Some writing to share:
Is the competitive nature of some sports a good thing?
I got reminded of my thoughts on this because of the sports stuff mentioned in Chess Time Loop.
I’ve read stories, fiction and non-fiction, about people who get second place and feel like their career wasn’t worth it. I think this is common in a lot of media involving sports and stuff. A lot of teams want to for the win. To be the best in the world. The issue I have is with how people, sometimes, seem to interpret coming in any place besides first. They seem to forget their own accomplishments and how good they might actually be at something because they aren’t the best.
Hmm. Like with Usain Bolt. I know he doesn’t compete anymore. But when he did I wonder how many runners got frustrated(?)/depressed over not getting first and, from what I know of how good he was, feeling like they would never get first.
Idk it feels like sometimes with stuff like this you can get caught up in winning and never appreciating how good you actually are. Though I guess this can vary with people.