I always think a wild gambit is like blowing up a fuse—if you pull the wrong pin, the whole board collapses before you even see the threat. Keep your pieces like your clock: move with intent, don’t rush. A reckless explosion on the board usually ends with a forced checkmate from a quiet defense. So next time you’re tempted to push the pawn for fun, remember: even a 1.e4 can become a blunder if you ignore the king’s safety.