Name: How video game skills can get you ahead in life
Uploaded: 2021-03-01T15:47:06Z
Duration: 10 min 11 s
Description: What does it take to be a pro gamer? Esports expert William Collis charts the rise of the multibillion-dollar competitive gaming industry and breaks down three skills needed to master video games like Fortnite, League of Legends and Rocket League. And watch out, Collis says: these skills can set you up for crushing it at work, too.

William Collis: How video game skills can get you ahead in life

How video game skills can get you ahead in life

What does it take to be a pro gamer? Esports expert William Collis charts the rise of the multibillion-dollar competitive gaming industry and breaks down three skills needed to master video games like Fortnite, League of Legends and Rocket League. And watch out, Collis says: these skills can set you up for crushing it at work, too.

Competitive video games demand just as much real skill as traditional sports and now draw stadium-sized audiences. In 2019, top esports tournaments drew over 100 million viewers and awarded millions in prize money, rivaling classic athletic events. Mastery in gaming requires lightning-fast reflexes, inventive strategy, and strong leadership, all of which translate well into the modern workplace. As technology reshapes how people connect and compete, the value of these mental skills is rapidly rising.