279: Don't Let the Fear of Losing Hold You Back with Aaron Barich

Aaron Barich has been playing Magic since he was 5 and is now a regular of competitive Magic. With some aggressive brewing, he has made a name for himself on the SCG Circuit. His Pro Tour grind began at Battle for Zendikar with a highlight of a Top 8 in Grand Prix Memphis 2018. Aaron lives in Gulfport, MS. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Aaron Barich when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep279 First Set Mirrodin Favorite Set Innistrad Favorite Card Ghor-Clan Rampager Boon Satyr Early Challenge Card availability was really tough for Aaron. He took what he had and made it work. Aaron made friends and borrowed cards. Worst Magic Moment Aaron was disqualified for seeking during a draft at his first SCG event. He didn't know how to communicate his thoughts to the judge and feels that would have made a difference. Judges are there to help, they are not your enemy. Proudest Magic Moment SCG open in Dallas-Aaron put together a deck of his own design and won the event. What Have You Learned From Magic How to operate confidently under stress. Aaron also learned social skills and how to interact with people. Sportsmanship Each of your opponents and yourself should enjoy each game. Biggest Mistake Players Make The fear of losing holds back so many players. Many times players let the fear of losing dictate how they play and it makes things worse. Parting Guidance Have fun! Enjoy the game and the process. Magic Resource MTGO, articles Connect With Aaron Barich Twitter:@Runeclaw_Barich ‏  Check Out Magic Story Magic Story brings the lore of the Multiverse to life in an audio presentation never before heard in the Magic community. Listen to Episode 1 here or on www.magicthestory.com   Sponsors