Sore Losers or Gracious Losers?

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- By Bruno Gideon

What’s the difference between sore losers and gracious losers? It’s simple, really. The former live moment by moment, thinking that their mission in life is to win every time they have a chance. The latter take a long-term view. They can accept a loss with grace because they know it may lead to a later, and greater, victory.

Win as if you were used to it, lose as if you enjoyed it for a change.
– Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803–1882)

To jump farther, you have to take a run at it. And in order to do that,
you have to take a few steps back.
– Anonymous

Anybody can win graciously; it is much more difficult to lose graciously. Have you suffered a defeat recently? Don't react with self-reproach and "poor-me" feelings. Stop suffering and start looking forward to your next win, focusing on a long-range goal. Losing can be a step in the right direction by giving you an opportunity to learn something. Thinking long-term is a recipe for success.

Don't forget: today is the tomorrow you were worried about yesterday.

- Bruno Gideon