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What does it mean?
Kasparov states he needs large challenges to feel motivated and alive.
In plain terms
He needs big challenges to feel excited.
What can you take from it?
Seek big challenges to stay motivated.

Where it applies

  • Career planning
  • Personal development
  • Leadership

Putting it to work

  • Set big goals
  • Seek difficult tasks

Questions to consider

  • Do you need big challenges to feel alive?
  • What motivates you?

Another view

Not everyone requires extreme challenges to stay motivated.

More from Garry Kasparov

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  2. Chess is mental torture.

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  3. Alekhine's attacks came suddenly, like destructive thunderstorms that erupted from a clear sky.

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