170: Focus on Having Fun and the Wins Will Come with Cody Napier

Cody Napier started playing magic in 2009 and has 1 Grand Prix Top 8 (Louisville) and 1 SCG open top 8 in his record. He’s attending his first Pro Tour later this year which is only 45 minutes away from his house. He loves cube and Legacy but mostly plays Standard. Cody lives in Tennessee. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Cody Napier when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep170 First Set Rise of the Eldrazi Favorite Set Shards of Alara Favorite Card Elvish Visionary Early Challenge  Thinking too far ahead. Cody would think about the end of the tournament instead of the current match. Worst Magic Moment Cody was playing against Brian Braun-Duin for a top 8 slot. He didn't kill a key creature and then had to discard his removal spell. Proudest Magic Moment Playing for top 8 at Grand Prix Louisville, Cody had the foresight to play around a Vendilion Clique. This drew him into Griselbrand for the win. Best Format Legacy Deepest Thing You've Learned About Yourself Cody has learned he doesn't do things halfway. Biggest Mistake Players Make Players look at Magic more as a job than a game. If you take the game so seriously then losses lot harder and you're more likely to tilt. Magic Mentors Brian Braun - Duin, Gerry Thompson, Todd Anderson Beginner Legacy Advice Watch Legacy coverage and learn card interactions. Learn how to cast brainstorm. AJ Sacher articles really help. Improvement Suggestions Focus on having fun, not winning. Magic Resource CFB, SCG, TCG Player, MTG Top 8, MTG Goldfish Connect With Cody Napier Twitter:@cody_napier 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