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June 10, 2014 period 1,2

Why do you Play?

Is winning everything? In some cases it is, but in little things like sports games it’s not. Boris Becker once said “I love winning, I can take losing, but most of all I love to play.” This means it does not matter if you lose or win, it matters to have fun when playing. I believe that winning isn't everything.

Do you play the game to win? You are but usually you are playing for you enjoyment. Right? It matters how you play the game. Not who is bad or good, or who is winning or losing. If you are sat out in a game at least cheer on the people who are playing the game. If you really want to play it won’t matter if you win or lose. Some people would think that winning is everything but, it matters how you play.

If you lose you don’t want to have bad sportsmanship. The people on the other team probably want to win as much as you. So if you lose don’t blame it on someone on your team or someone you know, most likely it was not their fault. And a game won’t ruin you life unless the sport you play is your life. So unless you are playing in the world cup or super bowl it does not matter if you win or lose.

Have you ever noticed in a game that something was unfair and you needed to do something about it? Well plenty of people today do just that. Meghan Vogel helped Arden McMath cross before her in a race when they were both losing. Neither of them ever lost a race or came last, but after they joined a new track team everything changed. But still Meghan noticed something and needed to help. There is another story just like this, Sarah Tucholsky was helped by Mallory Holtman and Liz Wallance. When Sarah made her first home run she ran to first plate and hurt her leg. Mallory and Liz needed to help. So they did, the carried her plate to plate until she touched every one. Even though Sarah’s team one that day, it mattered how they played. So next time you are playing a game or anything else and you think you should help, you should help!

These reasons are why winning is not everything unless its a war or in other cases. It matters how you play and why. Many people get to self conceited. Next time you play a game cheer on the people around you even if you're playing or not and play fair. Also help someone on your team or the other team if you need to. I believe that winning isn't everything.

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