On the final day of IEM Katowice, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Carlos 'Ocelote' R. Santiago for an extensive talk on his life as a leader and a pro-gamer.
Timestamps
00:00 - General event-specific questions
01:25 - Ocelote and the comfort of his team
02:20 - "People think it's easier to kick people than to keep them"
04:00 - On the topic of leadership and soaking the blame
06:20 - Taking it for the team. "I have to make decisions that don't match me but benefit the team."
07:40 - "Every loss is a dagger in our heart."
08:15 - "Don't give up, Ignore the haters". The advice from Carlos' parents that helped him succeed.
11:45 - Combatting strong mentality with strong emotion
13:25 - Ocelote's parents and the skepticism of the pro-gaming path. "My first check"
15:25 - "They laughed at me when I said 'One day I will be SK.'"
17:55 - Regrets? And the stamina of being a professional gamer.
19:50 - Honesty and modesty
21:40 - The pressure of being a role model
23:08 - "Whoever says they don't rage is totally bullshit"
24:25 - Oce's opinion about the cultural strengths of each region. "You have to win to be here."
26:40 - "Very bad things happened to my family in life and it made me learn fast."
28:40 - Words of wisdom to the aspiring youth
30:05 - "Why do people say they don't care about the money? That's bullshit. Money is freedom and I can help my family. That'll make me happy."
31:05 - Closing statements and discussion closure