Viswanathan Anand
Five-time World Chess Champion. One of the few players to have surpassed an Elo rating of 2800, he remained in the top 15 chess players well into his 50s.
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Jun 22, 2025 • 24min
How to Master Anything—at Any Age: Lessons from World Chess Champion Viswanathan Anand
Viswanathan Anand, a five-time World Chess Champion, shares his incredible journey to mastery in chess and life. He discusses overcoming self-doubt at any age and highlights the importance of confidence over skill early on. Vishy emphasizes how to navigate plateaus and adapt to change while remaining at the top for decades. He encourages lifelong reinvention and reflects on how youth's 'inaccurate self-confidence' can be a powerful ally. His insights inspire anyone striving for greatness, whether in chess or their own pursuits.
Jun 26, 2025 • 0sec
How to Master Anything—at Any Age: Lessons from World Chess Champion Viswanathan Anand
In this engaging conversation, Viswanathan Anand, a five-time World Chess Champion, shares his journey of mastery and resilience. He discusses the importance of overcoming self-doubt and the role of confidence, particularly in youth. Anand reveals how he navigated career plateaus and adapted to the rapidly changing chess landscape. He emphasizes mastering core skills over chasing novelty, and how experience can reshape one’s mindset. His insights on longevity and reinvention resonate well beyond the chessboard, offering valuable lessons for anyone pursuing excellence.
