top 10 life lessons learned from chess
DESCRIPTION
Chess is not only a game, but also a way of life. Playing chess can teach you valuable life lessons and you may not even know it! The 10 items on this list are the greatest life lessons you can learn from playing the game.TRANSCRIPT
Top 10 Life Lessons Learned From
Chess
Brought to you by the chess experts at
thechessstore.com
Chess is not only a game, but also a way of life. Playing chess can
teach you valuable life lessons and you may not even know it! The 10 items on this list are the greatest
life lessons you can learn from playing the game.
1. Sometimes it’s Okay to Bluff
There may be a few times in life where you’ll have to tell a white lie – and
that’s okay! Just like in chess, you may need to act like you have it all together
when you’re really shaking on the inside. This confidence throws people
off and can even make them uncomfortable. Use it to your
advantage.
2. It’s Okay to Lose
Losing is not the worst thing that can happen to you in life. Sometimes you
need to lose in order to learn something. Chess and life are the
same in this regard as well. You can learn from your mistakes and come out
of the gate with guns blazing next time.
3. Flexibility is Essential
Remaining flexible is an invaluable life lessons. Things don’t always go according to plan and people
are unpredictable. Remaining flexible relieves stress and gives
you the upper hand. The less rigid you are, the better you’re able to
handle situations thrown your way.
4. Sometimes Sacrifice is Necessary
Sacrifice is a necessary part of life. Without sacrifice we will never get
what we truly want or be completely happy. In chess you may sacrifice a
pawn to make a better attack later on in the game. The same principle
applies once you walk away from the chessboard. Sacrifices in life help you
do the things you really want at a later time.
5. Take Notice of Patterns
Patterns are everywhere and the better you are at spotting them, the
better off you’ll be. When you can take notice of patterns you’re better
equipped to predict the next move. This skill is used in chess to take notice
of moves your opponent typically makes. You may even find a flaw in
their game just by noticing their patterns.
6. Think Outside the Box
Chess trains you to think outside the box. There are many times in a game where your plans are foiled and you
need a creative solution to stay in the game. This is also a skill you will need over and over again in life. Thinking
outside the box helps you find solutions to problems in ways that
others may not think of.
7. If an Opportunity Arises, Take It
Opportunities don’t always arrive when you want them to, so when one is
presented to you, don’t wait on it. This principle is used in chess all the time.
If there is an opportunity to take a crucial piece in your opponent’s army, you take it. The same goes with life. If
you’re given the opportunity of a lifetime, don’t let it pass by. Take it and
run with it.
8. Stand Your Ground
Chess is about making strong moves and sticking by them. You want to be confident in the moves you make –
both in chess and life. In life, if you do something, make sure to stand your
ground and fight for what you believe in.
9. Take Action
When there is a problem or a threat in chess, what do you do? You take
action! Make a move, be on defense, or make a strong attack. This rule is no exception in life either. Take action to change things or make a difference.
You don’t want to let life pass by without going after the things you
want.
10. Have Fun
Most importantly – in the game of chess and in everyday life – have fun. Do what makes you happy and enjoy everything you do. If you don’t have
fun, what else is there to do? Make the best of each day and keep playing
chess!