Games give you a chance to excel, and if you're playing in good company you don't even mind if you lose because you had the enjoyment of the company during the course of the game.
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About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Playing games in good company makes losing acceptable because the social connection is the real reward.
- In plain terms
- If you are with friends, losing doesn't matter because enjoying their company matters more.
- What can you take from it?
- Social connection outweighs victory in recreational activities.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What matters more to you: winning or the experience?
- How do you handle losing with friends?
Another view
Competitive players might still feel a strong desire to win regardless of company.
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