winning lessons from a champion's life Anand, Viswanathan creator Author. Ninan, Susan Associated name. text biography ii Gurugram Hachette India 2022 2019 monographic eng

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290 P. : ill. ; 23 cm. Mind Master by Viswanathan Anand is an insightful reflection on strategy, resilience, and personal growth drawn from the legendary chess champion’s life and career. In the book, Anand shares lessons from decades of international competition, including his rise to becoming the first Asian World Chess Champion. He explains how strategic thinking, emotional control, and disciplined preparation can help individuals achieve their goals. Through real-life experiences, he highlights the importance of adapting to change and staying relevant in a fast-evolving world. Anand also emphasizes the value of unlearning old habits to embrace new perspectives. Written with clarity, humility, and wit, the book offers practical wisdom for navigating both professional and personal challenges. 1. Ditching the ladder: of gut, heart and a winning idea -- 2. Sticky notes: Madras, Manila, Madrid and everything in between -- 3. The art of remembering: hooks, hacks and serendipity -- 4. Win some, lose some: emotions and the power of objectivity -- 5. Gathering the troops: how to make preparation count and tactics work -- 6. New York, New York: the making of a champion -- 7. The gift and the grit: making talent work hard -- 8. Mining the mind and machines: decision-making, data and a new giant on the block -- 9. Bonn again: finding beauty in risk -- 10. The adversity advantage: a volcanic ash cloud, a road trip and a title -- 11. Two cities, one state: battling learned helplessness -- 12. Staying alive: on today's wins and tomorrow's horizons -- Acknowledgements. Viswanathan Anand with Susan Ninan. Chess players India Biography Chess players Psychology Chess Collections of games 927.7941 ANA/M 9789391028213 (pbk.) IN-BhIIT 200528 20260227131249.0 11385