Is natural talent largely irrelevant to great success? Or is it "you've either got it or you don't"?
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Anyhow, a spin-off subject. The best swimmers I know hated losing more than they enjoyed winning. Which is a bigger motivator, fear of losing or desire to win?
Hmmm----I think a fear of losing is a greater motivator. No one likes to lose. Think about your races. For me, I am always a little nervous before a race, but when I know I'm racing a rival or someone who has a very close time to mine, I feel more edgy - thinking thoughts like "I will not lose" or "she won't beat me, I won't let her." that fear of losing really lights a spark in me. anyone else the same way?
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Anyhow, a spin-off subject. The best swimmers I know hated losing more than they enjoyed winning. Which is a bigger motivator, fear of losing or desire to win?
Hmmm----I think a fear of losing is a greater motivator. No one likes to lose. Think about your races. For me, I am always a little nervous before a race, but when I know I'm racing a rival or someone who has a very close time to mine, I feel more edgy - thinking thoughts like "I will not lose" or "she won't beat me, I won't let her." that fear of losing really lights a spark in me. anyone else the same way?
