We as humans have so much energy internally and externally. To some extent, it is this much energy that confuses us and sometimes gets us mad. The problem is that most of us don’t know how to handle our energy. The rule is simple, “FIRST THINGS FIRST” that is to apply your energy to first things first. If all our energies were applied wholly and exclusively to one thing at a time, we would do our best at what ever we do. We would be almost perfect. Be it at chess or anything else. This much energy however confuses us and to neutralize it, we end up doing so many thins at a time. We experiment too much and end up achieving nothing. As chess players, we are strategists and mostly know how to handle ourselves. If not, just follow the rule, FIRST THINGS FIRST (FTF).Tell me what you think. 

You're right--we follow a hierarchy of priorities.  But we should first know which is first priority; it's here where many falter.

Food for thought.