Strategic thinking. Being able to fluidly use both linear and intuitive thought processes. Being able to apply strategic concepts learned on Go (Territory vs. I

Strategic thinking. Being able to fluidly use both linear and intuitive thought processes. Being able to apply strategic concepts learned on Go (Territory vs. Influence, life-and-death, good shapes, urgency vs. big moves, move order, etc.) Go is a game that is abstract enough, you can easily see the same kind of patterns emerging in day-to-day life. Thus, it helps hone your ability to make decisions in face of uncertainty. For example, a classic decision: you have a startup. Google offers an acquihire deal with you. Do you take this deal and run with the money? Do you hold out for a better acquisition deal where your product might see the light of day, or do you try to realize the potential of the company on your own? This is essentially the same decision you make when you play territorial vs. influence style, that is, realizing gains now vs. potential gains later. Each concept in Go you learn can help you be a better Go player, but the real value is in how each of those concepts help you make decisions in your life. You might use a computer to help you analyze things, but ultimately, the entity making the decisions for your life is you, not the computer.