I don't like finishing second.
There could be 1,000 people competing, and I am ok with 999, but second? Really ticks me off. If there are only four people, or 10 people, or whatever, I am ok with finishing anywhere, even last...which has it's own bragging rights.
But second? That can mean one error I made, 1 step I didn't follow, 1 second I did not go fast enough, 1 card I did not play right.......all sorts of ifs, ands, or buts. (Or butts, in my case.)
Like getting beat in a one run baseball game, or a 1 point football game, or basketball game....so many ifs bring that victory tantalizingly close.
But finishing last? I probably made all sorts of mistakes. The competition was much better than me. I was over my head. That I can laugh off.
But second place? No thanks, I'll pass on that.
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