>>he wants to be the youngest, most talented, etc too. Can't have everything.
As an Indian, and someone who practically looks at Anand as a role mode. I would be disappointed if Anand really had that attitude.
Frankly speaking, I don't like the 'naturally talented' or 'natural genius' or this whole belief that people are born with some skills that can't be matched by other people. This isn't just about chess. This sort of thing manifests in every other walk of life.
Most kids just resign to be incapable at math due to constant comparison with other kids. Though I they would do far better if only they were motivated enough to put more effort.
Frankly speaking, I don't like the 'naturally talented' or 'natural genius' or ...
I think you will enjoy reading the book Mindset. It's for parents, and it explores and expands on the very idea you have described ... which is the opposite of how every Indian parent thinks, so the total addressable market for the book is a big one!
As an Indian, and someone who practically looks at Anand as a role mode. I would be disappointed if Anand really had that attitude.
Frankly speaking, I don't like the 'naturally talented' or 'natural genius' or this whole belief that people are born with some skills that can't be matched by other people. This isn't just about chess. This sort of thing manifests in every other walk of life.
Most kids just resign to be incapable at math due to constant comparison with other kids. Though I they would do far better if only they were motivated enough to put more effort.