08 Nov 09
Originally posted by BlackampAn unrealistic expectation which violates "Know your present limitations". Progress
show us how it's done by raising your rating here to 2200. i'm sure we'll all learn a lot as you blow past 1800, 1900, 2000, and 2100.
is gradual. Often it may be quite spectacular simply to hold your present ground.
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08 Nov 09
Originally posted by Grampy Bobbyi'm not asking you to do it overnight:
An unrealistic expectation which violates "Know your present limitations". Progress
is gradual. Often it may be quite spectacular simply to hold your present ground.
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"Locate your breaking point and gradually blow past it"
how much time do you think you'll need?
after all, present limitations are only present limitations, right? otherwise you couldn't hope to blow past your breaking point.
would 50 points per month be too much to ask?
08 Nov 09
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Originally posted by BlackampContext: Originally posted by Suzianne
i'm not asking you to do it overnight:
"Locate your breaking point and gradually blow past it"
how much time do you think you'll need?
after all, present limitations are only present limitations, right? otherwise you couldn't hope to blow past your breaking point.
would 50 points per month be too much to ask?
"Chess players should be judged by their chess skills, not bogus criteria such as degrees, age, race, or position."
-- apologies to Steven Levy
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'Agree. Learn the game. Know your present limitations. Locate your breaking point and gradually blow past it.'
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Simple answer to your question, yes. Totally unrealistic. Will be grateful for +/- single digit swings. Some day you yourself
may grasp the sad meaning of the word 'plateaued'. You set your own objectives and I'll take care of mine. Fair enough?
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09 Nov 09
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyMaybe the problem is your choice of words. The phrase "gradually blow past it" is an oxymoron.
Agree. Learn the game. Know your present limitations. Locate your breaking point and gradually blow past it.
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Gradually means little by little.. blow past means to move past something rapidly, like a fastball.
Think before you write.
09 Nov 09
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Originally posted by Grampy Bobby1. if you're going to post your mouldy, empty 'wisdom' here, be prepared to get called on it.
Context: Originally posted by Suzianne
"Chess players should be judged by their chess skills, not bogus criteria such as degrees, age, race, or position."
-- apologies to Steven Levy
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'Agree. Learn the game. Know your present limitations. Locate your breaking point and gradually blow past it.'
...................... r own objectives and I'll take care of mine. Fair enough?
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2. i'd just like to know when you're going to demonstrate that you can follow your own advice and 'Locate your breaking point and gradually blow past it'. ok, so you've reach a plateau - your quote seems to point toward working out the basis of your current limitations and overcoming them. so we should expect to see a ratings rise if your advice isn't, actually, just hot air.
3. yes, 50 points per month is totally unrealistic for someone who only play one or two token games at a time - after all, you're only here because this is the only place people 'talk' to you, right?
09 Nov 09
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Originally posted by BlackampAlways best to keep things in context. Agreement and encouragement were/are focused on Suzianne's post
1. if you're going to post your mouldy, empty 'wisdom' here, be prepared to get called on it.
2. i'd just like to know when you're going to demonstrate that you can follow your own advice and 'Locate your breaking point and gradually blow past it'. ok, so you've reach a plateau - your quote seems to point toward working out the basis of your current limi er all, you're only here because this is the only place people 'talk' to you, right?
and to younger lovers of the royal game. 'Blowing past it' for me = getting back to the 64 after 3+ decades
away and so far drawing 20% more contests than I lose. Thanks for your interest in my personal challenge.
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09 Nov 09
Originally posted by Grampy Bobbysure, keep right on being disingenuous and avoiding the question if you like, but your failure to address the issues i raised is there for everyone to see.
Always best to keep things in context. Agreement and encouragement were/are focused on Suzianne's post
and to younger lovers of the royal game. 'Blowing past it' for me = getting back to the 64 after 3+ decades
away and so far drawing 20% more contests than I lose. Thanks for your interest in my personal challenge.
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