Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Unconstructive chatter

Just started playing bridge again online after a few years of abstinence. Its amazing what you can see going on in the mind as you play. The task was to count the hand, remember the bids, watch out for signals from partner and opponent.

And I find myself chastising my own sloppy play, getting angry with my partner's sloppy play. None of those thoughts were helpful in winning, no? Too much chatter.

Next time you set yourself a task, play a game of chess, observe your mind. Is it totally focussed on the task at hand? Is it focussed on getting the results you want?
Or is it focussed on both internal and external dramas that does not produce results?

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