[2019] Tips for a discouraged new player?

(Besides quitting).

Hey all!

I started playing hearthstone as a completely new player about two weeks ago and, for the most part, I've really enjoyed creating decks, unlocking cards, and climbing the ranks.

Yesterday I got to rank 22 in standard using a Zoo Warkock deck but I've hit a point where I'm getting annihilated by meta decks and more experienced players. I've also experimented with tempo rogue and i love that playstyle, too. I enjoy the challenge, but it blows to get the beat down almost every game.

How have other people gotten through this stage of the new player experience? I need to win to get gold for packs so it feels like an incredibly uphill battle for little gains. Any tips for navigating this would be great!