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Re: Exploring The 'We're All Winners' Concept
Great thread, and excellent thoughts Jane! I think your explanation of the "we're all winners" philosophy touches on a word that sums up what it really means: Complacency. If people are content to think what they've accomplished is all they are capable of, they may lose the drive to push farther and excel beyond expectations. If goals are set and achieved, it doesn't always mean mission accomplished. It just means it's time to set higher goals.
The powerhouse teams like 1114, 217, 111, 71, etc. aren't complacent with winning everything under the sun. They come back every year with an increased drive to improve, and set the bar ever higher. Winning doesn't necessarily mean coming home with a medal, trophy, or banner, but with the need to keep pushing for more regardless of outcome.
If everyone walks away from FIRST with the desire to excel without complacency, or without feeling like something is "good enough" with no room for improvement, then indeed everyone is a winner.
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