The Three Types of Athletes

In sports, there are three distinct types of players. Firstly, there are those who really don't care about winning the game or about winning in general. Secondly, there are those casual players that would like to win, but they don't treat the game too seriously. Thirdly, there are those who play only to win and will settle for nothing less. Examine yourselves and see where you fit in. (The following sounds like you are trying on a pair of pants)See if you can fit into one of these categories.

The first category of players contains those who couldn't care less, whether they win or lose. Easily recognizable by the fact that: they drag their feet when they walk, they mope around with a glazed look on their faces, and they are never seen exerting themselves. Other players in this category stand like gargoyles, only moving when they hear the game is over. A few possible explanations for their lack of interest could be: they never actually wanted to play in the first place, they aren't really that good at the sport (So why bother?), or their minds are on something else. This lack of spirit can be cured, but only if the players want the cure. This inoculation for lack of interest cannot be unwillingly given, it must be sought after. Some players are content to ‘never play hard’ or ‘give it one-hundred percent.’ For those seeking the cure (I would omit this because it is understood arlready-àfor lack of interestß and (Omit this as it is redundant: those who) wanting to be involved, it's possible. All they have to do is strive for it. They have to play as if they want to win, that's it. They have to want it, because if you don't want to win you won't (you might want to change this “you“ to “they“ since that is the subject and th...

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...t kind of player are you? What kind of players are your friends? Is playing the game good enough or is winning your everything? Are you content with where you stand or do you want to change? Ask yourself these questions, if the answers are related to what kind of person you are then you now know who you are. (Not sure how much sense that last sentence made…hmmm) Perhaps it should read: Now that that you know the different personality types, you should ask yourselves, “are you who you want to be?“ If not, then I have given you plenty to consider. So, are you a winner?

With this awesome knowledge, most of life's questions can easily be answered. RedundantàOne of life's questionsß I pose to you now is, "Are you who you want to be?" If the answer is "No," then I have given you much to think about. Are you a winner?

In case any of you happen to read this, I am dead.