Chapter
Overcoming Lack of Natural Talent in Chess
31:06 - 36:39 (05:33)
The speaker discusses how they overcame not being a naturally talented chess player by constantly questioning themselves and trying to figure out what they were missing. They also discuss the importance of not taking things too seriously and how putting too much pressure on oneself can affect their performance.
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The pressure to always perform well in sports can be overwhelming for athletes, but the pandemic has taught them to handle it better by detaching from the need to always win and taking time to clear their minds after a bad game.
31:06 - 32:34 (01:28)
Summary
The pressure to always perform well in sports can be overwhelming for athletes, but the pandemic has taught them to handle it better by detaching from the need to always win and taking time to clear their minds after a bad game.
ChapterOvercoming Lack of Natural Talent in Chess
Episode#330 – Hikaru Nakamura: Chess, Magnus, Kasparov, and the Psychology of Greatness
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Magnus Carlsen shares his experience of how the pressure to earn a living as a chess player affected him negatively, and how not taking things too seriously can provide a healthier perspective.
32:34 - 34:25 (01:50)
Summary
Magnus Carlsen shares his experience of how the pressure to earn a living as a chess player affected him negatively, and how not taking things too seriously can provide a healthier perspective.
ChapterOvercoming Lack of Natural Talent in Chess
Episode#330 – Hikaru Nakamura: Chess, Magnus, Kasparov, and the Psychology of Greatness
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker discusses his experience with learning chess and how he was not a naturally talented player.
34:25 - 36:39 (02:14)
Summary
The speaker discusses his experience with learning chess and how he was not a naturally talented player. He shares how he was able to become one of the best chess players in the world through perseverance and dedication.