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What does it mean?
Winning is essential to the thrill and meaning of competition.
In plain terms
Competition needs winning to matter.
What can you take from it?
Strive to win to honor competition.

Where it applies

  • sports
  • business
  • personal challenges

Putting it to work

  • set clear winning goals
  • compete with intent

Questions to consider

  • Why do you compete?
  • Does winning define success?

Another view

Overemphasis on winning can overshadow enjoyment or fairness.

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