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Commander ad Populum, Ep 342 – Tell People Good Job

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Misery loves company, but so does 'good job'. That's the theme of the day. Building a culture of telling people good job while teaching and coaching. Come here how I relate this to a recent MTG game I played on... Read More...

Commander ad Populum, Ep 341 – Do Everything with Intention

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This week I look back on the past year or so of coaching and teaching and relate it to when I've taught players how to play Magic. The consistant messaging. The patience. The reflections on what's working and w... Read More...

Commander ad Populum, Ep 339 – Consistent Messaging is KEY

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Last week, we asked for all your tips and to help us teach new MTG players. You did not disappoint! Join us as we go through said tips while we tech a Rin and Seri deck designed to help new players learn the ga... Read More...

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I take a break from Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth this week and get back into some very important Commander talk. Ten pieces of advice I wish I had heard/learned a lot earlier in my Magic-playing car... Read More...

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Commander ad Populum Ep 95: Savor the Discovery Phase of Magic

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