Re: winning mentality was reply to Tom Ivers re: re FEI

[SandyDSA@aol.com]

In a message dated 8/31/00 1:39:01 PM Pacific Daylight Time, 
dgerman@earthlink.net writes:

<< And don't give me crap about how
 winning is different for each individual. Winning is winning >>
and it is STILL different for each person - that is what makes 
people..different - that and attitude. I guess I could adapt a snotty 
attitude about all those peons who have never won a vocal competition. I 
have, many times, and sung professionally, even one gig with Kenny Rogers. 
(THAT was cool!) The fact is that in THAT arena, I am VERY good at what I do, 
and without a doubt can leave the vast majority of people in the dust. That 
may be the truth, and that is also bragging. I feels funny to do it because 
the perception is that to elevate one's self, one must degrade other people 
and their efforts. Sorry but that is selfish, while being selfless is what 
truly defined character.
s