My coworker is teaching me the nuances of chess. I am learning maneuvers such as 'the smothered meat' - sounds a bit lewd I know, 'the opposition' and many more....
The other day, he informed me of the two greatest crimes one can commit during a game of chess:
Playing for a draw: Playing to tie. You do not try to conquer.
Shuffling wood: Moving pieces around without a clear objective.
I was suddenly awe-struck with how these philosophies could apply to our own lives.
I don't want to just "shuffle wood" and hope for the best any longer. I don't want to just accept what life hands me!
Time to holler checkmate my friends!
1 comment:
I have had similar thoughts about Chess, or checkers, any game that forces you (if you are to win) to think three to 5 steps ahead. I love it!. Posturing.
I ALWAYS think steps ahead. Some people may think it's sneaky, but I'm usually prepared.
Leslie
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