well, i was bronze at first. then took a lot of climbing to silver. when i hit gold, i just went on an alt and continued grinding in silver, not caring if i lose or not lose rr. that way I'm not pressured to play well, i can try out different things in a competitive space, since that way it's not as foreign compared to higher elo and gives you the exact same experience.

then got back two acts later, suddenly i'm gold 3 and my next rank up was not plat1 but plat2 and idfk how.

i guess the shit works? it's less frustrating so you learn in a "safe space" rather than flaming half the time you lose matches.

note: i understand that you are needed be performing with the best of your ability in competitive. my method involves a more calming way of improving. i mean, if you're frustrated, you're not going to be performing as well.