All I want to do, ever, is play chess.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker expresses a singular, lifelong passion for playing chess.
- In plain terms
- I only want to play chess.
- What can you take from it?
- Find one thing you love deeply.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is your primary passion?
- How do you define your purpose?
Another view
Single-minded focus can limit other opportunities.
More from Bobby Fischer
All that matters on the chessboard is good moves.
Permalink to quote #50 I don't believe in psychology. I believe in good moves.
Permalink to quote #52 The turning point in my career came with the realization that Black should play to win instead of just steering for equality.
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