Ben Hatch

Teacher (Learning Experience Designer), Game Designer, Player of Games, Coach, Runner, MTG player, and all around fun loving nerd
Husband
Father
He/Him

[Ben Hatch @BHatch_tag]

Please help me give my students science literacy! If you can’t donate, please consider sharing. Donors Choose will double donations up to $50 by May 20th with code: LIFTOFF.
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@PVDDR Can you talk about how you came to the conclusion to trust a new deck, possibly different from the rest of your team, at such a high level event?

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@termidorMTG @fireshoes What does vindicate come in against?

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@Dooter611 What would sideboarding look like in this version vs the top decks?

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@PiemontiAndrea What about annul?

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I used to admire how @BraunDuinIt would go into events with the attitude that he was to go be competitive and have fun. I went in with that mindset today.

[Jane IMAGINABLE McGonigal ❤️ @avantgame]

In 2008, I predicted a video game designer would win a Nobel Prize by 2023. It's one year later than I had guessed, but I'm calling this a win 💪✋😅 https://t.co/lpTTPljGHb

[Ben Hatch @BHatch_tag]

I read "Quit" by @AnnieDuke and was inspired by her and @astroteller. This #Monkeyfirst paraphrased from them.

Where are you starting?

[Daniel Pink @DanielPink]

Many parents believe that teaching kids the world is dangerous 🌍🚨 prepares them for life.

The research says otherwise. 📚❌ Those beliefs predicted less success, lower satisfaction, and worse health.

Teaching kids the world is bad doesn’t prepare them—it stifles them. 🚫🌱

[Owl Central Games @OwlCentralGames]

Shoutout to everyone that joined us for our first of three RCQs this Modern season! And congrats to our Top 8 and qualifiers!

See you for the next one on September 14th 🔥🔥

[Owl Central Games @OwlCentralGames]

We are running out of original Nadu puns....

Dimir Murktide went 4-0 too.

[Ben Hatch @BHatch_tag]

People believe nice guys finish last don’t know where the finish line is.

Paraphrased by David Dechovony.
Original quote by Gary Shandling.

Is there a finish line?
How’s the journey for those around you?

[Ben Hatch @BHatch_tag]

Ann Lamott's advice for writing is:
"Write what you'd love to come upon."
This is an amazing metaphor for life.
Create what you'd love to come upon!
What are you waiting for!?

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@z93678 Hi Leo!

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This year, a wise person told me the spirit of Santa is about giving without the need for anything in return.
May we all be filled with that spirit all year round.

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It’s important to note that psychologists have found that wisdom doesn’t relate to age.
It’s also important to note that my wife has some wise words.

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@cubedraft “I really like my Hierarch.”
-Steve

[Ben Hatch @BHatch_tag]

@cubedraft @Chosler I sure do! MTG is alive and well @stoneindyschool. We provide new players with decks and teach them the game. We also do our best to challenge more experienced players.
More than grateful to have the support of @cubedraft in spreading the game!

[Ben Hatch @BHatch_tag]

I’m in designer mode. What does it mean to feel like a scientist? What are the fun things? What are the emotions? Hit me with the good and the bad.

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

Craving social approval stifles authenticity and breeds misery.

The antidote is not to stop caring about other people's opinions altogether. It's to decide whose opinions you respect.

Hint: it's probably not judgmental relatives, former classmates, or strangers on the internet.