Were you ever competitive?
By The Horse
@TheHorse (220501)
Walnut Creek, California
December 27, 2024 12:37pm CST
Were you ever competitive with others when you were growing up?
I realize now, in my old age, that I was quite competitive. I played sports a lot and liked to WIN. I was competitive with my brother (one year younger) about this and that.
I started to mellow at a certain point, even though I still played sports. I could tell I liked winning, but I guess I was a bit more sure of myself.
My love of singing harmony grew as a part of enjoying teamwork over my own achievement.
But sometimes a thought creeps in that reminds me that I was once quite competitive. I want my guitar leads to be "solid," if not the best. I like getting the game-winning hit and being praised for it.
Were you ever a competitive person? Have you mellowed with age?
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@Deepizzaguy (104414)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
27 Dec
I am competitive when it comes to bowling. As I got older and realized that video games are what I can play without outside distractions that happen in a bowling setting.
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@Deepizzaguy (104414)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
20h
@TheHorse I cannot remember any sites where you and I download a bowling game.
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@Tampa_girl7 (50608)
• United States
27 Dec
@TheHorse Yes, I am the oldest of 4. Two sisters and one brother. I grew up with one sister who is 3 1/2 years younger. We have always been super close. I was almost 12 when my brother was born and 16 when my baby sis was born.
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@kareng (62334)
• United States
21h
Yes, being competitive fuels the fire! I did not play sports in high school, but always loved sports. In middle school, none of the girls liked to play baseball. I loved it. The boys finally included me in the game. This was a small private school. My last year there we finally got cheerleaders. I did not even want to do that. When I moved to the new school the girls were all sissy's. I just did my own thing.
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@RasmaSandra (80953)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
27 Dec
I have been competitive when it came to creative things,
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@TheHorse (220501)
• Walnut Creek, California
27 Dec
You want your works to be "the best"? The funny thing is that the ancient me recognizes is that there are many ways to be the "best," even in sports. Striking use of color. Emotional impact. Thought-provokingness. Attention to detail. Power hitting. Defense. Situational awareness. Throwing arm. This afternoon I want to be the "best" piano and guitar teacher I can be. 
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@RasmaSandra (80953)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
27 Dec
@TheHorse I already know you are the best piano and guitar teacher there is,
@RevivedWarrior (2499)
• India
6h
I was competitive when it came to studies and competition during school days. As I got older , the challenges in personal life , made it difficult to focus on these and hence lost interest. Could also say things got way above my competition and there was less chance to win those with the challenges I had. I do get a thrill when I am competitive and the rush of things and victories well they are sweet, although they are now rare and less compared to school days. For rest of things in life, I need to be absolutely competitive to achieve my results. Good to know your interests. Enjoy the weekend!
@Arc_Michael (2)
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2h
I get it, I’m a university student and since my first year, I’ve been the top of my class. Some classmates are dying to take my spot, but my pride and stubbornness won’t let me lose it. I’ve taken final exams while sick, and even then, they can’t beat my scores.
@kaylachan (72052)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
28 Dec
I can be, but it has to be if I have the energy for it.
@JudyEv (342342)
• Rockingham, Australia
17h
I've certainly mellowed with age. I'm a bit competitive but mostly pretty chilled I think.
@aninditasen (16518)
• Raurkela, India
10h
You have to be competitive to be successful in life but should never allow it to turn into jealousy.
@LindaOHio (182341)
• United States
16h
I always hated to lose at board games and things like that. I was never very athletic. The only sport I was decent at was volleyball. Have a good weekend.
