About Quote by Viswanathan Anand
“I was reasonably interested in mathematics in school. Typically what happens is... when you start playing chess, it takes up a lot of your attention. But about 10 years ago, I found that the Internet is very good to start learning about a lot of subjects.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Chess.com interview, 2020
Interest in math wanes when a demanding hobby like chess dominates focus, but the internet later offers broad self‑learning opportunities.
In simple terms: Chess can crowd out math, yet the internet reopens learning.
Key Takeaway
Use online resources to diversify knowledge.
Themes
learning
focus
self‑directed learning
Mood
reflective
optimistic
Type
advice
motivational
When to use this quote
- Balancing hobbies
- re‑engaging with subjects
- leveraging internet for education
Key Concepts
Cognitive bandwidth
online education
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you allocate attention among passions?
- What online tools best complement your interests?
A Different Perspective
Limited time may still restrict deep mastery.
