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Charles Davie

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Getting Into Chess

I Used to Be a Fearless Chess Kid — Now I’m a Nervous Chess Dad

Returning to competitive chess in my late 30s — with a career, two kids, and a creeping fear of 12 year old prodigies

Jun 6

I Used to Be a Fearless Chess Kid — Now I’m a Nervous Chess Dad

Jun 6

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Write A Catalyst

The Pub I’m In Doesn’t Take Cash — And That’s a Good Thing

Going cashless in London is more than a trend — it’s a better way to live

Jun 3

The Pub I’m In Doesn’t Take Cash — And That’s a Good Thing

Jun 3

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Word Garden

What Making $500 On Medium Looks Like

A recap of going from zero to $500 from writing on Medium

May 23

What Making $500 On Medium Looks Like

May 23

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Runner's Life

I Got Fitter in My 30s Than in My 20s, and It Had Nothing To Do With Talent

Why regular, boring training beats natural ability (even when you’re older and creakier)

May 21

I Got Fitter in My 30s Than in My 20s, and It Had Nothing To Do With Talent

May 21

Make Pay Day Work for You Every Month

Setting up for a good month every time your pay packet hits

May 13

Make Pay Day Work for You Every Month

May 13

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Write A Catalyst

How I’m Joining the Youtube Partner Programme in 2025

Outlining an approach to grow a network and become monetised

Feb 16

How I’m Joining the Youtube Partner Programme in 2025

Feb 16

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Getting Into Chess

Getting A 2000 Blitz Rating On Chess.Com

Uncovering how I improved my rating in online chess

Feb 16

Getting A 2000 Blitz Rating On Chess.Com

Feb 16

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New Writers Welcome

What It Takes to Get 1,000 Followers On Medium

How I’ve started building a community to boost my writing experience

Jan 15

What It Takes to Get 1,000 Followers On Medium

Jan 15

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ILLUMINATION

5 Things I’m Trying to Do More of in 2025

Taking a Focused Approach to New Year’s Goals This Year

Jan 5

5 Things I’m Trying to Do More of in 2025

Jan 5

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Runner's Life

Why Do Runners Always Set Difficult Targets?

Reflecting on Advent Running 2024 and my running goals for the year ahead

Jan 1

Why Do Runners Always Set Difficult Targets?

Jan 1

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London-based parent and writer sharing thoughts on chess, running, Arsenal and family life. Inspiring and informing through personal experiences and insights.

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