Elections for the Presidentship of an organisation seemed lopsided with one contestant claiming sure victory. He and his supporters confidently rattled off various factors that seemed in their favour. However, the result was otherwise.
The shocked loser started blaming everyone and everything. He found fault with many things. He blamed others for his loss. He was a sore loser!
Nobody
likes to lose, but there is a line that should never be crossed… the line
between amateur and professional, child and adult. In the heat of the moment,
it is not the greatest athletes that shine through, but the best people.
Sore
losers are competitive about everything. They throw a tantrum when things don't
go their way. They try to put the blame elsewhere. They dwell on the situation
for longer than they need to. They discredit the actual winner. They get
personal.
Being
competitive isn’t a bad thing, we all want to succeed, but we must know that in
reality we can’t always win. Accept that that’s okay – it’s a normal part of
life. If you’re a sore loser, it’s maybe because you struggle to manage your
emotions in the moment.
Acknowledging that you’re a sore loser is the
best place to start. Then, make a conscious effort to not react negatively when
you lose. We should focus on creating a rational and positive mind-set. Losing
a game or an election isn’t the end of the world, so credit the winner and
say well done!
Be a truly gracious sport in every game…
Don’t be a sore loser with excuses lame!
- Pravin K. Sabnis
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