Comments on: 3AM Speed Chess Focus

By: Barking Unicorn, Denver, CO

Barking Unicorn, Denver, CO — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 15:44:12 +0000

“He made brilliant moves in less than a second, a chess protégé. ”

“Prodigy”. A protege is one who is being trained or protected.

The essential lesson here is “Thinking is bad.”

Minnesota Fats, billiards artist, was once asked by a TV announcer,

“Fats, do you think you can make this shot?”

Fats replied as he screwed chalk onto his cue tip:

“Thinkin’ is fer chumps. If ya think about it, yer never gonna DO it!”

Then he did it, in one thoughtless motion.

My snake companion, Riley, does not pause to think when he sees the flicker of a mouse’s tail in a corner of his cage. If he did, he would starve.

By: Alex

Alex — Fri, 15 May 2009 15:14:06 +0000

HaHa thank you girlie… i mean “knowledge commons” :p

acsci for life yo. dork club of dreams

i really like your varsity newspaper idea – hadn’t thought about it. will ch-ch-check it out. respect yo.

check back again soon.

Best,
Alex

By: Alex

Alex — Fri, 15 May 2009 15:12:49 +0000

Thank you sarah, you won’t be disappointed.

Talk to you soon
Alex

By: Alex

Alex — Fri, 15 May 2009 15:11:10 +0000

Danky Lynnnieeeee!!!

new posts tomorrow. yay.

no moving in allowed. serious.

Alex

By: Knowledge Commons

Knowledge Commons — Wed, 13 May 2009 16:21:56 +0000

WOW! Alex! who knew this was what was lurking under the ‘kink’ facade!! U should really think about forgetting Actuary and taking writing on professionally!!
P.S: Why don’t u send something in to Varsity Newspaper, make people aware of the site.xx
Got nothing but love..hehe

By: Sarah

Sarah — Fri, 08 May 2009 13:29:44 +0000

Well done on a truly inspiring post.

Subscribed

Looking forward to reading more.

Best.
Sarah

By: Lynne

Lynne — Fri, 08 May 2009 13:29:35 +0000

So true Alexander!

Your writing is fantastic! It really pulls you in. The fact that you pulled your point together around an event in your life makes it so real and engaging.

I look forward to your future posts.

see you around

Lynne

By: Alex

Alex — Thu, 07 May 2009 15:44:07 +0000

HaHa, yeah, was experimenting with a slightly different style – def gonna incorporate it in future posts.

cool to hear your take on it given you were, uh, there

Really like your take on focus in terms of a now versus later thing. solid stuff.

can’t wait for your blog man!! send me some new articles!!

thanks for the comment as always bro, really appreciate it.

good to hear your perspective

Alex

By: Alex

Alex — Thu, 07 May 2009 15:33:13 +0000

Thanks for your comment diren, really appreciate it.

Was a little cautious in writing this because that’s so true that it’s relative to the task. didn’t want to include it and make the post long-winded but it definitely is something to consider. some things need the room afforded by time but in general, directed focus will get more done and allow you to be more productive than waiting around for ideas to hit you.

Thanks for adding to the discussion.

Talk to you soon.
alex

By: Alex

Alex — Thu, 07 May 2009 15:24:36 +0000

Thanks gray deluxe.

experimenting with diff writing styles.

coming together proper.

let’s jam when you’re in town. own the night. glory times.

keep well bro
Alex