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FINDING TRUE NORTH AS A COMPASS POINT... ^


Thesis: Simplicity matters.

Antithesis: Chaotic flux rules.

Conclusion: "The trouble with mankind is twofold. It cannot learn
truths which are too complex and cannot remember truths which
are too simple." -'Rebecca West'

Mindset Principles:

(1) Unlearning trumps learning on the level of difficulty scale.

(2) Things should be kept as simple as possible but no simpler.

(3) Favorable board position, simplify. Otherwise complicate.

(4) Regard retreat as offensive deployment in a new direction.

(5) When in doubt... find a way to the seize inititative and attack.

(6) When all else fails, and it most surely will, Smile Anyway!


(7) __________________________________________________

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Two words 'general forum'

Remember the IQ of the people you're talking to.

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Originally posted by ih8sens
Two words 'general forum'

Remember the IQ of the people you're talking to.
Okay. Thanks.

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lol interesting writeup by the way...

Bad Wolf says "Reminds me of this weird fungus on my left foot"

Red Night says "Save the trees"

Rubberjaw says "Check out this link!"

😛 shutting up now.

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Originally posted by ih8sens
lol interesting writeup by the way...

Bad Wolf says "Reminds me of this weird fungus on my left foot"

Red Night says "Save the trees"

Rubberjaw says "Check out this link!"

😛 shutting up now.
Unable to relate your quotes with the thread. Please help me.

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Originally posted by Grampy Bobby
Unable to relate your quotes with the thread. Please help me.
I am unable to relate your mindset principles (which sound chess-related) with the title of the thread. Please help me.

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Originally posted by Grampy Bobby
FINDING TRUE NORTH AS A COMPASS POINT... ^


Thesis: Simplicity matters.

Antithesis: Chaotic flux rules.

Conclusion: "The trouble with mankind is twofold. It cannot learn
truths which are too complex and cannot remember truths which
are too simple." -'Rebecca West'

Mindset Principles:

(1) Unlearning trumps learning on the level of diff ...[text shortened]... most surely will, Smile Anyway!


(7) __________________________________________________
7) toss coffee in your opponents face, and punch him in the nutsack while he's wiping it off. while he's writhing on the floor, change the board to a winning position.

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Originally posted by Grampy Bobby
FINDING TRUE NORTH AS A COMPASS POINT... ^


Thesis: Simplicity matters.

Antithesis: Chaotic flux rules.

Conclusion: "The trouble with mankind is twofold. It cannot learn
truths which are too complex and cannot remember truths which
are too simple." -'Rebecca West'

Mindset Principles:

(1) Unlearning trumps learning on the level of diff ...[text shortened]... most surely will, Smile Anyway!


(7) __________________________________________________
7.

No enterprise is more likely to succeed than one concealed from the enemy until it is ripe for execution

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7. Leave the general forum and go play chess. 🙂

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Originally posted by ih8sens
7. Leave the general forum and go play chess. 🙂
... facing true north, if possible.

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Originally posted by HandyAndy
... facing true north, if possible.
That's a point. 😉

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Originally posted by Nordlys
I am unable to relate your mindset principles (which sound chess-related) with the title of the thread. Please help me.
Chess as (an almost overused) metaphor for life.

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Originally posted by Grampy Bobby
Chess as (an almost overused) metaphor for life.
Hm, and finding north as a metaphor for ...?

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Originally posted by Nordlys
Hm, and finding north as a metaphor for ...?
Tertium quid, the third way... absolute and applicable truth.

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Originally posted by Grampy Bobby
Tertium quid, the third way... absolute and applicable truth.
I see. That was way too metaphorical for me!

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