I suck at chess. But, I was thinking and I should be good at chess, because this is how I sometimes view life. (the below statement)
I am a strategist, I see life as a game to beat. you're all pawns. but, some pawns I have emotional attachments too. Such as family, some friends. Of course some more then others. But each have their important parts in my development to beat the game. The pawns I trust the most, eventually become something more important, such as a knight, or a rook. I'd not be the king however, just someone playing the game. But even the pawns can bring back important players. That's what I am meaning by them becoming something more important, they take the place of the rook, bishop or knight that has failed.
I sound cruel I know. But at times this is how I feel. Somewhat selfish, pretentious even, which is basically undeserved importance. Like I am judging myself higher then my peers. and some, I admit I do, others I don't . The ones I don't, I respect. Now, I'm not saying that everyone I know is a fool, not worth my time, yadda yadda yadda, continuance of bullshit. But you can twist my words however you want, I seriously don't care.
You can even instruct your self to believe that I am putting up a front. Trying to act older than my thoughts, being precocious just to make yourself believe that I am whatever image of me you have in your head. Tell yourself what you want. If it helps you sleep at night.
Monday, May 16, 2005
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Known too many people like you, am like you, to know what you are in the baser sense.
Of course, that's much of my own arrogance flying through. I use the word arrogance for lack of something better. I'm just extremely sure of myself. Not undeserved or even lying, I just know that I can count on myself. More importantly, I need to.
Chess is one of my favorite games because of how each and every game is unique if you have someone who knows anything about playing (beyond just moving the pieces). Even making the same initial moves will end in a completely unique ending. It's actually something quite a bit puzzling to me...
But I found that I got best at it when my mind was sharpest, sounds obvious. What I mean is when I could be the whittiest, most observant, quick and sharp. That impromptu is much required in Chess as is forsight. Play chess and realize that the same thing you apply to the pieces, manipulation and anticipation, can apply in the real world and very much do. It's also good for intuition.
Make no mistake, manipulation is practiced by everyone. It has a very negative connotation. But it really comes down to what you use it for. For example, if you're a team leader, you manipulate your teammates for the accomplishment of the goal and the survival of the team. Not a bad means in my opinion. Those that don't like it shouldn't have too much trouble avoiding it. Quiet your mind so that you know every deep, dark, thought that it contains; then you will know when you are being manipulated. Trust me, it's easier than you might think.
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