The Perfect Underdog

When was the last time you tried to teach another person how to play chess?  It’s no easy task.  Recently, one of my kids expressed interest so I decided to have a go at it.  Clearly, I was feeling ambitious. I began my lesson with what I felt was the easiest piece on...

Done Is Better Than Perfect

Perfection is a noble act.  From a young age, we strive for it.  Certain professions demand it.  In fact, the sheer pursuit of it seems to lie somewhere between noble and mythical.  Yes, there’s nothing like applying ourselves to achieve perfection except for one,...