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Hobby as a Stress-buster
Whenever I am asked "What are you interested in?", I always answer "Playing IGO." I sometimes play Shogi, but not so often as I play IGO. I guess I spend most of my leisure hours playing IGO. However, I'm not a good player. I love playing IGO and also enjoy watching others playing the games (especially professional games). Sometimes, some people who do not play IGO ask me, "You are already putting yourself into a business where thinking is a job, and you still want to make yourself think of tactics in playing IGO in your leisure time. Do you really think playing IGO relieves your stress?". I answer, "I think I'm relieved." IGO game needs an adversary. I guess maneuvering and discussion with an adversary during the game may be working as a good stress-buster for me. S.H. |
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