Reality Check: What the Ancient Game of Chess Can Teach You About Success in Modern Competitive Settings
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| Rating | : | 4.84 (958 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1546685685 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 284 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-11-12 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
An appendix of select annotated chess games, demonstrating key strategies in action, is available for experienced players. I honestly can't remember the last time I read a book so densely interspersed with nuggets of timeless wisdom. Glass, Corporate Partner at Jenner & Block LLP "Alisa’s debut book serves as much more than a guide on how to solve efficiently and effectively problems across the various spectra of business, life, and, of course, chess; for me, it served as a reminder of the interconnected nature of earnest pursuits. The chess diagrams are used as visual aids to support the discussed principles, and the underlying chess concepts are explained in simple terms. The book provides validation for alternative views, while at the same time offering concrete advice on how to succeed within a chosen path. The over-arching theme of Reality Check is awareness of our role in a given community or “world.” The chapters focus on strategies for selecting a fulfilling community, and
A tantalizing read Reader The author delves deeper and wider into various connections between chess and real-world decision making than I've yet seen. Upon finishing the book, I'm left with a number of points to continue considering along with specific ideas for areas I should consider improving upon going forward. Would recommend to chess playing friends and non-chess playing friends alike due to the number of ideas I find relevant and relatable.. "Highly recommended!" according to Sayan. Rooted in the author's experiences in the worlds of chess and law, this book speaks to the reality of balancing multiple interests and living in different worlds true of all our lives. The book unlocks from the world of chess fresh lessons in the old topics of strategy, rational thinking, and cultural pressures, making them accessible and interesting whether you are from the world of chess or not.Highly recommended!