Do you care if you win?
By Amber
@AmbiePam (88834)
United States
July 22, 2024 10:08am CST
Amyra (my 13 year old niece) won first for drawing (pictured), and painting. We’re really proud of her. I think what I appreciate is that while she likes winning, it doesn’t affect her mood if she loses.
I don’t care if I lose, although I much prefer winning. I’ll try my absolute best, don’t get me wrong, but it just rolls off my back. Some people can’t even stand losing a board game. I definitely know some people like that. What do you think?
(If you don’t know what the picture is…that’s okay.)
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@Juliaacv (50051)
• Canada
22 Jul
It is a beautiful picture, she has such a great eye for detail with the shading that she used.
I think that life is more about the journey then the finish line, except for where I will spend eternity, that is.
I love the journey, and win or lose I can accept both.
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@snowy22315 (176745)
• United States
22 Jul
I am guessing the pic is one of the wise men? I prefer to win like everybody, nut it doesn't happen very often..sad to say.
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@snowy22315 (176745)
• United States
22 Jul
@AmbiePam I missed actually seeing Mary until you said that Now it all comes together. She is extremely talented for a child
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@AmbiePam (88834)
• United States
22 Jul
@snowy22315 It’s easy to miss Mary with the lack of color.
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@much2say (54804)
• Los Angeles, California
22 Jul
Congratulations, Amyra!
It's often the goal to "win" in competitive situations. Win or lose, good sportsmanship is the key, but yah, not everyone has that
.
In this one skating competition, I didn't skate well (I fell, and because of that I had to fill time, so I made up stupid stuff . . . yah it was a bad). I was shocked that I actually won that competition
. I was 1st place, got the trophy, blah blah blah . . . but it was the cruddiest performance of my life. It seemed I won because I did the least worst out of everyone
(even my coach said so
). So winning isn't everything . . . that one certainly didn't make me proud.
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@kareng (59055)
• United States
31 Jul
That is a beautiful drawing of manger scene and she is loaded with talent! I hope she keeps up with her sketching/drawing!
I always try my best too, but it is all about having fun while doing it. if you enjoy it, then it is worth it whether you win or lose!
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@sabtraversa (13822)
• Italy
22 Jul
That's a lovely drawing!
Glad that despite her young age, she doesn't take defeat too seriously. I'm not sure I was like that at 13, now I'm more able to accept losing unless I believe it was unfair.
Alright, I mean I'm able to see things more clearly and objectively... perhaps.
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@Tampa_girl7 (49864)
• United States
30 Jul
That must be Amyra’s work.
As long as I have fun I don’t care who wins.
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@wolfgirl569 (102054)
• Marion, Ohio
22 Jul
If she drew that she is very good. I don't mind losing
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@RasmaSandra (77609)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
23 Jul
She draws well. I can see why she won. Looks like a budding artist, What I do online I might not win anything for but if a person says they like what I have written that is the best thing they could say to me,
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@JudyEv (334404)
• Rockingham, Australia
23 Jul
Her drawing is really well done. It's good that she takes the good with the bad. She'll have a much happier life with that attitude. I know some that hate to lose board games too. Once I realise that, I mostly try to avoid playing with them.
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@everwonderwhy (7131)
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2 Aug
Amyra started early with arts in painting and drawing.At 13, her talent has won her a first place. She's brilliant! So proud of your niece. She will do more great things!
My son, now 18, is similar. He studied in High School through Year 12 -graphic arts, designing drawing... His teacher paid him to illustrate for her published book.
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@GardenGerty (159754)
• United States
23 Jul
I do not care if I win when it comes to games and such. In a talent contest I might have a problem, but I do not enter those. I like what my daughter has said to her children about board games. The game and playing it, is not about winning. It is about being together.
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@Marilynda1225 (81807)
• United States
23 Jul
Amyra has so much talent when it comes to sketching/drawing etc. Her attention to detail is remarkable. If she does this well at 13 yrs old I can only imagine what she'll accomplish as she gets older.
I don't really care if I win or lose. I just try to enjoy the game.
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@LindaOHio (170715)
• United States
23 Jul
Amyra is very talented. I don't like to lose and try to be a good sport. Have a good day.
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@jnrdutton (2951)
• United States
24 Jul
Congratulations on her win, as far as if I care if I win at things, it really depends on the situation. If it's something I've dedicated a lot of time to, then yes, otherwise? Meh, not so much.
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