Chess

Chess has been around since the 15th century. It has originated from India to be what it is today. Some may ask what has chess brought to America? Chess has brought the practice of the mind; the ability to make our minds able to get better and better without having to focus on school to make us better. The challenge of making crucial decisions in chess can lead to the important decisions people make later in life. The way you can understand something more, the more easily it gets. The way chess gets easier and easier to understand, is like the way life gets easier and easier IF you make the right decisions. Following a dream is important, and leading to that is also important.

Life will always throw something at you that you will not expect. A death of a family member, your girlfriend or boyfriend dumping you, not getting a B on your history assignment, etc… The main fact that I have discovered from researching chess; Is that life is just one giant chess game. Explanation:

Think long term - that’s the key to survival in Chess. Don’t just push your pawns forward without a plan. Before you decide to make a move, think a few steps ahead. Ask “what if …?” Life is short, think out all your moves before you take action.
Your opponent doesn’t follow a given sequence of moves. So, whatever your plans may be, you should always be ready to change your moves to the changing situation caused by the moves that your opponent will throw at you. Basically, life throws you shit; you duck, and move on.
Sometimes you need to give up some of your smaller assets to achieve bigger milestones later in the game. Chess games can be a great win if you sacrifice some of your smaller pieces.
Your opponent will sometimes tempt you with small pawns and important positions on the board. These small hookers will act as baits to draw you into vulnerable positions and to expose your weaknesses. Do not fall for these - Always be focused on your long term objectives and resist the distractions of these momentary temptations.
Like chess, life is a game of mental persistence. It doesn’t matter how intelligent you are; if you don’t hang on to everything you want with positive efforts, your opponent will eventually start destroying your defenses. Live and let live.
Chess in schools: America's Foundation for Chess “When the program started in 2003 it was in one state, serving about 1,500 kids, but by 2008 First Move expanded to 26 states, to serve about 50,000 kids.” Says Wendi Fischer, the executive director. This example of chess in schools is incredible. Also in the news article in which I found this, shares a story about 3rd and 4th graders who are really hyper, then when they all play chess there is just silence in the room with the sound of chess pieces moving to and from.
Lastly I would like to mention that because of chess, a game that is old as hell. Is helping enrich our economy with smarter minds and creative geniuses; all because someone taught some other person to play a game that challenges the mind.