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Psychology and Mental Toughness

Chess is a psychological game. Analytical skills aren't enough. You also need the toughness of a warrior. Get Grandmasters' advice below on building your mental toughness!

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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
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.

Psychology and Mental Toughness | Improvement Hacks | 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
What Champions Search for (and Where)
  • GM Avetik Grigoryan

What Champions Search for (and Where)

Why do we keep searching where it’s bright, even when the keys are lost in the dark? Champions know better.

Psychology and Mental Toughness | 1 min read

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