Grandmaster Levon Aronian, a former world number 2 and three-time Olympic champion from Armenia, shares his candid journey of self-discovery and growth. He discusses the heavy cost of ignoring personal truths that impeded his path to the World Championship. Levon delves into the significance of resilience, discipline, and self-awareness, highlighting how embracing both light and dark aspects of life fosters true growth. With humor and vulnerability, he reflects on the challenges faced on and off the chessboard, offering profound insights on authenticity and leadership.