The cherished dream of every chessplayer is to play a match with the World Champion. But here is the paradox: the closer you come to the realization of this goal, the less you think about it.
Mikhail TalRead
When I asked Fischer why he had not played a certain move in our game, he replied: 'Well, you laughed when I wrote it down!'
Interpretation
The quote highlights the importance of confidence in one's decisions and the impact of others' reactions on our choices.
In this quote, Mikhail Tal recounts an interaction with chess master Bobby Fischer, where Fischer chose not to play a move due to Tal's laughter when he wrote it down. This reflects how external judgments can sway our confidence and choices, illustrating the often whimsical nature of decision-making in competitive environments like chess.
In practice
This quote could be used in a discussion about the importance of confidence when making decisions, especially in competitive scenarios.
The cherished dream of every chessplayer is to play a match with the World Champion. But here is the paradox: the closer you come to the realization of this goal, the less you think about it.
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I have an ego the size of a small planet.
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