"I just broke 1000 elo without studying chess"
-u/redditmodsarebtches
"My recommendation to keep climbing is to ask yourself why is it important to you to make it sound like you don't study? Knowing some openings and reviewing your games is more study than most players will ever do.
I assume it's because it makes it easier to "fail", and that's why you should ask yourself that question. Don't be afraid to fail. Start studying, start settings reasonable goals. If you fail to reach them, study more.
Telling yourself that it's fine that you didn't reach a certain goal, since you "didn't actually try", will quickly start holding you back."
-u/field-not-required, r/chessbeginners
I first came across this comment on the MTA on my way home from school, and I felt my stomach drop on the rush hour, crowded F train. I felt as if my soul was on trial in the afterlife, deciding whether I would make it to heaven.
I want to keep this here as a reminder for myself and anyone who comes across my digital footprint. Trying and failing is the only way to long-term success, and not any other natural traits. I am learning as I go. Thanks for coming to my ted talk.
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