'You give us the pitching some of these clubs have and no one could touch us, but God has a way of not arranging that, because it's not as much fun.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker suggests that lacking perfect resources makes competition more enjoyable and engaging for everyone.
- In plain terms
- If we had the best everything, it wouldn't be as fun; imperfection makes it interesting.
- What can you take from it?
- Imperfection adds excitement to competition.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is struggle necessary for fun?
- Does perfection kill excitement?
Another view
Some argue winning should always be the only goal.
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