ddk W
holy! you're fast, sir
Too fast
@@ddkesports big fan brother , gotta be fast
I would love an analysis of Quakecon 2010 cooler vs cypher. One of the best games ever.
This game was a waste of money, not enough players and the only people who play are die hard arena fans who have tons of experience in these games. Not playing arena games with other people who are new is the worse way to get into Arena shoooters. Im not going to waste my time, there is nothing redeeming about this game so far.
50:06 so random bro 😭😭
LMAO
Idk if it would be possible but would love to see a clover interview, probably the best all around tracker atm
Super awesome video! This knowledge you're sharing with us is worth gold, I cant believe I am watching your videos for free. Really great and insightful conversations, I appreciate your hard work, so thank you so much for putting in the effort for making such awesome videos like these. Everyone that doesnt watch through this is missing out on something, I'm going to be rewatching this to take notes! I believe I've never watched for this long with this much attention.
I'm 2 hours in, but wanted to chime in and say wonderful podcasts. It shed a lot of light in my own experiences with competing in esports and helped me consider things I never thought about before like the diminishing returns for top tier players. When Kabir first asserted the piano thing, I was a bit skeptical because I learned piano with each hand first and then combined them. However, I understood his point when he finished and can see how important it is to emphasize similar conditions to create quality practice.
As usual Matty just speaking facts. Letting us know that we should find our own way to play a game. Sens, your preference; Grip, your preference