2007-03-14 22:18:09 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Basketball
Once upon a time before the big bucks entered sports, it was all about style and great effort and giving the crowd a great game - now money talks: Win or you're out
2007-03-14 22:20:54 · answer #1 · answered by Ya-sai 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With all due respect, you ask that like the two items are mutually exclusive. Not true. They keep score for a reason. Sports is built on being competitive; however, there is certainly merit in HOW you win or lose.
I tell folks all the time, "It's not what you say, it's how you say it." It can make all the difference in the world. Paralleling that with your question, if your child plays well, but loses the game, you have found a teachable moment for the child. Yes, sometimes in like you can do your absolute best but it won't be good enough. At this point, [the child] has a choice. Try harder, or approach it differently (don't give up) or walk away. Obviously, the latter is more destructive to the growth of the person, but either direction teaches something.
To quote a famous Kendo master from the Japanese National Kendo team, "You either win, or you gain an opportunity to learn." You never truly lose.
Enjoy.
2007-03-14 22:26:09 · answer #2 · answered by maxheadshot 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If winning is not everything, then what do you play for, and whats the point of playing!!!!!!
2007-03-14 22:42:29 · answer #3 · answered by Boondocksaint 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell that to all those sacked coaches who were hired to "rebuild toward for the future".
2007-03-14 23:06:15 · answer #4 · answered by todsbod66 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Show me a good loser, and I'll show you a loser" "Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing" Vince Lombardi
2007-03-14 23:49:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋