Don't ignore the value of losing

In life, you think it's all about the winning, right? Well, if you really think about it, it's in the losing that really matters. This is where your lessons are learned.

Losers humble themselves. They go out and challenge themselves to do better. You can't be called a winner without being a loser first. The disgrace in losing instills a burning desire to improve.

So before you get down on a loss, remember, when you do resurrect to elevate yourself upward, there lies an instant reward for effort and being wise. A single prized possession is obtained. It's what America was once most known for: Pride.

Randy F. Gollay

Buffalo Grove