10 Nov 06
Originally posted by RahimKtheres much more you havent done why quit now? youre an average player and many other chess players have accomplished what you would only see in your dreams. youre not done yet, if thats what you think.
Well I have offically lost interest in playing chess. All my chess goals I had set have been accomplished.
I joined a chess club in Feb 2004 and joined the CFC in May of that year. I planned on getting over 1800 and making the Top 20 list of for our City before my 2 years were up of playing in rated tournaments, so May 2006. I accomplished both after winni ...[text shortened]... 't well ........ I offered. If you want to improve, they are there.
So long everyone.
Originally posted by RahimKYou have posted some good stuff, RahimK. But why the hell are you torturing all of us now about how you are leaving because nobody appreciates you!?
I just bumped it! Wasted 45 minutes doing it but I finally found it.
Check that thread to see what I'm talking about.
Perhaps the real problem here is that you have a strong need to be recognized and admired? Well, that's not going to happen at this site.
From one chess writer to another: If you want to spend hours posting credible chess stuff then do it, but don't expect us to worship you!
11 Nov 06
Originally posted by arrakiswell said.
You have posted some good stuff, RahimK. But why the hell are you torturing all of us now about how you are leaving because nobody appreciates you!?
Perhaps the real problem here is that you have a strong need to be recognized and admired? Well, that's not going to happen at this site.
From one chess writer to another: If you want to spend hours posting credible chess stuff then do it, but don't expect us to worship you!
11 Nov 06
Rahim, mahalo for you help and aloha nui loa. Congratulations in reaching your goals. I, too -- though with a much lower rating of 1437 -- have decided to become inactive, at least for a while. For me chess takes so much time, time that I have come to feel is better spent, at this time, in reading, oil painting, praying, spending more time with my wife, etc. And also, for me, chess has become, unfortunately, very stressful. You take care. Prayers and pomaika'i (good luck).
11 Nov 06
Originally posted by RahimKBefore you quit, bear in mind that your advocacy of Michael de la Maza's study method has been just about the most convincing testimony on its behalf. If you are burnt out, you become another in a line of evidence of the dangers of his method.
Well I have offically lost interest in playing chess. All my chess goals I had set have been accomplished.
I joined a chess club in Feb 2004 and joined the CFC in May of that year. I planned on getting over 1800 and making the Top 20 list of for our City before my 2 years were up of playing in rated tournaments, so May 2006. I accomplished both after winni ...[text shortened]... 't well ........ I offered. If you want to improve, they are there.
So long everyone.
Perhaps you should rethink your goals.
I've been playing this game most of my life, yet have seen modest improvements in my skills in my mid-40s. I'm currently working to get to 1800, but my real goals are not ratings defined:
1. Continue to improve through my 50s
2. Coach young players who advance beyond me in their skills and ratings
11 Nov 06
Originally posted by WulebgrWell I wouldn't be the first! The other person who I talked to on here also felt the same way after finishing the Maza'd program. Perhaps improving that quickly is not worth it in the long run and burns you out.
Before you quit, bear in mind that your advocacy of Michael de la Maza's study method has been just about the most convincing testimony on its behalf. If you are burnt out, you become another in a line of evidence of the dangers of his method.
Perhaps you should rethink your goals.
I've been playing this game most of my life, yet have seen modest impro ...[text shortened]... rove through my 50s
2. Coach young players who advance beyond me in their skills and ratings
I believe Maza himself gave up serious chess/chess permently? after finishing his own program.
11 Nov 06
Originally posted by RahimKBye Rahim!
Well I have offically lost interest in playing chess. All my chess goals I had set have been accomplished.
I joined a chess club in Feb 2004 and joined the CFC in May of that year. I planned on getting over 1800 and making the Top 20 list of for our City before my 2 years were up of playing in rated tournaments, so May 2006. I accomplished both after winni ...[text shortened]... 't well ........ I offered. If you want to improve, they are there.
So long everyone.
12 Nov 06
Originally posted by RahimKYes he did. But, you have not given up completely, and I think if you rethink your goals and slow down your expectation of improvement you'll be around a long time.
Well I wouldn't be the first! The other person who I talked to on here also felt the same way after finishing the Maza'd program. Perhaps improving that quickly is not worth it in the long run and burns you out.
I believe Maza himself gave up serious chess/chess permently? after finishing his own program.
Remember what you must know to drive in an Edmonton snowstorm. You get where you're going by taking it easy; you push too hard and you land in the ditch.
12 Nov 06
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Originally posted by WulebgrI don't want to improve anymore. I don't think it's worth the effort anymore.
Yes he did. But, you have not given up completely, and I think if you rethink your goals and slow down your expectation of improvement you'll be around a long time.
Remember what you must know to drive in an Edmonton snowstorm. You get where you're going by taking it easy; you push too hard and you land in the ditch.
Now I understand how those people play for years without caring about their results, without improving. They play just for the fun.
I think the age thing is coming into play also. There are more important things right now for me then chess like careers, graduation etc....