Jim Wilks is an Australian grinder and the Captain of Team EXP. He’s made the Top 8 of World Magic Cup 2016 with Team Australia and is the Champion of Grand Prix Sydney 2017. Jim lives in Canberra, Australia.
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Onslaught
Kamigawa
Sphinx's Revelation
The idea that he didn't have to win every tournament. this detached Jim from the results and led to more wins.
World Magic Qualifier-Jim made top 8 and realized he could play at higher level.
Grand Prix Sydney- Zendikar Sealed- Jim wins play a Blue/Red deck. He had a great position on the board and didn't think he could lose. He lost because he didn't think all the way through the turn.
Don't get over confident.
Top 8 World Magic Cup 2016, Jim felt very validated as a player. Also, winning a Grand Prix was huge for him.
Approach things objectively and don't tilt.
Dan Unwin, John-Paul Kelly, Ivan Schroder
Jim really values positivity.
Players try to get too smart with their cards. Instead of playing smart they set up a complicated chain that's unnecessary.
Team EXP had 7 Sealed Pools and rotated those among all the team to get fresh perspectives.
Snacks and water.
No matter how good you want to be, remember you're playing a game and you.
Twitter:@ForceOfWilks
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