The probably best LoL player in the world talks in an interview about his life philosophy and how his priorities have changed. MeinMMO reveals the details.
Lee Faker
Sang-hyeok, known as the Unkillable Demon King
, is undoubtedly a legend in the LoL scene. His impressive career began in 2013 when the then 17-year-old Faker secured his first world championship title with T1 at the LoL Worlds. Since then, he has achieved remarkable success and can now look back on four won world championships with T1.
In a detailed interview with Ashley Kang, he recently gave insight into his thoughts and life philosophy. He shared his reflections on themes such as gratitude and personal growth, and reflected on the changes in his mindset, which has impressed many fans.
Faker’s Philosophy on Gratitude and Personal Growth in Esports
What is Faker focusing on now? In the past, his main goal was winning. He often defined his happiness by the outcome of the games. However, recently his perspective has shifted. He strives to separate his happiness from wins or losses.
So he is no longer solely focused on victories, but considers the entire process of play and personal growth as significant. Additionally, he reads a lot now and focuses on mindfulness and knowledge.
He emphasizes that it is important not to attach happiness to external circumstances, as this can not only affect performance but also personal satisfaction. He says:
We have no complete control or decision over what happens in the future. But what we can decide is our current mindset, or for example, to think positively. That’s why I try to focus more on these aspects. I think that this path is very significant for me. Moreover, this attitude also positively affects my performance.
Faker via YouTube
Faker explains that he simply enters the game, plays, and tries to show all the people
out there the results of his hard work and the hours he put into training
– regardless
of whether he wins or loses.
What else does he say? He has even started keeping a gratitude journal to note the things he is grateful for. Through this practice, he has found that he has improved in many ways and is more grateful. He says:
Furthermore, I have started a gratitude journal in which I write down things I am grateful for. I have actually started to feel more grateful, and not for any external situation. I realized that this way of thinking and my attitude toward these external situations come first. I think that’s a big improvement.
Faker via YouTube
You can watch the entire interview of the esports journalist Ashley Kang with Faker on her YouTube channel.
How does the community react? This change in Faker’s mindset is well-received by fans. Some even compare him on Reddit to the champion Ryze
from LoL, for which he is notably known. He is considered one of the oldest champions and is a symbolic figure for wisdom and power in League of Legends. In the comments, fans expressed that Faker has literally become Ryze by achieving a true enlightenment
.
Ashley Kang also chimed in under the comments on Reddit and shared her perspective on Faker’s statements. She emphasized the importance of discussing a healthy mindset
, the practice of gratitude
, and the emphasis on mental well-being
in esports.
Faker also plays Palworld and has created a character that is supposed to represent Ryze: LoL legend Faker plays Palworld and creates a character that looks quite similar to one of his favorite champions
