-developing skills; aptness for particular things, utilising them
-drive and competitiveness; you need motivation for success/inspiration to live a good life, e.g. hard work quote
-satisfaction from winning; self esteem, passion/motivation, better mental health and more recognised for your abilities anywhere you go
Some people partake in competitions just for the medals, for the praise. However, the process and the outcome of competing for the top spot goes beyond that. It's time we bring forth the real prizes we reap from competing-the skills we gain, the inspiration it gives us and even the pride it can instil in us. To you a ribbon or a trophy may mean nothing, but when you look at the people who own them then you may understand how fulfilling it is to take part in any competition.
More often than not we find that the process turns out to be more memorable than the reward. Competitions are the prime example for this phenomenon. Whether it be a chess, tennis or mathematics tournament in order you win you must put effort and time into the skills required, whether it be your calculus or your general fitness. If you are working towards a bigger goal or your future career requires those skills it is the easiest to prep and prime yourself for those aims by seeing how well your fare against others as well as being able to test your abilities. Practice makes progress, and the best way to practise is to develop and build on skills learnt as you get involved in competitions.
Not only do you get to work on your skills but you also have the added benefit of gaining the drive and motivation that is so essential for success in life. No matter if you are the smartest person in the world-if you are lazy then you can't lift a finger to work and gain anything from your intelligence. Competitions are high-tension and full of ambitious people. This sort of environment motivates you to be a dedicated worker and you will retain this drive well into your career. Success, after all, is 10% talent and 90% hard work. And how could you work hard if you have no competition to work against?
What can drive people to put in even more effort into their abilities is the actual result. Of course, it's nice to hear people tell you that you are smart but for some it's even better to have reminders-symbols of all the hard work they put in and what they can be capable of achieving. Everyone gets some sort of satisfaction from winning. Your mental health and self esteem improves and you get to be recognised and praised for your efforts. This is why winning competitions is therapeutic and motivational. It lets people believe in themselves.
1st 2nd, 3rd or even last place-everyone has something to gain from taking part in competitions. The journey we take along the way, the interesting force and drive we achieve in order to reach our goal and the rewards that acknowledge us for our dedication. Competitions are more than just a way to get another shiny gold medal. If you want a chance at success, taking that leap and signing up for that tournament will bring you intangible prizes that you wouldn't get from anywhere else.
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