The Habit Coach with Ashdin Doctor

Next 5 Moves

Apr 15, 2024
Explore the art of proactive planning through the lens of chess. Learn how strategic foresight can guide your life's direction. Discover the importance of setting clear personal goals and taking actionable steps. Shift from a reactive mindset to an empowered, active role in shaping your future.
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ANECDOTE

Ashdin's Chess Experience

  • Ashdin Doctor shares his childhood experience of playing chess.
  • He was bad at it because he lacked the skill of planning ahead and reacted to his opponent's moves.
INSIGHT

Chess Grandmasters' Strategy

  • Grandmasters visualize ten moves ahead but only plan five, adapting to their opponent's actions.
  • Reacting to others puts us in a losing position, like in chess, mirroring Ashdin's chess struggles.
ADVICE

Planning Your Next Five Moves

  • Visualize yearly goals for each life aspect, like work or relationships.
  • Write down your next five moves to reach these goals, similar to chess planning.
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