#101​ — The Mindset of a Grandmaster — Maurice Ashley

<p>https://bit.ly/Go_BelowtheLine &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><br> Maurice Ashley is a Jamaican-American chess grandmaster, author, and commentator. In 1999 he earned the grandmaster title, making him the first black person to attain the title of grandmaster. This heavy hitting conversation focuses on honing the ability to maintain attention, the skill of being able to deal with uncertainty, and a devastating moment in Maurice's life 2 years before winning the title of Grandmaster that led him to doubt his path. &nbsp;&nbsp;<br> <br> Where to find Maurice: &nbsp;<br> Website: https://Mauriceashley.com <br> Twitter: @MauriceAshley <br> Instagram: @Mauriceashleychess &nbsp;<br> Watch Maurice Ashley Play Chess Live on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/gmashley <br> <br> 00:00 Intro <br> 02:37 Movies about chess masters <br> 09:11 Performance enhancing compounds with chess <br> 12:11 What is a Grandmaster in chess &nbsp;<br> 20:03 Maurice’s college experience <br> 26:18 What is risk? &nbsp;<br> 29:45 Mental superpowers <br> 35:42 Maurice in his 20’s <br> 41:07 Moments of doubt <br> 47:15 Invest in yourself before helping others <br> 56:24 Choosing different paths in chess &nbsp;<br> 1:04:01 Chess teaches you to be more interested in the other <br> 1:09:37 Understanding your opponent’s next move <br> 1:14:19 Comparing patience in chess to other sports <br> 1:20:16 Maintaining complexity and tension &nbsp;<br> 1:32:10 Intentionally leaving your comfort zone <br> 1:38:02 Grandmaster vs Beginner <br> 1:48:43 Three Stories that shaped Maurice &nbsp;<br> <br> <br> Hit the show hotline and leave a question or comment for the show at 424-272-6640, email James questions directly at askbelowtheline@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter @ twitter.com/gobelowtheline &nbsp;&nbsp;Support Our Sponsors Magic Mind https://magicmind.co &nbsp;About your host, James: &nbsp;James Beshara is a founder, investor, advisor, author, podcaster, and encourager based in Los Angeles, California. James has created startups for the last 12 years, selling one (Tilt