I play chess every day—it's more than just a hobby for me. Sometimes, I feel like I'm addicted to it, similar to how people get addicted to smoking. Chess has taught me a lot, and I don’t see it as just a game; I see it as a framework for life. I’ve trained my brain to think like a chess game in every moment, and now it happens naturally, without conscious effort. My subconscious mind automates this process. Whether that’s good or bad, I’m not sure—but I believe it helps me.
I want to share this idea because it might be useful to someone. I view this concept philosophically, so I call it Chessism.
Have you ever played chess on a four-player board? Trust me, it’s one of the most chaotic and psychologically intense games you'll ever experience. Every emotion unfolds in the game, and in the end, the winner is the one who best navigates the chaos—just like in real life. Chess is a form of communication; we move pieces with logic, almost like a conversation without words. Now, imagine four people in four corners of the real world, communicating only through body language and logic. This is how I apply chess to life.
Let me explain how this method works. Imagine your life as a chessboard, and you are the King—that’s the default. The other pieces represent different ideas, concepts, or philosophies. For example:
The Rook represents the Butterfly Effect theory.
The Queen embodies Stoic principles.
The Knight symbolizes Tyler Durden’s mindset.
The Bishop stands for a book on attitude.
Each piece holds an idea, just as in chess, where each piece has a specific power on the board. In real life, these pieces represent the ideas you use to navigate situations.
Now, picture this: You're sitting with someone, and they ask you a question. Your brain instantly searches through your memory for the best response. If you’ve trained this method, your mind will automatically connect the right "pieces" (ideas) to the situation, helping you form the best answer. Over time, this approach enhances creativity and generates ideas effortlessly. I consider this a skill, one that can be developed with practice.
I'm planning to write a book about this concept and publish it soon. What do you think about this method? Share your thoughts!
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