Improvement Hacks

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  • GM Avetik Grigoryan

The 8+ Method: Key Idea to Excelling as a Writer and Course Creator

How should you strike a balance between pursuing perfectionism and never finishing your book/course, and not settling for mediocrity? Here's a way.

Improvement Hacks | 4 min read
  • GM Avetik Grigoryan

Play your first UgLy game

Having problems with taking the 1st step? Are you scared? I was too. But this is the way…

Improvement Hacks | Psychology and Mental Toughness | 2 min read

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  • GM Avetik Grigoryan

The Smiling Pillow, Todd Herman, and the Thief

I stole from Todd Herman — one of the world’s leading experts on the mental game and peak performance. But his concept was too good not to be stolen! I wish I’d heard about it earlier…

Improvement Hacks | Psychology and Mental Toughness | 6 min read
  • GM Avetik Grigoryan

How to Stop Blunders: The Ultimate Grandmaster Guide

Uncover the reasons why blunders happen and learn practical strategies to reduce them.

Improvement Hacks | Psychology and Mental Toughness | Practical Chess Tips | Chess Training | 15 min read
  • GM Avetik Grigoryan

Legal cheating and my top secret

This is my biggest secret of productivity, high focus and achievements. I use this when I’m low. When I need creativity. When I need to win. When I need to perform my A-game.

Improvement Hacks | Psychology and Mental Toughness | 9 min read
  • GM Avetik Grigoryan

The bold-unbold technique: no more forgetting what you learn

Do you have challenges with memorizing what you’ve learned? You’ll love today’s article!

Improvement Hacks | 8 min read