
Chess grandmaster Maurice Ashley on why mistakes are our greatest teachers
ReThinking
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Lessons from the Chessboard
This chapter explores transformative lessons learned from the speaker's grandmother about focus and determination on the path to becoming a chess grandmaster. It emphasizes the importance of intrinsic motivation, understanding the game beyond memorization, and embracing failures as critical components of growth. The conversation highlights emotional resilience and the unique challenges gifted individuals face when confronted with loss, illustrating how these experiences can foster personal development.
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