
GRIND JOURNAL

Post-ban: Still Went 9-0 with Temur
Phew. Who saw that ban coming? A recap of my first day of laddering after the August 3rd bans, along with a decklist and some tips on the list I played.

First Day of Historic, Thoughts on Player Identity
A summary of my first day of Historic laddering and some thoughts on the dangers of player identity.

July Mission Accomplished - Now Onto a Historic August
A recap of my final day of laddering in July 2020 and a look ahead to my next step of player development.

“What’s Next?” and A Pivotal Turning Point
A quick discussion on finding "what's next" on the path to improvement, and how I turned around a potentially rough start to the last week of July.

Standard Events & Thoughts On Mythic Laddering
Lots of Standard Events this week and a brief exploration of whether it’s better to ladder hard or preserve rank.

Lots of UGx and a Match Against a Pro
Some solid matches on the Constructed ladder, including one against a pro. Read on and see how the matches turned out.

Expand, Grow, Win. A Great Day 1.
Faced lots of Sultai today, but reached Mythic for the 9th month in a row. Get my notes and thoughts on today’s matches here.