All the right moves by Anna Muoio

 

An interesting article from FAST COMPANY Issue 30 April 1999 explaining how the lessons from Chess might be useful as a strategy in life and/or business.  Some key points include:

• If you see a good idea, look for a better one.
• Great players want to build their position and to increase their power.  Play for control of the situation.
• To win big, think different.
• Small advantages produce big results
• Mind games are part of the game
• Never let ’em see you sweat
• Mental toughness requires physical stamina
• To learn how to win, learn how to lose

Article:  link