I do not get up in the morning saying to myself:

I will win.

Silly statement!

Winning what?

Am I exceptional and better than others?

And what I claim at the end of the day as winning might just be fantasy, hubris or pure nonsense!



I should rather say:

Walk gently into the day, be silent and unseen, know your station, perform your duty diligently, mind your own business, let others be, they have their roles to play too, let conscience, patience, humility and compassion be your guide, be kind to yourself, think not of material gain but of value and meaning, accept the setbacks and disappointments of the day, don't attribute blame to anyone, accept and acknowledge your failings and mistakes without bitterness, lend a helping hand to those in need, never seeking thanks in return--and when the day is done,  be grateful that you have been blessed with the gift of life and given the opportunity to participate with your fellow-beings in creating a better and happier world--

     in this you will come to realise that life is about giving and not winning.