[Discussion] Going beyond Mythic

Hi all⸺so here's something I'd like to discuss: How did you go or how can you go beyond Mythic as a player in your opinion? I mean both skill and events. I'm asking this because it's getting kinda stale. I know there are far more skilled players out there than your average Mythic player. I wanna improve, I want to play at so many tournaments and leagues as possible. I want to compete at ever higher levels. Those are the players I want to play against (and beat) the most.

I've heard many things: switch to MTGO, play more paper, focus on Limited, join Discord servers...

(Background info below, in case you're interested, but that's basically my question. Just so you don't waste your time.)

I'm an on-and-off player since 2000. My MTG dream for 20 years or so has been to play the best events I can and become the best player I can be. I'm very competitive and "try-hardy," yet I wanna have a blast while at it, get deeper into the game. I'm looking into becoming the best amateur player I can be. I vastly prefer paper over online. The cards in your hand, the atmosphere, travelling, meeting like-minded amazing players. That's also what I'm about⸺the social aspect of MTG, unforgettable faces, games and life experiences.

So, I recently got into MTG again. I mostly play on Arena. My next objective is to play the Qualifier Weekend. I reach Mythic constructed every month. Now I wanna start to make into the top 1200 at the end of the month and then top 250. I don't care for the badge or the rank, or the packs at the end of the month (I'll still take them gladly). I'm also looking into playing MTGO: I've never tried it, but I'd be happy to.

I'm doing my homework: I'm reading many articles and several books on MTG theory, soaking it all in, and make sure to play several games every day. I'm clearly not going to live from playing the game⸺it's a pure passion project. I couldn't afford expensive cards when I was a kid or a teenager... but now I can invest more money into the game.

I'm going to start playing on paper again. Any Constructed formats, any Limited events. I'll be playing my first Pauper FNM event next week. I've also played the The Hobbit prerelease (Sealed) and my very first Booster Draft in paper over the last month. So stoked to have done it. I'm a beginner at Limited, but I'm ready to take it all in.

Also, if you're like-minded and have similar objectives, feel free to PM me.