006 One of the hardest parts of being an adult improver is making the most of your limited (and energy-drained?) free time for chess.To help me dive into this subject and reach a few solutions for this problem, I talk with National Master, Laura Smith, who brings a refreshing positive energy and enthusiasm to our discussion of chess.Born and raised in Queens, New York, she now lives in Brooklyn. Laura is an elementary school teacher who also coaches chess at both the scholastic and adult levels.Plus, she's the mother of three kids with her husband, Shaun. So, she is no stranger to having limited time!Laura has also recently led the adult beginner classes for the US Chess Women program.A few ideas you'll find in this episode: Why you should do fewer puzzles online, not more.Do you really need to dive deep into endgames?A unique approach to delving into strategy.Want To Save Using the Steps Method? Go to Chess Steps and use her affiliate code, "LauraLovesChess" and get 10% off You can also find Laura streaming live with her husband on their Twitch Channel.>>Join my official FREE Club for The Chess Experience on Chess.com<< (PROMOTION)