Patrick Chapin, "The Innovator," is a Hall of Famer, Pro Tour Champion, and 5-time PT Top 8 competitor. Author of Next Level Magic and Next Level Deckbuilding, his articles can be found on StarCityGames.com and podcast at TopLevelPodcast.com.
The Dark
Innistrad (Best designed) / Khans of Tarkir block
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
First and foremost the people. The constant iteration.
Trying to convince people that he was actually good.
Realizing that trying to convince people that he was actually good was not as useful as focusing on humbly improving himself.
Inducted into the Hall of Fame.
Winning Pro Tour Journey Into Nyx.
Standard
Focusing their energy on convincing people they are good instead of focusing on finding the truth about how they play. Look for mistakes in every match.
Twitter: @thepchapin