The Lawyer’s Well-Being Brief

5 Well-being tips from a Chess Grandmaster and the game of Chess

“When one must, one can.”-Charlotte Whitton

Welcome back or welcome to, the Lawyer’s Well-being Brief. Every week, I share insights and tools to help us improve our well-being. This week I’m sharing tips from Maurice Ashley’s Chess for Success, Using an Old Game to Build New Strengths in Children and Teens. Chess for Success delves into how the principles and skills learned through chess can translate into broader life success, particularly in education and personal development.

These concepts can also be applied to our overall well-being.

Who is Maurice Ashley?

Maurice Ashley is a trailblazing figure in the world of chess, renowned for his accomplishments as an American chess player, author, commentator and as a promoter of the game. In 1999, he earned the FIDE title of Grandmaster. Maurice discovered chess during his teenage years, developing a passion for the game and honing his skills at local chess clubs and parks.

What is Chess for Success about?

Ashley realized that chess strategies could be used as an educational tool to help children avoid the pitfalls often associated with growing up. In this book, he serves up compelling…