GM level??

MC: What advice would you give to young chess players hoping to reach the GM level one day?
WS: Do you believe you have talent? Decide what you want to do and then go for it. Commit yourself. Turn off the internet, the television, your phone, and all social media addictions and distractions. Take care of your body, your mind and your soul. Even with great sacrifice there are no guarantees you'll make it to the top but without sacrifice, it's a sure thing you won't.

MC: Did you have any favorite chess books growing up?
WS: Chess books are not only expensive in the Philippines, they are hard to get.  Sometimes I could borrow one from people who traveled abroad, brought back books and loaned them to friends. This was how I read Bobby Fischer's My 60 Memorable Games. I enjoyed that a lot and Kasparov's My Great Predecessors.