Value in Failure vs. Value in Success

[Siri]

Originally Posted by evanperryg

At the wisconsin regional, we were in the lower 20 in terms of scoring. Yet, our unique shape and good driver allowed us to play brutal defense. We ended up being the 23rd overall pick, joining the second seed alliance with 1732 and 111, and got our first (and only) regional win. Through this, we realized that winning wasn't out of the question for our team, and that we might be able to shoot higher (literally)- value in success.

[emphasis mine] From a similar experience (winning our first ever award in 2009), I'd say this is the most valuable thing to be gained from a taste of success rather than full-on failure. Failure can be motivating, but only if you believe you can succeed if you do what you're being motivated to. Maybe not a thing teams on CD disproportionately struggle with (anymore), but even so it's wise to be on the lookout for demotivation as we try to strike the balance.