chess isnt that important at the end of the day.

It depends on what you are comparing it to. Without the relevant comparison it's just an abstract opinion. Not that important itself. But if you are comparing it to the death of a loved one, or your clinching final grade ...
Some days i'd rather have my morning coffee in peace. On others, my coffee can wait. Some days I have both!
If you lose at chess even if your opponents are lower rated than you or 2000 points higher than you the pieces go back in the box and remain just that..........pieces. thoughts?