

DO it with passion, BE consistent, and HAVE a growth mindset | IM Eric Rosen on ChessMood Podcast
Nov 25, 2023
IM Eric Rosen, a successful chess streamer, shares his journey of overcoming the plateau, dealing with defeats, and fueling his passion. They discuss finding the balance between competition and collaboration, the importance of improvement and mindset, and learning from losses. Eric also shares his experience defeating Magnus Carlsen and his passion for digital media. They explore finding a niche, the role of self-awareness in learning, and the importance of maintaining passion and trying new openings. Other topics include the 10,000 steps challenge, the ChessMood opening repertoire, and the significance of the mental side of chess.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Early Experiences with Chess
01:48 • 12min
Journey and Contentment in Chess
13:23 • 7min
Improvement, Mindset, and Learning from Losses
20:49 • 19min
Defeating Magnus Carlsen and the Impact on Viewership
39:58 • 10min
The Intersection of Passion: Chess and Digital Media
49:58 • 16min
Finding Your Niche and Branding Yourself
01:05:56 • 11min
The Role of Self-Awareness in Learning and Improvement
01:16:27 • 2min
Maintaining Passion and Experimenting with Openings
01:18:45 • 3min
The 10,000 Steps Challenge
01:22:14 • 5min
Discussion on e4 Course and ChessMood Opening Repertoire
01:27:33 • 2min
The Importance of the Mental Side of Chess
01:29:09 • 5min
Exploring the Art of Learning and Flow State
01:33:41 • 6min
Exploring the Thrill of Poker Tournaments
01:40:08 • 16min