Claude Shannon is known as the father of Information Theory.

He worked at Bell Labs, and instead of actually working, most days he came to work at 10am and played chess till 2pm before heading home again.

A surprising work ethic for a man credited with starting the digital age.

Chess revealed the secret to his success.

When attacked he seldom, if ever, defended his position, rather he attacked back.

Such a method of playing soon produces a very interrelated board, which can cause some players to freeze.

He would then pause a bit, think and advance his queen saying, “I ain’t afraid of nothin.”

We all get stuck sometimes.

Don’t know what the best move is.

After to make the wrong move.

When you find yourself in that position, think of Claude.

“I ain’t afraid of nothing.”