Ego Peeking · The Inner Game of Valorant

Ego Peeking

That moment when you tell yourself that you will try hard the next game, but then inside the game its like you forget about it and you ego peek main.

But why do we ego peak during the game even when we know we have better options?

This happens because your brain is chasing dopamine like it normally does. Because getting kills is fun. And at the same time, you're protecting your ego, trying to prove to yourself and others that you can win the duel, even if it's not the best play. Your brain learns that peeking gives you a chance for a highlight, and that means instant rewards.

This is how you fight it in two steps.

Step 1 reframe the way you view yourself as a player and change what gives you dopamine.

Intead of trying to be a star-player you should be the best at helping your team winnthe round. And that can also be as duelist.

It's like passing the ball in football or basketball.

Sure, if you keep the ball, you might make a play yourself, but is it the best play?

The players who love making the best play possible will always have a spot on the team.

During your vod views you'll notice this mistake and slowly slowly you'll start building a discipline no star-player has.

Step 2 always remember it's a Team game.

Teaming up is what ranks you up.

Always check your mini map, coordinate with your team every single round. If you are not peeking main without telling it tonyour team or ask for help or utility you are already wrong.

Ego peeking feels good, but discipline players, the ones who master their impulses, win way more games. It's the same in life.

Being disciplined is hard, but if you slowly implement it into your game, trust me, you will rank up.

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