In Others’ Words: The Joy of Losing

Beth VogtIn Others' Words, lifequotes, perspective 4 Comments

There’s certainly something to be said about receiving and the kind of joy it brings. Receiving a gift. A compliment. A raise. Unexpected good news. But there’s also a special kind of joy that comes with giving away. Giving away some of your time to someone else who needs your help. Sometimes you might give away money — because you have extra …

In Others’ Words: Losing and Winning

Beth VogtIn Others' Words, Life 5 Comments

  When it comes to competition, I am not one of those “everyone’s a winner” kinds of people. Sometimes you win. Sometimes you lose. That’s what competition is all about — winning and losing. It’s always more fun, more satisfying, when you win. But that’s not real life. Growing up, I tended to shy away from sports. Why? I was …

In Others’ Words: Losing

Beth VogtIn Others' Words, Life, Quotes 23 Comments

I like to win. Hang around me long enough — and especially if you play a game like Scotland Yard or Bohnanza! with me — and you’ll learn that I don’t like to lose. I know how to lose well, but, well … I embraced the whole  “If you’re going to play, then play to win” mantra years ago. Let’s …