#92 MarkyBCOD - Call of Duty Coach: Are Video Games Dangerous or Are They A Career?
About this episode
<p>My guest is MarkyBCOD (aka Mark Bryceland). Mark is the Head Coach of the LA Guerillas - a professional Call of Duty Team . He is also an ex-professional eSports Gamer. We dive deep into the pulse-pounding world of Call of Duty esports as we unravel the exhilarating journey of champions who rose from their living rooms to global stages. From dopamine-fueled victories to coaching magic, prepare for a wild episode! Discover how a childhood console ignited the fire that fueled their rise to esports glory with Mark becoming one of the first and biggest Call of Duty Players in Europe. We uncover the truth behind the dopamine surge that turns gamers into unstoppable forces. Did their screen time obsession predict their esports destiny or does sitting in front of games make kids more violent? I ask Mark in this episode. We peek into the lives of pro players as they balance practice, passion, and real-life commitments. Unveil the secret to gaming longevity - from blue light to dopamine, sleep to success. Hynotism to Wim Hoff. We find out if love and wellebeing exists during shooter chaos. And lastly, we find out the unexpected truth: what are the mental performance tactics and genetics that top-tier gamers need to turn into world champions who earn hundreds of thousands taking real life self development tools into the warfare world. We also learn from Mark what his best online slagging has been whilst playing xbox live. Sponsors: Two Birds Drinks Kill two birds with one stone. Two birds drinks, a canned coffee and ice tea brand out of glasgow, aims to give you an organic caffeine high parallel with the vitamins and nutrients your bodies needs in a one dose hit. Use code "DBYD" for 15% off at check out New Life MMA If you're in Glasgow and have always been too scared to try a combat sport, New Life MMA can help. They offer Boxing, Muay Thai, Wrestling, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for beginners and pros. The team, led by ex-Pro MMA Fighter David Galbraith, will take care of you. Just mention my name when you go! https://www.newlifeglasgow.com/ Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Dbyd More Stuff: Get in touch in the comments below or head to... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/developmentbydavid Website: https://www.developmentbydavid.co.uk Email: davidjuniormcintosh@gmail.com</p>
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