Hey guys, Sco here

Hey guys, Sco here, and thanks for signing up for my newsletter! I am certainly trying something new here with written content but as I am signed up to a few different newsletters myself I wanted to give it a try! 

There is a lot going on right now as we just kicked off our Race To World First event with Method in Manaforge Omega, our roster has undergone a lot of exciting changes and we should be more competitive than ever as we push towards our 13th World First. If you want to follow along check out our event on either Twitch (twitch.tv/method), YouTube or Kick and I will see you in the chat! 

The format I plan to follow for each of the newsletters is outlined below:

🔥 Fitness

🧠 Mindset / 🎯 Purpose

🤝 Community

💡 Lifehack

📜 Quote of the Week

Basically a quick thought as it relates to each of the topics which are close to me, it could be things I’ve thought about, or actioned, during the week or it could be some general thoughts as it relates to building Method over the last 2 decades, training naturally for 15+ years and what has kept me going. So without further ado lets jump in to my first newsletter! 

🔥 Fitness

Consistency wins. These days, skipping a workout isn’t even on the table, I’ve made it a non-negotiable. That mindset shift has been key to building results over the years. Take a recent example: it was Adeline’s big birthday celebration with her family, and we had to leave the house by 8am. I couldn’t train in the morning, but I still got my session in later that afternoon/evening. Schedules can change, but your dedication shouldn’t. You can almost always find time if you choose to. Ditch the excuses, commit to the process, and make it happen.

🧠 Mindset / 🎯 Purpose

This week for mindset I thought I would share what I wrote in the guild Discord the night before the Mythic tier opened: “hey guys, just wanted to drop a quick message before the RWF kicks off tomorrow; go into this tier with confidence, the team has never looked as strong as it does now, you are shoulder to shoulder with fellow top players (some of the best in the world), and the external team is stacked with big brains, play as as team and have faith that every link in the chain is strong. It's been great to observe the hunger and preparation that has gone into this tier. I've chatted a lot to Biff and others over the past few months and I know how much effort has been put in. For some of you that remember one of my old sayings when I was still playing "remember guys, it's still a race", the race has obviously somewhat started a long time ago with all the prep etc ahead of the tier, but the clock finally starts tomorrow and everything that you do from server coming online till the final boss dies is a contribution towards our final result, play out of your minds in splits, efficient loot distribution, intentional/alert gameplay, <2 weeks of focus for many months of glory and the reason you are playing this game at this level. Make the most of the opportunity it only comes around 1-2 times/year, and lets dominate this tier 💪  #UpTheOrange

🤝 Community

Recently we celebrated Method’s 20th anniversary (on June 5th!), an incredible milestone reflecting how a WoW guild can grow into a larger esports and media organisation through incredible community support. It’s a powerful reminder that dedication and genuine care for your community can transform humble beginnings into lasting impact. Stay committed, always show up, and do your best for the communities you belong to, they'll carry you further than you can ever imagine. 

As I’m typing this I am sitting in the Method stream, hanging out with Twitch chat and I just want to take this opportunity to say thank you for all the continued support, Method couldn’t do this without you and it is amazing to have so many believe in Method’s vision of getting back to the top. If you are interested in some new merch, we released a RWF specific T-shirt and a limited edition 20th anniversary hoodie, both are available here: https://link.method.gg/Sco-shop 

💡 Lifehack

Watch YouTube videos at 1.5–2x speed: Optimize your learning and reclaim your valuable time. Your brain adapts quicker than you'd expect, allowing you to absorb twice the information in half the time. You will get used to 1.5x quickly and then overtime slowly ramp up towards 2x or whatever feels comfortable for you. The downside of this though is that it will constantly feel like people are talking slowly IRL 😂. My go-to Chrome plugin is Video Speed Controller

📜 Quote of the Week

"A man is great not because he hasn't failed; a man is great because failure hasn't stopped him." - Confucius 

Hopefully you guys enjoyed my first newsletter! If you did then feel free to mention it to your friends or similar as I plan to keep doing this for a long time to come. Have a great week, lets cheer on Method in the RWF, and I will see you next Sunday. Until then see you on the socials and stream!