Raphenzo's Blog

LIFE LIKE A GAME OF CHESS  “ Daring ideas are like chessmen moved forward. They may be beaten, but they may start a winning game.” – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Life has its ups and downs, twists and turns. It throws us into uncomfortable situations when we even doubt ourselves. Coming out on top is why I have written this article. Even if it’s a slight advantage, it is important we are at the preferable point. We all prefer when we are in our comfort zone, where there are  no issues, we are relaxed and that’s when everything is termed fine. For instance, if we take a cue from the world chess championship ongoing presently in New York you notice how the players take time analyzing the situation on the board they think of their opponents next move, they make plans to outsmart their opponents. Such is life, plan against the next move. “When you see a good move, look for a better one”—Emmanuel Lasker The end justifies the means but the present is as important

A Postive Mind  "No matter how things are rough the courage and will power to move on is the ultimate and it’s what differentiates a fighter from someone who gives up." You have to remain positive despite any setback. You do not owe anyone that excuse just for people to sympathize with your cause. There are a lot of people who do this and rely on an excuse not to be where they are. There is no ordeal in this world that does not occur without obstacles. Obstacles are a way of life. Set backs are a constant occurrence in life. There are individuals that keep going despite some setbacks. They are fighters and they have this will power to never stop until they achieve that goal. It is the mindset that separates the best from the rest if you wake up each day with a goal then you would have put into consideration the obstacles and setbacks that might occur and mapped out strategies to overcome them. "Start now, start where you are, start with fear, start w