Strategic Mental Models Flashcards
What is meant by control the centre?
In chess the centre of the board gives pieces the most influence over the rest of it.
Where is the centre of the board and what do I need to do to get the pieces there for maximum influence?
What is meant by understanding the value of a piece?
Which piece is better suited to being in a certain position?
Different people have different strengths. Is there someone better suited to give advice or tackle the problem at hand?
What is meant by position before submission?
In chess it can be tempting to rush straight for the king, but this can lead to failure. Controlling the position can allow the path to victory to unfold naturally.
What does it mean to control the position in this situation? What steps do I need to take to set myself up for success?
What is meant by owning the initiative?
In chess who is acting and who is reacting is a good way to determine who is winning.
Think about the cost of building up momentum in a situation and what it would take to maintain it. It is often easier than we think. Take action.
What is meant by the hardest move to find?
In chess the right move can initially look or feel wrong. A retreat or loss of a piece can sometimes be more beneficial in the long run.
Take time to think about what ways you could sacrifice, lose or retreat in your current situation that would lead to success in the long run.
