In this year 2023, I made it my resolution to learn how to play the game of Chess

Did you know the average Chess player, thinks and strategizes 1-3 moves ahead?

The Class A (advanced) player, 7-10 moves ahead.

The Grandmaster, thinks 15-20 moves ahead.

For those who play chess, you understand how frustrating it is to be picked apart by someone who sees further ahead than you.

It teaches accountability, it really shows you (especially in my case) the way you live your life.

Theres a term in Chess called a “blunder”

A blunder is a critically bad move or other poor decision. It is usually caused by some tactical oversight, whether it be from time trouble, overconfidence or carelessness.

I realized in Chess, if it played out well in my head, I was very willing to blunder if it meant I could make a gain, or lead to some advantage.

(ie. willing to sacrifice a piece if it meant I could capture one of your more important pieces)

Sometimes this worked in my favor, more times it lead to trouble down the road.

Anyone else relate?

It was almost as if I didn’t believe in Neutral moves, it had to be for a gain, even if it meant derailment.

I had to realize Neutral moves, can also be strategic.

You see, in chess and life alike, we can only make 1 move at a time, and by making a move even if it’s neutral, we force our opponent to make a move next, which can sometimes make them GIVE an opportunity for us to gain.

Sometimes the move that we might see as beneficial, is likely disguised as a blunder.

Telling yourself you’re in a bulking phase.. to justify gaining weight..

By blowing unnecessary money, on “self care”..

A drink after a hard work day..

You’re blundering..

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