Ask the Right Questions to Narrow Focus
- When novice players play chess, they focus on what to do with the pieces. They may try and visualise a few steps ahead, but mostly just react to the board without considering the reasons behind the pieces.
- Professional chess players focus on how their opponents think. They seek to ask the right questions to understand their opponent's process.
Whether in chess or life, don't be fooled by what's on the surface. The best approach is to have a framework in place to trim the fat and focus on what matters. Ask enough pointed questions to lead you to clear answers.
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