Chess grandmaster Maurice Ashley, the first African-American player to claim that prestigious title, discusses lessons from losing, respecting opponents, and winning strategies in chess and life. He shares his childhood in Jamaica and the value of hard work, focus, and resilience. The podcast also explores the impact of design collaborations on Creative Growth and the power of intuition in chess. The importance of thinking slow and deep is highlighted as a way to cultivate wisdom.

Chess grandmaster Maurice Ashley discusses the lessons from losing, benefits of respecting opponents, and winning strategies in chess and life. He reflects on the character skills instilled by his grandmother and the value of hard work. They also explore playing chess blindfolded, the accuracy of chess in movies, and the underrated skill of intuition in chess. Additionally, they discuss concepts of equifinality and multifinality in system dynamics and the importance of reimagining education. The chapter concludes with a reflection on the value of deep thinking.

Oaktree cofounder Bruce Karsh and chess Grandmaster Maurice Ashley join Howard Marks in a discussion about risk and decision-making, drawing parallels between chess and investing. They explore the importance of taking risks, making sacrifices, embracing uncertainty, and learning from failures on the journey to success.

Maurice Ashley, the first African-American Chess Grandmaster, shares insights on strategizing like a Grandmaster, embracing

Maurice Ashley, the first Black Chess Grandmaster and an ESPN commentator, shares his journey from a childhood passion for chess to achieving greatness. He emphasizes the importance of a beginner's mindset and continuous improvement. The discussion highlights how elite players learn from mistakes, focus on endgames, and temper overconfidence. Ashley also draws parallels between chess strategies and effective leadership, advocating for resilience and learning as key tools for growth both on and off the board.

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GM Maurice Ashley shares insights on improving at chess, mindset building, and handling pressure. Discusses his new book, 'Move by Move,' applying chess principles to life, and the importance of learning protocols. Also talks about the new generation's view towards chess, training with different variants, handling losses, and the rewarding aspects of writing. Packed with actionable advice and thought-provoking discussions.

Chess grandmaster Maurice Ashley discusses embracing losses and eliminating kryptonites for performance enhancement. Learn how to turn setbacks into improvements and identify weaknesses to unlock your full potential.

Chess grandmaster Maurice Ashley discusses embracing losses for growth and improvement, sharing insights on leveraging defeats as stepping stones for personal development. He reflects on a disappointing tournament performance, exploring factors like dietary choices, exercise, and punctuality.

Chess Grandmaster Maurice Ashley and author James Clear discuss the power of Accumulation Theory, emphasizing the benefits of consistent small improvements in various aspects of life. They draw parallels with chess strategies and financial concepts to highlight the importance of gradual progress, even by just 1% daily, leading to significant development over time.