Grandmaster
Use smart moves from chess to level up your life game!
Explore 13 growth hacks curated for this zone. Each one comes with an actionable description you can turn into a routine, journal prompt, or automated flow with the ChatGPT API.
Hacks in this zone
Zugzwang: Turn Pressure into Progress
Feeling the heat? Use that pressure to your advantage, just like in chess when you're forced to make a move. Instead of panicking, take a deep breath, look at a…
Control the Center: Focus on Key Areas
Just like controlling the center in chess gives you an advantage, focus on the key areas in your life. Prioritize the things that matter most, whether it's a pr…
Develop Your Pieces Early: Build Your Skills
In chess, you develop your pieces early to control the game. In life, it’s about building up your skills and resources. Keep learning, keep growing.
Avoid Premature Attacks: Be Patient
Don’t jump the gun. In chess, launching attacks too early can backfire. Same goes in life—be patient, lay your groundwork first, and then make your move when th…
Protect Your King: Prioritize Well-Being
Protect your 'king'—your well-being. In chess, keeping your king safe is the priority. Same in life: protect your mental and physical health to stay strong for …
Double Attack: Hit Multiple Goals at Once
In chess, sometimes you make a ‘double attack,’ threatening two pieces at once. In life, aim to hit multiple goals at the same time—find tasks that accomplish m…
Sacrifice for the Greater Good: Strategic Trade-offs
Sometimes in chess, you have to sacrifice a piece to win the game. In life, don’t be afraid to make strategic trade-offs to achieve something greater.
Avoid Stalemate: Keep Moving Forward
In chess, a stalemate means no progress. In life, don’t let yourself get stuck—always keep moving forward, even if it’s just small steps.
Set and Follow If-Then Rules for Productivity
Define your own if-then rules to make decisions easier and create consistent actions. Use the app to: - Select a template for your rule. - Write down conditions…
Achievement Log: Track Your Milestones
Keep a log of your achievements to track progress and celebrate milestones. Use the app to: - Write down every small or big win, like completing a task, reachin…
Event Log: Reflect on Key Moments
Use the event log to jot down big or important moments. In the app, you can: - Write about what happened, why it mattered, and how it turned out. - Reflect on w…
Planner: Stay on Top of Your Schedule
Use the planner to keep track of regular and upcoming events. Here’s how: - Add recurring tasks, meetings, or habits you want to maintain. - Log upcoming deadli…
Detect and Stop Procrastination
Catch yourself when you’re procrastinating and take quick action to get back on track. Here’s how: - Spot the signs: Are you endlessly scrolling, organizing unn…