John Martin is a long time MTG grinder who started playing in Scars of Mirridon/Innistrad block. He has 2 PPTQ wins, made top 20 at GP SA, and is the champion of GP Santa Clara. John lives in Austin, Texas. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from John Martin when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep272 First Set Onslaught Favorite Set Return to Ravnica Favorite Card Restoration Angel Early Challenge John is very proud of his accomplishments and is competitive. It was tough to realize he wasn't the best in the room. He made a conscious effort to learn from others. Worst Magic Moment Just before GP Santa Clara, John was about to hang up the hat and stop playing Magic. He recommends having others outlets and knowing when to take a step back. Proudest Magic Moment Winning GP Santa Clara with his friends. What Have You Learned From Magic Critical thinking. Magic has helped John think at a higher land. It is also increased his mental capacity. Advice to Early Players There is no shortcut. Don't be results oriented. Just because you do poorly at a tournament doesn't mean you're a bad player. Biggest Mistake Players Make Players don't admit when they've made an in-game mistake. Parting Guidance If you want the Pro Tour, don't quit. Breaks are okay but don't quit. Magic Resource CFB, MTG Goldfish, TCG Player Connect With John Martin Twitter:@hardcastnarco 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