Jonathan Rowson

“Observa atentamente la lucha en la que estás inmerso. Estás atrapado en ella. Eres ella”.”
― Jonathan Rowson, Las jugadas que importan (El cuarto de las maravillas)

“What could me more human than a state of permanent doubt when facing the thoughts and actions of our fellow beings? How we make decisions in that state of permanent doubt matters to everybody of course and most situations in our lives feature one hundred and one small decisions that we are barely conscious of making. Decisions are often framed in the context of strategy and leadership as singular moments in matters of destiny, but they are more like repeated challenges and matters of character. Mostly we are not global leaders with a clear personal narrative featuring decisive moments and clear take home messages. Mostly we are strangers to ourselves and each other, hungry for insight, meaning and refuge to get us through the day. I believe chess can and should speak to that more familiar experience of life.”
― Jonathan Rowson, The Moves That Matter: A Chess Grandmaster on the Game of Life