TL;DR
- TORONTOTOKYO maintains humility despite championship success, consciously avoiding arrogance
- His competitive drive stems from passion rather than financial motivation, with continuous improvement as core philosophy
- Personal growth includes relationship insights, financial responsibility, and learning from professional failures
- The champion emphasizes team progress over individual glory, with future goals focused on collective achievement
- His approach demonstrates balanced mindset between gaming excellence and personal development
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Polina Mashina
March 31, 2022, 22:31 SGT
Team Spirit’s midlaner Alexander “TORONTOTOKYO” Khertek engaged in a remarkably transparent interview, addressing unconventional questions with unexpected candor. He discussed everything from personal confidence to career setbacks, providing rare insights into the mindset of a world champion. The revealing conversation was broadcast on his team’s official YouTube platform.
Self-Perception vs Arrogance
During my school years and leading up to The International, I genuinely believed I possessed exceptional gaming intelligence. However, recognizing one’s capabilities doesn’t necessarily translate to arrogance—I maintain awareness of my strengths while consciously avoiding behaviors that might disrespect fellow competitors. Essentially, I practice emotional intelligence in competitive environments.
What anime should one watch to turn from a bully to a nice guy?
No single anime series provides comprehensive moral education—each offers distinct lessons. Naruto stands out for addressing multiple ethical dimensions including loyalty, perseverance, and community values. The series demonstrates how characters evolve through adversity, making it particularly valuable for personal development.
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Do you masturbate?
Masturbation represents a normal biological function for most individuals. Frequency varies significantly—typically occurring daily or every other day. Regarding adult content preferences, I maintain conventional tastes without exploring extreme categories.
A player by whom you got inspired, and why?
Professional gamers like Arteezy, SumaiL, and Miracle- provided crucial inspiration through their transition from public matches to professional excellence. Their career trajectories demonstrated that similar achievement paths remained accessible to dedicated players.
How do you estimate your transfer fee?
Valuing professional transfers proves challenging without established benchmarks. However, considering my substantial team impact, I anticipate significant valuation—potentially comparable to Nightfall’s move to Evil Geniuses around $200,000. Understanding market dynamics requires analyzing multiple successful transfers for accurate assessment.
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Why are you still playing Dota instead of chilling and spending money?
Gaming represents both my primary occupation and genuine passion—no alternative career path currently captures my interest sufficiently to abandon competition. Travel might eventually become more appealing, but currently, competitive drive dominates my motivation. Throughout my life, I’ve consistently enjoyed challenging environments, making financial considerations secondary to competitive fulfillment.
What is your most expensive piece of clothing?
My most significant clothing investment remains a Japanese designer jacket costing approximately 100,000 rubles ($1,200). Additionally, I recently acquired a premium headwear item for 50,000 rubles ($600), though the specific brand names escape memory.
[Did you start spending much more money after TI?] Winning The International didn’t dramatically alter my spending patterns—I maintained financial stability before the tournament. Currently considering a BMW 8 Series purchase, though recognizing it represents desire rather than necessity.
How long have you been with your girlfriend?
Our relationship spans approximately two months, originating through digital connections where I initiated contact. Psychological dynamics interest me—when others pursue me, engagement decreases, whereas initiating contact myself increases investment. This represents personal preference rather than universal relationship behavior.
According to statistics, Asians have the smallest dick. Do you agree with this fact?
Statistical claims require careful examination, though personal experience suggests satisfactory dimensions. Professional gamers should maintain focus on skill development rather than engaging in irrelevant physical comparisons.
What match did you feel ashamed of before your teammates?
The Evil Geniuses confrontation during the Major tournament stands out as particularly disappointing. My Templar Assassin performance against Storm Spirit proved inadequate—multiple opponents overwhelmed me despite having counterplay opportunities available. This represented performance deficiency rather than psychological tilt.
What is your dream except for winning the second TI?
Beyond championship aspirations, I prioritize continuous skill development and team synergy enhancement. Verbal communication improvement remains an ongoing objective, though implementation planning continues. Securing every available tournament victory represents the primary competitive focus.
I consistently recognize unrealized team potential—we consistently demonstrate capacity for superior performance. Strong International tournament prospects exist based on current development trajectories. [Did you ever think about leaving Team Spirit after some failures?] Team stability remained consistent throughout challenging periods, with gradual progress representing the crucial metric. Incremental advancement proves acceptable when moving toward collective goals.
Has your win at TI affected your behaviour in pubs?
TI victory didn’t alter my public match conduct. Our team explicitly committed to avoiding championship arrogance, discussing behavioral expectations post-victory.
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Action Checklist
- Analyze your competitive motivations—distinguish between passion-driven and financially-driven participation
- Identify 3 professional players whose career paths inspire you and study their development patterns
- Review your most disappointing matches to identify specific improvement areas
- Establish financial boundaries for post-success spending to maintain long-term stability
- Develop communication improvement plan focusing on team coordination and strategy discussion
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