Isaac Sears has worked in the casino industry for a decade and his Magic accomplishments include 1 Grand Prix top 8, 1 team Grand Prix top 4, and a top 75 at Pro Tour DC. He also has 1 SCG top 8, 2 SCG top 16s, and was a semifinalist at the World Magic Cup. Isaac lives in Santa Rosa, CA. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Isaac Sears when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep271 First Set Invasion Favorite Set Mirrodin / Kamigawa Favorite Card Upheaval Balance Early Challenge Dealing with loss and tilting has been hard for Isaac. Worst Magic Moment Isaac was banned for a time early in his career. It was rough because he didn't know the rule that the broke existed. Always call a judge if you're unsure about anything. Proudest Magic Moment Tie between winning a WMCQ and making Top 4 at a team GP in Santa Clara. Advice for Early Players If it's cute it's probably wrong. Beware of interactions that are fleshy but don't actually win. Always play test. Applied to Life Resource Management. Learning how to manage time and other resources in life. Daily Habits Check MTG Top 8, Read everyday Biggest Mistake Players Make Players get too comfortable and forget to check the little things. Be aware of the board state, including the graveyard. Parting Guidance If you're tilting, it's okay to walk away. Magic Resource CFB, Twitch, MTG Top 8 Connect With Isaac Sears Twitter:@vonducky ‏ 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