Chess is one of the most intuitive and mind
stimulating game in history. Every game has its own rules and chess is not an
exception. It is a game that is based on intuition, decision making, and
strategy. As a game there are so many lessons that can be learn from it:
Move with a purpose: the
chess game is all about being strategic to capture your opponent king. Once you
capture the king, the game is over. Any move should be geared towards
checkmating the king in order to win the game.
In the
same way, life is all about accomplishing your God-given purpose for your life. What is purpose? Purpose is the original
intent of your birth. In other words what you are predestined to do in life.
Jesus’s purpose was to redeem humanity from their sins and to reconcile us to
God. “Nothing matters more than knowing the purpose of God for your life.” Rick
Warren
Plan your move:
chess is a game of the mind so you need to think critically before you make a
move. Similarly anything that you intend to do, think and plan first; think and
plan about your day, think and plan about your career, think and plan about
your schooling, think and plan about your relationship and marriage. In fact
anything that you intend to do think and plan first lest you mess up things.
Have a strategy in mind (PLAN B):
The whole focus of the game is to capture your opponent king in what they call
‘checkmate’. In the same way have a strategy in whatever you do…being it
business or ministry or marriage and many more.
Always have another plan to the already
existing idea in your business, a strategy in your relationship, a strategy in
your marriage, and strategy in all that you do and you will break boundaries.
Use all the pieces on the chess board:
on the chess board are 32 pieces of chess characters and these characters have
their own role in the game. The pawn has its role, the knight has it role, and
the bishop has its own role so as the rook and the queen herself. In the same
way, God has deposited in each of us talents and potentials. God deposited
these potentials for us to unearth the potential and be a blessing to others.
One move can make you win or lose:
yes I said earlier chess is a game of the mind- you have to calculate your move
in order not to be ambushed by your opponent. Similarly, life is also about
choices. You determine what to eat or what to wear, when to sleep and when to
wake. In fact you determine the outcome of everything you do in your life.
Inasmuch a bad decision can ruin your life, a good decision too can make your
life beautiful. Wherever you are today is as a result of a decision you took
some time back. Good decision can impact positively in your life and even the
whole nation. So be mindful and critical about the decisions you take today.
Don’t underestimate your opponent:
Don’t underestimate your opponent even if victory is at hand. In a chess game
if you make one wrong move your opponent will take advantage of your mistake
and ‘checkmate’ your king… that is a game over. In the same way, just like
football, it is not over until the final whistle is blown. You may be ahead in
the first 10 minute but at the end of the game you may be the looser. We
witnessed some greatest comeback in the history of football i.e. [BARCELONA VS PSG.]
One of the wisdom keys you must keep in your
head is ‘never underestimate anyone in life.' The downfall of a man is not the
end of his life. Things may be tough and rough today but time changes! There is
no condition that is permanent so treat people with respect because they could
be your boss someday. Inasmuch as there is life, there is still hope for the
future.
Sometimes you lose:
When it comes to games: chess, scrabble, monopoly, cards, checkers and many
more, sometimes you win and other time you lose even though you may play your
cards well.
In the same manner, when you achieve
something significant in life, celebrate your success for that achievement.
Celebration is a way of motivating your spirit to achieve greater things. While
celebrating, remember not to be content or be mediocre with the achievement,
strive to do more. Aim for excellence because the sky is just the starting
point.
Also when you lose, be content with it. See
it as a blessing because failures in life are part of success. When you fail at
something, don’t just throw in the towel… see it as an opportunity to learn from
it and be wiser than you use to be yesterday. Always remember that failures are
part of success and not the opposite.
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