Let's refraze that. The only way to get better is to gradually play aginsted players who are equally skilled or slightly better then you. Getting stomped helps no one. There are also alot of factors that partack to getting better, this includes but is not limited too mastery of your subclasses, map awareness, map knoledge, use the meta if at all possible and get good with the weapons. There is a reason why the top tier players use the guns they use. Be lucky with drops and get god roles, very few people are lucky so this is a pain in the ass, also enaga with the advantage. Don't use sords (unless your playing for fun because odds are you will lose to everything) snipers, they are anoying but you should learn to use them, practice alot. They are the end all be all to every engagement. A pro will never even have to use there primary. They are also relitivly safe to use if your a good shot and map aware. Lastly practice, alot. There isn't one top tier player that has less then 40 days logged into crucible. Pay attention and be smart. Lastly remember it is a game and unless your participating in the soon to be real tornaments treat it as such.