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It's a lot easier to make a living as a programmer than as a chess player. Also, winning and losing as a programmer doesn't apply (except at a hackathon or simi

• bluecalm 13y ago
  Winning and losing apply to everything in life. I think people who were exposed to competitive activity as children deal with setbacks way better. That being said chess is not exceptional here - about any sport would do as long as compete, train and are part of the team. As to making a living as a programmer being easier - no argument but it doesn't relate in any way to my post.
  • zachsnow 13y ago
    "Winning and losing apply to everything in life" is nonsense. As well say winning and losing apply to nothing in life. Certainly learning to lose is probably a good thing when you are a youngster, but "everything in life" sounds miserable to me, and perhaps only reflects your worldview, and is not in fact an absolute as you suggest.
    • LanceH 13y ago
      "If life is a game, aren't we on the same team?" -- Kid President