This has bothered me for a long time. Why is the concept of winners and losers so ingrained in us that we must make absolutely everything a competition? Kids from the earliest age are structured to strive to be winners. Their little league baseball teams push the kids to win and shake off their injuries, for the good of the team. Schools would rather cut bus transportation, when faced with budget cuts, than cut extra-curricular sports. Even the arts have competitions to see who the best singer or dancer or artist is. Who won the box office movie title this week? Who cares? Everyone on this planet has something to offer. Who cares if the quality of his or her contribution isn't the number one best? What's wrong with being proud for doing the best you can and making a contribution to society? Can't ideas and accomplishments be admired for what they are, and not be ranked first, second, or third? Don't you get tired of people screaming we're number one or singing we are the champions? I know I do.
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