There’s something powerful about realizing life is more like chess than we think. Not every move needs to be bold but it does need to be deliberate. This newsletter helped me look at the chess board of life differently. I never thought of using a storytelling structure to rethink my own life moves. A very interesting read today Idris Elijah!
Indeed, you gotta be able to think ahead and strategize to make your dreams a reality. And yes, not every move needs to be bold, but rather deliberate which I think makes every move bold. Glad you found value from this issue 🥹
This really resonated with me. As a mom juggling work, parenting and lots of side dreams, I’ve often felt like I’m just reacting to whatever move life throws at me. I see now that I can be a player, not just a piece on a chess board. Even finding 20 quiet minutes a day is a small but intentional step that moves me closer to the life I want to create for me and my daughter. And music is a big part of our home too so hearing about your process with both writing and sound makes it even more inspiring. Thank you Idris Elijah!!
I’m so pleased to hear that! Indeed it’s about the deliberate time we set aside for our dreams and ideal life. So pleased you caught this theme, it’s an important one. You are most welcome 🤗🙏🏾
I’ve been thinking about the way I structure my days and goals lately and the comparison to a plot grid made so much sense. I love how something meant for fiction can teach us how to move through our real lives with more clarity and intention. You’re so right that being three steps isn’t magic. It’s mapping. This is a great reminder that that we can treat our lives with the same care and structure that we give our stories. Thanks for all the great insights Idris!
I really enjoyed the metaphor you used today because I used to play chess with my grandpa when I was a kid. Such great memories! Chess and plotting both demand foresight, patience and knowing when to sacrifice short-term comfort for a better endgame. I’m grateful for the reminder to zoom out and play smarter in both fiction and in life. I’ve already been doing a lot of journaling and now I’m going to take more authorship not just over my creative stories but my life stories too! Great work Idris Elijah!
Right!?!? And what amazing memories I'm sure you have! You nailed it on the head when you said, "chess and plotting both demand foresight, patience, and knowing when you sacrifice short-term comfort for a better endgame." Literally couldn't have said it better! So pleased to hear you're going to take more authorship over your creative stories and life. That's exactly what I was hoping I could pass on to you all. Thank you for your kind words! 🙃🙌🏾
There’s something powerful about realizing life is more like chess than we think. Not every move needs to be bold but it does need to be deliberate. This newsletter helped me look at the chess board of life differently. I never thought of using a storytelling structure to rethink my own life moves. A very interesting read today Idris Elijah!
Indeed, you gotta be able to think ahead and strategize to make your dreams a reality. And yes, not every move needs to be bold, but rather deliberate which I think makes every move bold. Glad you found value from this issue 🥹
This really resonated with me. As a mom juggling work, parenting and lots of side dreams, I’ve often felt like I’m just reacting to whatever move life throws at me. I see now that I can be a player, not just a piece on a chess board. Even finding 20 quiet minutes a day is a small but intentional step that moves me closer to the life I want to create for me and my daughter. And music is a big part of our home too so hearing about your process with both writing and sound makes it even more inspiring. Thank you Idris Elijah!!
I’m so pleased to hear that! Indeed it’s about the deliberate time we set aside for our dreams and ideal life. So pleased you caught this theme, it’s an important one. You are most welcome 🤗🙏🏾
I’ve been thinking about the way I structure my days and goals lately and the comparison to a plot grid made so much sense. I love how something meant for fiction can teach us how to move through our real lives with more clarity and intention. You’re so right that being three steps isn’t magic. It’s mapping. This is a great reminder that that we can treat our lives with the same care and structure that we give our stories. Thanks for all the great insights Idris!
Absolutely! It’s not magic it’s all about the planning and execution. Thank you for your insight and looking forward to what you do with it 😜
I really enjoyed the metaphor you used today because I used to play chess with my grandpa when I was a kid. Such great memories! Chess and plotting both demand foresight, patience and knowing when to sacrifice short-term comfort for a better endgame. I’m grateful for the reminder to zoom out and play smarter in both fiction and in life. I’ve already been doing a lot of journaling and now I’m going to take more authorship not just over my creative stories but my life stories too! Great work Idris Elijah!
Right!?!? And what amazing memories I'm sure you have! You nailed it on the head when you said, "chess and plotting both demand foresight, patience, and knowing when you sacrifice short-term comfort for a better endgame." Literally couldn't have said it better! So pleased to hear you're going to take more authorship over your creative stories and life. That's exactly what I was hoping I could pass on to you all. Thank you for your kind words! 🙃🙌🏾