Sometimes I enjoy the excitement of the game and what I learn about myself in massive defeat, but often my ego is bruised and I think mostly about my blunders. There is a Zen saying "Your enemy is your greatest teacher." Do you think this applies to competitive games as well? How can you learn from defeat and not make victory all-important, sacrificing the path and not enjoying the journey of the game?
2006-08-24 05:17:05 · 16 answers · asked by Joseph 1 in Games & Recreation ➔ Board Games
Remember that it is just a game and it is not a skill game except chess but some people are luckier than others just shrug it off and play another one and remember to have fun
2006-08-24 05:19:31 · answer #1 · answered by sk8erfan18 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I started playing boardgames in an organized group over 5 years ago and I've only recently started to be able to remember that it's just a game and the object is to have fun. I have intellectual insecurities to overcome and it isn't easy when you're the only with no college education and you're playing with a bunch of PhDs and software engineers. Sometimes I feel pretty stupid, but I have learned a lot from losing and I'm better now at not being a sore loser. It just took time and practice.
2006-08-24 12:39:59 · answer #2 · answered by Danaerys 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I enjoy the game, just for the fun of playing, win or lose, I am a happy sport.
2006-08-24 12:23:43 · answer #3 · answered by brown.gloria@yahoo.com 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I enjoy games, win or lose. Of course I enjoy them more when I win, but while I am losing I try to have a sense of optimism and hope, that I can "come back" and still win.
2006-08-24 16:52:38 · answer #4 · answered by Joshua 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I enjoy playing monoploy
even though I never win
And that Zen saying could be taken two ways:
Your enemy is your greatest teacher.
(your TEACHER is the one to beware of)
2006-08-24 12:24:21 · answer #5 · answered by eternity 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Our family loves playing board games, even though my husband wins them all 99% of the time. For us though, its about getting together, talking, being goofy and just having a good time. No one minds losing plus we usually eat alot of snacks, chocolate always makes you feel good
2006-08-24 12:26:39 · answer #6 · answered by Amy S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is just a game so enjoy, but if the other person cheated to win then it's time to get even.
2006-08-24 12:27:59 · answer #7 · answered by American Pride 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First it is important to say,"this is only a game." To lose occasionally, builds character and improves strategy for future game play.
2006-08-24 20:32:18 · answer #8 · answered by sabratig 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I lose I don't throw a fit so to speak.....it just makes me want to do better the next time around......revenge, I believe it's called! Happy Game Playing!
2006-08-24 12:19:32 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to get owned in Scrabble by my old man. Now I just accept it (after years of theropy). Other than that, no. I'm a pretty sore loser.
2006-08-24 22:39:36 · answer #10 · answered by Wasteland Souljah 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋