You learn more from losing than winning. You learn how to keep going. Morgan Wootten
In any discipline winning is gratifying… but not particularly educative.
Winning will boost your ego but might also give you an exaggerated sense of self-importance.
It is always good to remember that no matter how good you think you are, there is always a gunslinger out there ready to take you on… and outgun you.
Losing on the other hand might be initially unpleasant, but helpful in the long run.
Losing is often more important than winning. It will in the long run forge your spirit and temper your resolve.
Learning how to lose will teach you how to win.
Personally, I don’t care to be known as a great player; I would rather be recognized as a friendly, good-humored and fair competitor.
It is true that the world likes winners, but up to a point. It is not unusual for many top performers to be stinkers who alienate their fans by their unsporting attitude.
In some case cases, supporters have been known to boo a top player and cheer an underdog.
Modesty is the most endearing attribute of any sports figure. Skills are important but character is a close second.
As the saying goes, a well-rounded player is “humble in victory and gracious in defeat.”
Points to remember about this little Sunday sermon:
Never overvalue yourself. Never brag.
“Do not talk about yourself; it will be done when you leave.” Wilson Mizner.
Never become complacent. Always treat your opponents respectfully.
“Be Nice to People on Your Way Up. You’ll Meet Them On Your Way Down.”
Never take a win for granted. If you do, Lady Luck will take a wicked pleasure in deflating your ego and taking you down a notch.
“When you win, say nothing. When you lose, say less.” Paul Brown
Pax vobis!
Alain
We are all worms, but I do believe I am a glowworm. Winston Churchill