Maurice Ashley's Competitive Upbringing and Lessons from His Grandmother

Maurice Ashley grew up in Jamaica in a highly competitive household. He and his siblings excelled in their respective sports, with Maurice later becoming a chess grandmaster. Maurice credits his grandmother for instilling in him the values of hard work, focus, and the pursuit of excellence. She emphasized the importance of choosing one area of focus and giving it your all, teaching Maurice the value of determination and dedication. He shares a significant moment when he finally understood the wisdom behind his grandmother's teachings, which led to him achieving his dream of becoming a grandmaster.