If you don't try to win you might as well hold the Olympics in somebody's back yard. The thrill of competing carries with it the thrill of a gold medal. One wants to win to prove himself the best.
About this quote
- 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
Putting it to work
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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