Story: How Shadow got unstuck :)
I’ll share an instructive story I hope others'll learn from, too.When rated 1600–1700 in Blitz, I played daily, took no breaks, & became tired, burned out, tilted & unhealthy.
When I closed my account—from 14th April to 18th May—I played no Chess (except on CC at first).
After I returned, my Blitz rating rose from 1681 to 1904 in 13 days. I felt happier, healthier & refreshed, too.
That was when I realized you should work well, not hard.
In conclusion, a break may be helpful if you're stuck, worsening, or not enjoying something anymore.
PS: This means that sometimes, not working accelerates progress.
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