Nice write-up, and really impressed with the list of everything you achieved in 2025! How do you stay organised each day and get the important things done? I feel like you might have some good tips there. Looking forward to reading more of your posts in 2026.
Thanks! I religiously use my calendar, reminders and notes apps on my phone everyday. I’m big into checking off things from my to-do list even though I tend to avoid scheduling my full day out. I probably have some OCD too 😅
Just discovered your substack recently and am really enjoying it. I agree, community makes all the difference. Without community, I've drifted away from chess. With community, I stick to it and can celebrate the ups and downs with others.
Glad to hear it! Having community also makes stomaching losses easier since you can still enjoy time with your friends after the game rather than overthinking the loss.
Nice write-up, and really impressed with the list of everything you achieved in 2025! How do you stay organised each day and get the important things done? I feel like you might have some good tips there. Looking forward to reading more of your posts in 2026.
Thanks! I religiously use my calendar, reminders and notes apps on my phone everyday. I’m big into checking off things from my to-do list even though I tend to avoid scheduling my full day out. I probably have some OCD too 😅
Just discovered your substack recently and am really enjoying it. I agree, community makes all the difference. Without community, I've drifted away from chess. With community, I stick to it and can celebrate the ups and downs with others.
Glad to hear it! Having community also makes stomaching losses easier since you can still enjoy time with your friends after the game rather than overthinking the loss.