I really loved this post because I WAS that person who hated being asked about my hobbies for so long. I might give a generic answer about travel or reading. But it was because I was overly focused on my work and (as much as I dislike Farage) there is a point there when someone is all about their work.
These days I'm more open about my passions (especially chess!) and love talking about it if it comes up in conversation. Thanks for sharing.
I became quite interested in Chessboxing about 10 years ago upon discovering it was a 'thing' and quite fancied having a go. I found speed chess so intense and frustrating as the pressure caused me to make so many silly mistakes. I made the mistake of thinking that I would improve through just playing lots of games but I plateaued after a while - proper study, feedback and reflection at a slower pace is needed to get good.
John - this resonates on so many levels. I'm not sure how I found your Substack but I am glad I did. I'm a co-founder of a micro management consultancy. I believe in the concept of mastery, deliberate practice and dedication to your craft. Prior to your article I was unsure how I can apply this to my work. Outside of work I apply mastery to golf (5 year vision, deliberate practice, learning et al).
For work I now know I can look again at areas like problem solving, relationships and communication with a mastery lens. Sounds like a plan for 2024 :) Thank you
I really loved this post because I WAS that person who hated being asked about my hobbies for so long. I might give a generic answer about travel or reading. But it was because I was overly focused on my work and (as much as I dislike Farage) there is a point there when someone is all about their work.
These days I'm more open about my passions (especially chess!) and love talking about it if it comes up in conversation. Thanks for sharing.
I became quite interested in Chessboxing about 10 years ago upon discovering it was a 'thing' and quite fancied having a go. I found speed chess so intense and frustrating as the pressure caused me to make so many silly mistakes. I made the mistake of thinking that I would improve through just playing lots of games but I plateaued after a while - proper study, feedback and reflection at a slower pace is needed to get good.
John - this resonates on so many levels. I'm not sure how I found your Substack but I am glad I did. I'm a co-founder of a micro management consultancy. I believe in the concept of mastery, deliberate practice and dedication to your craft. Prior to your article I was unsure how I can apply this to my work. Outside of work I apply mastery to golf (5 year vision, deliberate practice, learning et al).
For work I now know I can look again at areas like problem solving, relationships and communication with a mastery lens. Sounds like a plan for 2024 :) Thank you