Controlling your emotions under pressure

The video discusses the similarities between backgammon and life, emphasizing the role of luck and emotional control. The speaker shares her experience in the 2010 Ladies World Championship, where she overcame a significant deficit to win. The narrative highlights the importance of maintaining composure under pressure and the unpredictable nature of games involving luck.

What makes backgammon different from chess according to the speaker?

• It has more complex rules.

• It is played on a larger board.

• It involves an element of luck due to dice rolls.

• It requires more strategic thinking.

During the 2010 Ladies World Championship, what was the speaker's initial reaction to being six-nil down?

• She started playing more aggressively.

• She focused on maintaining her composure.

• She became overly confident.

• She decided to give up.

What did the speaker notice about her opponent who was leading six-nil?

• The opponent played more strategically.

• The opponent started to falter under pressure.

• The opponent remained calm and composed.

• The opponent became more confident.

What lesson did the speaker learn from her experience in the championship?

• Luck is more important than skill.

• Aggressive play is the key to success.

• It's best to focus on the opponent's weaknesses.

• Controlling emotions can increase the chance of winning.

How did the speaker ultimately win the championship?

• By relying on luck alone.

• By maintaining emotional control and composure.

• By intimidating her opponent.

• By changing her strategy completely.