The truth behind the reason why you don't feel motivated to study chess seriously.

If you don't feel motivated to study chess seriously is  because of this reason:

You think that get stronger implies spend hours of frustration, which is tedious and a slow process.

This is why you don't want to put effort. After all, who will do that if studying chess is a horrible thing?

But this is no truth.

You would be amazed how easy, pleasant, and fast can be the process of becoming a stronger player.

With all the information and support of high-skilled mentors, being stuck for months is a choice. 

And when you don't feel motivation this happens:

1. You get stuck
2. You get discouraged
3. Yoo quit chess for many weeks, months, or even years.
   
   

You feel like maybe this is not for you. And only if you sacrifice part of your time for the sake of getting better, then you won't have enough time for other important areas of your life. And chess is not worth it because you don't want to be a GM or something like that. And you will wait a couple of years later when you feel ready.

Well, that is the problem. Getting better in chess is not a synonym of sacrifice everything nor being under a strict/super-intensive training regime.

I can guarantee you can feel motivated in chess and get better at your rhythm as long as you do the following steps:

1. Believe that you can get better faster and in an enjoyable way. Learn how to love the process and get excited about studying chess. Keep in mind that becoming a stronger player is possible, simple, and fast.
2. Learn from your current mistakes in your games and get rid of them as soon as possible
3. Train based on your overcome your biases, misconceptions, and lack of precise moves.
4. Install the playing habits of stronger players (masters and superior opponents/direct rivals).
5. Trust in your preparation and skills.
   
   

That's it.

So chess doesn't necessarily mean sacrifice. Getting better mean tons of fun, a simple process that you handle.

What do you think?

Feel free to leave your thoughts on this down below, and I will reply to you.

Because I have a full time job

Wise advise. I'm middle aged, full-time and demanding job, with two young children and a wife who likes lists. I still manage to fit in a few hours per week for study, even if it's only 30 minutes of tactics on a busy day. The trick is to leave the TV off (it's too easy to collapse in front of the gogglebox) and make yourself make time for it. When you're tired, study a topic that interests you, not one that you think you should be doing. Leave 'homework' for when you have more energy. I find Chessable a great help, log on and do my reviews, at least I've done something. Then simply trust in the process and give it time. Three months later I'm a slightly better player..

#4

Yes, Kramnik also had a family, but he said he never watched television.

It is possible to have great progress without sacrifice your duties in your job or your family. If you focus on key points, then you will progress. Giving 30 minutes a day could work only if you are doing the right things. The formula is Constancy+ right direction+proper mindset.

I don't take chess seriously only because I'm too interested in the forums.