Stop Playing it Safe

Why You Should Always Challenge Yourself By Playing Chess with Better Players

In this episode, I explore the importance of challenging ourselves by surrounding ourselves with people who are better at certain skills. I share personal stories about learning life lessons on a military base, playing chess with my dad, and how these experiences taught me to always seek growth. I discuss using AI tools like Grammarly and ChatGPT to improve writing, the value of secret mentors, and finding the right level of challenge in various areas of life. Join me as I delve into how stepping out of our comfort zone and being the least skilled person in the room can lead to significant self-improvement.

00:00 Introduction: Challenging Ourselves
00:12 Early Life and Lessons Learned
01:35 The Chess Lesson: Always Play with Someone Better
03:12 Applying the Chess Lesson to Life
04:52 Writing and the Role of AI
09:40 The Importance of Learning from Others
12:46 Finding the Right Level of Challenge
15:30 Continuous Improvement and Feedback
21:58 Conclusion: Embrace Uncomfortable Situations