I just started playing Bridge again. In bridge we also have the technical aspects. Learning about play and the associated probabilities linked to finessing cards, bidding etc.
But there is another big big aspect to good Bridge play. You start off by counting the hand, that is keeping count of every card that drops and noting its value. Then you learn to keep in mind the bidding at the onset and the values that have dropped and the values remaining, then you learn to watch out for your partners signals indicating count or request for a switch of suit, then you learn to observe the same in the opponents play and signals, then you add other signals like hesitation, body language signals to tell you where the cards are etc. etc.
In bridge you need to make decisions in the moment. The cards are falling as you are trying to order your mind, trying to remember. In one moment of strong emotion like anger or irritation you drop the ball. You get confused, forget and you lose control.
In Bridge we learn that in order to hold complex thoughts, evaluate, prioritise information, we need to maintain equanimity.
In Bridge we also realise that you cannot learn all these skills at once. You slowly develop it. First you learn to juggle 2 balls, then we add 3 and so on.
When you can handle more and more, your mind is trained. Now can you see that we are missing much in our chess training? Why the Chinese use Bridge as a training tool? Why I brought Mark, Sumant, Li Tian and Li Yuen for Bridge training? I think Li Tian is still playing. We need to see a bigger picture. Stop repeating the same mistakes over and over again and expecting a different result.
Happy Malaysia Day. What do we need to learn together?
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