“My chess rivals were taking lessons, competing at every weekend tournament, while I was on a boat crashing through big waves. But I would come back with new ideas and a full tank of energy and determination. The ocean has always healed me…”
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The Art of Learning: A Journey in the Pursuit of Excellence
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