Winning isn't everything, but it beats anything in second place.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Winning is not the most important thing but it is better than coming in second.
- In plain terms
- Winning is great but second place is worse.
- What can you take from it?
- First place is better than second.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is second place valuable?
- What defines winning for you?
Another view
It implies second place has no value.
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