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What does it mean?
The winner is indifferent or unaware of sustenance or basic needs.
In plain terms
Success makes you ignore simple things like food.
What can you take from it?
Focus on winning can overshadow basic needs.

Where it applies

  • competition
  • achievement
  • post-victory

Putting it to work

  • leadership reflection
  • team dynamics

Questions to consider

  • What do you sacrifice for success?
  • Does success change your priorities?

Another view

It assumes winning inherently causes neglect of basic needs.

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