Winning is for a moment, but becoming better lasts forever.
I heard that on a cooking competition I watch frequently on television. The contestant wasn't discouraged that she didn't win, but rather looked for what she could gain from the experience to become a better chef. I recently entered students into our local MTA's Bach Festival, which is competitive, each student receiving adjudicator's comments. I tried to encourage them to enter the event, not to focus on winning, but to learn from the experience as they develop their skills. The feedback gave positive reinforcement, and some new ways to try performing their pieces. I think there are often winners who take away less than the "loser" who grows.
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