Last season set a (terrible) precedent, because anyone could get to legendary just by grinding.
You’re not going to reach the top of any game’s leaderboards without getting really, really good at the game. Are you a top 10 ranked Star Craft player? I doubt it.
The forum is full of complaints and Season 1 is the reason why. If we’d started with Season 2, people would realize “maybe I am only as good as Sapphire.” There is no shame in not making it to legendary, wherever you wind up stalling out is how good you are. Afterwards, go back to unranked if you want.
If you continue grinding in Season 2, all you’re going to do is make yourself unhappy.