You never win the silver. You only lose the gold.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Missing the first place means failing to achieve the ultimate goal.
- In plain terms
- Second place is still a loss of first place.
- What can you take from it?
- Aim for excellence because second best is still falling short.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is second place really a loss?
- How do we define winning?
Another view
Silver medals recognize significant achievement and effort.
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