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The #1 Thing My Father Did for Me (I Didn't Understand Then…)
  • GM Avetik Grigoryan

The #1 Thing My Father Did for Me (I Didn't Understand Then…)

My father helped me a lot over the years. But the best thing he ever did for me was something he chose not to do.

Psychology and Mental Toughness | 3 min read
Stop Chasing Rating Points and Titles. Do This First
  • GM Avetik Grigoryan

Stop Chasing Rating Points and Titles. Do This First

A lesson from Dr. Rao Srikumar that will change how you think about chess, work, and life.

Improvement Hacks | 5 min read
37 Lessons from Chess that Shaped My Life
  • GM Avetik Grigoryan

37 Lessons from Chess that Shaped My Life

A personal reflection on 37 lessons chess taught me about life, growth, and choosing better moves.

Improvement Hacks | Psychology and Mental Toughness | 3 min read
The Night I Stopped Being Lazy
  • GM Avetik Grigoryan

The Night I Stopped Being Lazy

If your child seems lazy, this story might change how you respond.

Psychology and Mental Toughness | 3 min read
Why You Feel Lazy and How to Get Motivated [Talk to Your Minions]
  • GM Avetik Grigoryan

Why You Feel Lazy and How to Get Motivated [Talk to Your Minions]

Motivation doesn’t come from force or discipline. It comes from understanding yourself. Meet your Minions and learn how to work with them.

Psychology and Mental Toughness | 4 min read
What I Learned About Setting Goals From Monks
  • GM Avetik Grigoryan

What I Learned About Setting Goals From Monks

Why goals should guide direction, not create pressure, and what monks taught me about focusing on daily practice.

Psychology and Mental Toughness | 2 min read

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