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6/10/14 ½

Losing Isn't the End of the World

When lots of people play games, they get very competitive. Lots of people use violence and drugs to help them succeed. Some people think that winning is everything, however there are many, more important things in the world. when people lose they may feel sad, but it is okay because they can try again if they really want. But if someone who always wins ends up losing, then they might get mad and start to cheat, others might be a little more calm about it. I believe that winning isn't everything.

A famous quote that lots of people follow is, “Winning isn't everything - it’s the only thing.” This famous quote is by Vince Lombardi. This quote can make lots of people feel like winning actually is everything, so it makes them try really hard. Also, the feeling of winning makes people sometimes brag when they don’t mean to, and it can hurt someone else’s feelings. The feel of victory is a good feel, but there are many other things more important than winning.

Another famous quote that lots of other people follow is, “If winning isn't everything, then why do they keep score?” This quote is also by Vince Lombardi. Now you may be thinking, “Wow Vince Lombardi makes a good point!” but he doesn't. People keep score for the fun of the competition, not just for the victory factor. It is just sad that some people are so obsessed with winning, that they cheat with things like strength enhancing drugs.

A different, not as famous quote that a smaller amount of people follow is, “Winning isn't everything, nor is it the only thing.” This not as famous quote is by Mike W. Austin. What he is trying to say is that Vince Lombardi has it all wrong. The game isn’t about winning, it’s about having fun. So anyone who has the idea in their head that winning is everything, should get it out of there pretty fast. Winning is honestly just a happy reward for doing something good. And if you end up winning by cheating, it isn't a real win, it’s a hollow victory.

How do you feel about winning now? Do you feel that winning still is everything? Or do you feel that there are much more important things in life? I believe that winning is one of the least important things in the world.

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