Chess is an insane mind-game.
Those who make the effort to think hard about how to win seemingly unwinnable situations and solve difficult problems are the ones who succeed. Strong determination. Only fighting for the win.
Predicting the best next move is like trying to predict the future. It is stupidly insane. But making the effort will drive you toward a future closer to what you envisioned. And sometimes, if your conviction is strong enough, if you have this fire inside you, you will achieve that exact future.
This feels like a metaphor for life. Taking control of your short-term actions will simply drive you to win unwinnable situations.
Short-term actions only. Aligned with long-term goals. Repeat.