Samuel Ihlenfeldt has just started making a name for himself by busting onto the Magic scene when he made Top 8 at Pro Tour Ixalan. Sam lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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7th Edition
Innistrad/Khans of Tarkir
Pirate's Cutlass
Sam used to be afraid of big tournaments. But by going over and over again he got past that feeling.
Sam made it to the top 8 of an RPTQ and lost. He recognizes he made mistakes but in the match that mattered he mentally confounded himself and beat himself up.
Top 8 at PT Ixalan. But also, when Sam learned that two of his closest friends were going to PT Rivals of Ixalan. Sam made top 8 he knew he'd be going with his friends.
Breathing will help many situations.
Not breathing. You need oxygen. Write down a reminder and breathe.
Anyone can do it. Sam knows that with persistence you can make it.
Twitter:@ihlenfeldt
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