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Five Moves Ahead

A three-minute bullet game became a clean note about strategic sacrifice: the move only makes sense when you can see what it buys later.

A vertical screenshot of Kendrick Kirk's three-minute bullet chessboard
The board from the three-minute bullet game Kendrick referenced in the original post.

I don’t make brilliant chess moves often, but this one got me thinking. Recently, I read Your Next Five Moves by Patrick Bet-David (great book, by the way), and while it’s not about chess, the connection is clear.

In both business and life, the best decisions aren’t just about the next move—you have to see five steps ahead. Sacrifices are sometimes necessary to gain a bigger advantage. The ability to anticipate, adapt, and execute with precision determines success.

What’s a strategic move you made—whether in business or life—that felt like a sacrifice at the time but paid off in the long run?

(if this board looks messy, this is a 3 minute bullet game)

#Strategy #Chess #BusinessGrowth #DecisionMaking #Leadership

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