Orrin Hudson teaches that chess is a metaphor for life; one’s moves in life determine the consequences. “Chess trains you to do what works – learn from champions,” he says.
“When you make smart moves in life, you get smart results. Success leaves clues.”
Hudson continues, “The chess board is a great neutralizer – everyone has the same opportunities. Make good choices. Play to win. Chess is a level playing field, and we all have all we need to win the game. The only thing that determines your success is your mind, so get your head in the game.” He teaches kids to play chess and uses it to teach them life skills.
If You Want to Learn Chess, ONLY study with a TRUE Master
In chess, we learn that patience, focus, and good decisions have consequences, and the same goes for business. Learn chess from a chess master. And learn business from someone who actually makes money. I was referred to someone recently who has a very impressive website that makes him look like a business guru par excellence. I was very impressed with his resume and the testimonials on his site, however I know from personal experience that this man doesn’t have two cents to rub together. Yet, he is teaching people how to make money in business! The blind leading the blind, very common on the Internet, where losers can pose as experts.
Think Ahead to Maximize Future Results
Every move you make in business has a long term consequence: every relationship, every deal, and every phone call. The right strategy, decisions, choices, and people will determine who wins and who loses. Chess is about the right pieces / players doing the right things / making the right moves in relation to others. Joint Ventures is very much like a chess game, where we all win or lose based on having relationships with people who are making good moves. Think about where you are on the chess board of business and life before making your next move.
