But to the most competitive people on the planet, there can be literally no difference between second and last place.

I hope I’m asked the question again at some point in my life, because here would be my totally geeky answer. Perhaps it is better to avoid the win-loss trap altogether and simply focus on performing as well as you can. He shot with the confidence we have all come to know, but on this night, instead of game-winning glory, we got four air balls and the Lakers lost in overtime 98–93.Some compete primarily for the elation of winning, while others are driven more by the fact that they find losing to be completely intolerable. g., a significant development on the lengthier scale) could reduce the need for external changes on the briefer scale. This is Emily, from a family of witches Emily is still learning to control her magical fire, and usually hangs out with her friends and her cat at the secret tavern her Aunt owns.

We’re sure it will warm your heart and rekindle your faith that, “with God, all things are possible” ( Matt 19:26 )!

This article takes a closer look at the psychology behind the love of winning and hatred of losing in an attempt to see if promoting one of these two attitudes is more optimal for performance. Initially, only the performance orientation (focused on wins and losses) was subdivided according to approach and avoidance motivational styles. There is a richness in Winning deep because of the challenge, chaos and commitment that play a part in it. Why does a woman work 10 years to change a man's habits and then complain that he's not the man she married? How did a dinner party conversation end up becoming the acclaimed 8-part Winning At Love television series?