You must be wondering what has paradox to do with chess. During our visit to Singapore, we were looked after by a trainer from Spain called Alberto. He was telling us about the different way he would approach training if he were in Spain. The Singaporeans need their certs. So in Singapore it was the paper chase. Sound familiar?
He said he liked my ideas but it wouldnt work in Singapore and from that I think he also meant Malaysia.
Do you see the either/or thinking here? Thinking paradoxically there is a solution.
Do what the majority of Singaporeans want; teach the few that really want to be strong, the way they need to be taught. Why just follow what the Singaporeans or Malaysians want? Doesnt make sense. You were brought in to provide an expertise, a way of thinking that produces world class players. So do both.
When the locals see your superior results from a different approach then more will follow. Then we have change. Both/And.
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"When the locals see your superior results from a different approach then more will follow. Then we have change. "
ReplyDeleteSorry, Leong will not allow this at all. Some former trainers did just what you said, they either got sacked or put into cold-storage.
Also, the trainer will be reassigned once any of his trainees start producing spectacular result even if the trainer still has much too offer for the trainees. All this is done in a disguise of the trainees deserve a better qualified trainer.
Btw, the Alberto guy is dumped to Msia side for a period until the fallout between Leong and Peter. After the fallout, Leong accepted him back into his fold. This guy better serve his master well this time round, if not he'll go back to Spain.
ReplyDeleteAre you saying that Leong doesnt want Singapore to improve? How will that help him?
ReplyDeleteHe wishes to see Singapore to succeeed but using his method. Well, he is a high believer in his ownself when comes to chess related things. No one can beat him in that department.
ReplyDeleteWhat I'm saying is things that he has assumed might jeopardising his control over S'pore chess will not be accepted by him. So, my guess is that Alberto's "Spain way" is one of those unacceptable thing in his idealogy on how things should be for Singaporean kids.
Leong is an extremely smart fighter. He knows exactly what are the outcomes on every things relate to chess that he's or others are fighting for. Not many in the chess world are like him. He's unique and nice to many people. At times, he's RUTHLESS in order for him to achieve his goals.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, he's my idol in chess.
I think the best judge is results. From there we can measure the correctness and effectiveness of the thinking. The better the thinking the higher the level of success. Do you agree?
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