I just saw an old coach post a quote “there’s no such thing as second or third place. There’s winning and not winning” and just thought….. how toxic. I was so over invested in my sport and it did nothing for me. Even if I became Olympic champion, I’ve met Olympic champs and they got like $10K and a pat on the back. Sure maybe I was in the wrong sport but… the point is that winning is fleeting. The moment, no matter how glorious, always passes. All you’re left with is your memories. Did you have fun or did you just give yourself PTSD?? Winning culture is so toxic