Time, Space, Material
<p>One of the most challenging aspects of life is being able to give appropriate attention to our goals. Trying to balance our obligations with desires is a delicate act — one many of us feel we lose regularly.</p>
<p>We want to work a lot and make enough money to retire early, but we also want experiences with our families. We want to learn a new musical instrument, but we need to finish our chores for the weekend. We are learning a new language, but the games on our phones are much more captivating. We want to read more, but the siren’s call of the ease of streaming the new hot show is too alluring.</p>
<p>This is a continual struggle. Entire industries have been born around this <a href="https://medium.com/illumination/a-daily-planner-changed-my-life-30158632549d" rel="noopener">“Cult of Productivity”</a> to help us fit more into our limited time each day. Be more productive, be more effective, be more efficient.</p>
<p>How do we set our priorities? Where should we be spending our time? With how different we are, are their guiding principles that are more suggestive than truly prescriptive? Where can we look for help and not be dictated to?</p>
<p>About 10 years ago, I became enamored with Chess. I am not sure of the catalyst, but it took over my mind for some time.</p>
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