I’m a sucker for a good metaphor, and this one is potent. Having recently dabbled with chess, I get what the author is saying. Most importantly: setting our own win conditions is how we truly win.
Playing Tetris every day builds my determination, my focus, my will to persevere at things I know have no conclusion. And I don’t play to win — I play to play.
Source: Your Life Is Tetris. Stop Playing It Like Chess. — Life Learning — Medium