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Discover your Inner Fischer!

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Here are eight simple steps for you--no matter who you are!--to achieve true chess greatness.

Long ago in college I remember reading a book (it was for one of my required classes) about the psychologist Carl Jung and his theory of the collective unconscious. Eventually I came to realize that such a theory could be applied to chess as well.

For deeply buried within everyone's subconscious mind lie the seeds of chess greatness--a legacy of the collective human mind and soul--just waiting to be tapped.

Yes, it's true! Everybody--no matter how inexperienced they may be--has their own Inner Fischer. Even you beginners! It is merely a matter of seeking out that innate sense of chess genius and learning to make it your own.

Which was when I came up with the following eight simple steps to unleash your indwelling Einstein:

1. Learn to be your own life coach. No one will be able to offer you encouragement unless you are able to encourage yourself.

2. You can't lose a game unless you allow it to happen. However formidable your opponent may be, he is powerless against you--provided you simply get in touch with your Inner Fischer.

3. There might be some down moments in your chess journey. But there will always be up moments as well. Learn to balance these.

4. All outward signs of achievement--like ratings and winning tournaments--are not so important. What really matters is that feeling you get deep down inside when you have achieved true inner greatness!

5. Be sure to exercise and eat well. The foundation for a sound mind is a sound body.

6. Practice--but not too much. You need experience, but you don't want to burn yourself out.

7. Don't overstudy. Again, you need to study--but too much of it can be detrimental.

And most important of all:

8. You won't get anywhere in life unless you put some effort in. Remember: if nothing goes into the pot, nothing is ever likely to come out of it.

As I've said, we all have that inherent ability. But only coaching can bring it out to full effect. Which is why my team of associates and I have developed a comprehensive 24-part course devoted entirely to making your Inner Fischer a very real part of your playing life.

Here's just some of the praise we've already received from players much like yourself...

"Well, that certainly was simple. You definitely got that right."

"Turns out that my Inner Fischer is actually my Inner Kasparov. I feel even stronger now!"

"Thanks for all the platitudes. 300 bucks an hour--and worth every penny!"

If you wish to take the 24-part course as well--and progress even farther along on your chess journey!--be sure and visit our website: CHESSMOOLA.COM. We accept all major credit cards, as well as Paypal.

And of course I wish you great success online and over the board (as well as in life)!