The Barash Files 004 — Building Skill vs. Building Community and Learning from Your Mistakes

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Andy, Anthony, and Zach talk about improving as a Magic player, building a community and how they try to balance the two. They talk about the challenges of fostering positive social standards and how that can conflict with trying to improve at a competitive game.

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Timestamps

0:00 - Intro
2:22 - Balancing Developing Skill as a Player with Building a Community
9:17 - The Nuanced, Complex Social Dynamics of Playing Magic
12:57 - The Factors that Contribute to a Playgroup’s Vibe
27:20 - The Tension Between Improvement and Community
32:54 - The Value of Shared Expectations in a Community
40:45 - On “Take Backs” and Learning from Your Mistakes
1:03:07 - Zach asks Andy and Anthony if they’re satisfied with their level of competitiveness
1:06:42 - Sequencing speed round

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