Why Does Victory Taste So Good?

Does it Improve Low Self Esteem?

October 4, 2009
By: Julie McCallum,
Senior Staff

Why Does Victory Taste So Good?

Why is that whether you're watching sports on TV or participating in a game or a sport yourself, that the anticipation of winning is so exciting and raises your spirits.

Is it lack of self confidence or is it an improvement of self esteem. A simple game of darts, cards, or latter ball . . . Victory feels good. Does it depend on the opponent you're playing against or the partner you have. And of course, there's the agony of defeat. Are you a sore loser?

Is it a certain competition or talent that you're good at and you want to be the best. Can you really feel good about second place?? Other then winning at a game of Chutes and ladders with my niece, I think I might fall into this category. I think of myself as more of a competitive person. I don't like to lose.

Does anybody?

Ever notice how much more exciting an event is, when you know the competition?

Feeling good about another's victory and cheering them on, is a great feeling. Seeing someone be happy and seeing their joy of victory. I don't care so much about sporting events on television anymore, yes it would be nice if my team won, however I found myself almost stressing over a recent football game, I just don't need the extra anxiety in my life. I had to stop and think, why the heck am I getting worked up about something so trivial. Stupid.

I think it's best to stick to candy-land with my nieces and nephew where I'm almost cheating to let them win, so I don't feel bad if they lose. laff

SO IN THE MEANTIME . . .

I'm sticking to the words of Tony Horton (P90X) where the motto is . . . "DO YOUR BEST, AND FORGET THE REST!"