Below The Line With James Beshara

https://bit.ly/Go_BelowtheLine    Maurice Ashley is a Jamaican-American chess grandmaster, author, and commentator. In 1999 he earned the grandmaster title, making him the first black person to attain the title of grandmaster. This heavy hitting conversation focuses on honing the ability to maintain attention, the skill of being able to deal with uncertainty, and a devastating moment in Maurice's life 2 years before winning the title of Grandmaster that led him to doubt his path.    Where to find Maurice:   Website: https://Mauriceashley.com Twitter: @MauriceAshley Instagram: @Mauriceashleychess   Watch Maurice Ashley Play Chess Live on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/gmashley 00:00 Intro 02:37 Movies about chess masters 09:11 Performance enhancing compounds with chess 12:11 What is a Grandmaster in chess   20:03 Maurice’s college experience 26:18 What is risk?   29:45 Mental superpowers 35:42 Maurice in his 20’s 41:07 Moments of doubt 47:15 Invest in yoursel