Life lessons from The Queen’s Gambit

Just finished watching The Queen’s Gambit.

Some personal takeaways:

  • Success in any area starts with curiosity
  • Mastery in any area starts with a burning desire
  • Once the passion is gone, find a new one. It’s okay to change tracks in life.
  • Life has its ups and downs. For some they’re higher and lower than for others. But regardless of the height or the depth, life goes on.
  • If we desire progress in life, it’s up to us to take the step forward.
  • We are stronger together.
  • Great things are unlikely to be done alone.
  • Help can come from unexpected places, if you let it.
  • The more strongly you pursue your passion, the more likely others will want to support you. It’s a reaction to the positive energy you’re emitting.
  • Ultimately, everything we do comes from within.

The series wasn’t my cup of tea initially.
It grew on me with every episode.
Probably because of the character development.
I like seeing people overcome their demons, discover their true selves and embrace themselves wholeheartedly.
When one discovers who they are, they shine the brightest.