Psychology and Mental Toughness

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  • GM Avetik Grigoryan

10 Insights from Levon Aronian

10 insights from Levon Aronian, about joy, pain, reinvention, growth and dreams.

Psychology and Mental Toughness | Inspirational picks | 2 min read
  • GM Avetik Grigoryan

ALFAVE: The Practice That Helped Me Rise Again

ALFAVE isn’t about doing more — it’s about showing up differently. And it might help you to turn the breakdown into breakthrough.

Psychology and Mental Toughness | 7 min read

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  • GM Avetik Grigoryan

I Wasn’t Supposed to Share This: The Darkest Chapter of My Life

Pain. Rage. Collapse... It’s the hidden chapter behind the scenes. Shared with hope it helps someone through their own storm.

Psychology and Mental Toughness | 5 min read
  • GM Avetik Grigoryan

How the Small Trips You Take Shape Your Life and Chess

Learn how being conscious of your choices can lead to greater growth, clarity, and success, one trip at a time.

Improvement Hacks | Psychology and Mental Toughness | 3 min read
  • GM Noël Studer

Enjoy Your Plateaus

Plateaus feel like setbacks—but they’re where real growth happens. Learn how to embrace them and build your edge when progress seems slow.

Improvement Hacks | Psychology and Mental Toughness | 2 min read
  • GM Avetik Grigoryan

Good Thing, Bad Thing… Who Knows?

A small mindset shift that can change how you see failure, setbacks, and even your worst days.

Psychology and Mental Toughness | 5 min read