Hi Alex
My Natural Brilliance just came in the mail last night,and I tucked into the book right away. I plan to start the audio course and workbook today.
I realy like your metaphor, it shows the process as cyclical, ongoing, and even though chess is sophisticated, very child-like. I love to watch young children as they go about experimentation "I wonder what will happen if..."
I will be delighted if I recapture that in my life!
Thanks for the post, it is so timely...