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[StevieHilton]

As Craig has said this has really developed into a most interesting discussion. First of all a player must have self belief in themselves. I think chessplayer do realise that the further they go up the chess ladder, they have to learn new tricks so to speak. These type of lessons do make a player "battle hardened" Having talent is often not enough to progress. You must also know how to deal with difficult periods in your development as a chessplayer. Everyone goes through that from time to time. having talent and the ability to absorb lessons at the chessboard is the key.
Another key is to have interest outside of chess" This would you to develop as a human being and make you more complete. Being more rounded as a whole would be the benefit to your development as a chessplayer.