Do you remember being told as a kid, “Don’t be a sore loser”? Maybe you also recall a sports interview with a standout athlete who, instead of taking the spotlight, credited their success to others—the team, the coach, or even their supportive family.

It’s refreshing to see humility in a winner, isn’t it? Showing respect for others is a sign of good character in anything we do.

Winning deserves legitimate celebration, but it doesn’t give license for over-the-top bragging or, worse, belittling your opponent.

Losing hurts. It can bring waves of disappointment, and even anger, but it shouldn’t lead to outbursts or destructive behavior. That’s just childish.

Humble winners recognize how much their success depends on others, and they understand that they still have room to grow. 

Likewise, those who lose need to let go of resentment, knowing they, too, have a journey ahead.

There’s a Japanese proverb that says, “We learn little from victory, much from defeat.”

Today’s Peace of Wisdom can be found when you Win OR Lose with Humility!