“Chess showed me my weaknesses.” 

A Note from the CEO

I just had a conversation with an athlete about the importance of chess in his life, and I just had to share it with you. 

This athlete said chess was the friend they didn’t know they needed. 

Chess provided honesty. 

That was something some of his “friends” weren’t willing to share. No matter how much he needed it.

“Chess showed me my weaknesses.” 

In other words, chess showed him that he makes quick decisions without understanding the consequences. One move. One mistake. It can change everything. 

“Chess teaches us to appreciate our thoughts.” 

Appreciating thoughts = understanding the importance of decision-making. 

Let that sink in. 

xx,

Ashley Lynn Priore 

Quote of the Week

“A goal is any desired outcome that wouldn’t otherwise happen without you doing something.” - Mel Robbins, American podcast host (“The Mel Robbins Podcast”, author, motivational speaker

Coming Up in the Pod 

From Legal Paths to Liquid Triumphs: Mara Smith’s Journey with Inspiro Tequila 

In this episode of Queen Me, we interview Mara Smith, founder of Inspiro Tequila, a clean, additive-free tequila brand. Mara shares her journey from being a lawyer to entrepreneurship, emphasizing the skills gained as a stay-at-home mom, the importance of thorough research, and the challenges of starting a business during the pandemic.

Puzzle Solution:

Nb5, Bd7

Nxc7+, Kd8

Nxa8 (the best forks are sometimes the ones we don’t eat with!)