Being CHEATED by Koreans; Mindset for Competition - 'Reflections' with NaNiwa (SC2) (2nd Appearance)

Описание: Western SC2 great NaNiwa reflects.
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Johan "NaNiwa" Lucchesi, legendary Swedish SC2 Protoss player and two time GSL Code S quarter-finalist, is the star of the 159th Episode of 'Reflections'. He talks about his time as one of the "foreign" hopes of SC2, levelling up his career in South Korea and his challenges with the mental game deep in tournaments.

This interview was recorded on the 3rd of November.

The article referenced:
https://web.archive.org/web/201301140...

► Time-line of topics discussed:
00:00 Intro
02:20 Life philosophy
08:03 Protoss race influence
13:17 MLG Providence
16:12 Difficulty winning titles and sports psychology
19:53 Villain status
23:52 Psychological war with Koreans
26:04 Darker side of Korean culture
32:16 Mental grind of playing in Korea
39:22 GSL Code S Quarter-finals
40:50 PvZ troubles and slumping
43:08 NaNiwa and me and developing his mentality
1:03:44 Joining Alliance and team-mates in Evil Geniuses
1:10:48 Dreamhack Stockholm and rivalry with Leenock
1:14:27 Jaedong and Rain
1:20:36 IEM New York VIII vs. HyuN and meta-game strategy in series play
1:25:07 Style and strengths
1:32:14 Life
1:34:31 WoL Zerg balance
1:40:25 WCS
1:44:45 Casual fans
1:47:33 Retiring during golden age of Protoss
1:49:37 Time spent as a pro and in Korea
1:52:25 League of Legends and future as a pro
1:55:47 ThorZaIN
1:58:10 Final words

Previous Reflections with NaNiwa:
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