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Result vs Process – Build Better Habits

• Why Process Matters More Than Results

  Results are short-term and often outside your full control. Focusing on process builds consistent habits that lead to long-term improvement.

• Define Process Goals

  Examples include: “solve 10 puzzles daily,” “analyse each game I play,” or “stick to my opening repertoire.” These build habits independent of wins and losses.

• Detach from Rating Anxiety

  Your rating will fluctuate. What matters is steady progress in skills. Trust the process rather than obsessing over every number change.

• Use Losses as Data

  Instead of seeing a loss as failure, see it as feedback. Each mistake points to an area for training and growth.

• Build a Pre-Game Routine

  Good process includes consistent preparation: rest, hydration, warm-up puzzles, and focus exercises. Rituals improve performance regardless of outcome.

• Celebrate Consistency

  Reward yourself for sticking to training schedules and routines, not just for winning games. Progress is built on consistency.

• Process Reduces Tilt

  When you focus on process, single losses hurt less. You judge yourself by habits, not one-off outcomes, making it easier to bounce back.

• Trust Compounding Improvement

  Small daily improvements compound into major gains over time. Believe in the long-term effect of steady, process-based habits.

• Model Elite Athletes

  Top performers in chess and other sports emphasize process. Magnus Carlsen, for example, focuses on quality of moves rather than short-term results.

• Track Progress Over Months

  Look at your improvement over months, not days. A journal or database helps you see how process commitment translates into lasting results.