I am not one of those who think that coming in second or third is winning.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Coming in second or third place is not truly winning.
- In plain terms
- Only first place counts as winning.
- What can you take from it?
- Strive to be number one.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is second place better than nothing?
- Does winning matter most?
Another view
Second place can still show progress or value in some contexts.
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