Life’s tough and as you grow older it becomes even tougher and if you put on a little bit of bad luck, then you’re in for a rough ride. The thing is you don’t have to be a professional athlete or a politician to feel the blaze of glory because even “mundane” daily occurrences can make anyone feel like their on top of the world. Here are some reasons why winning is not the exclusive domain of Olympians.
Winning a game against a kid
Remember the time when your dad or uncle has that slight grin painted on their faces everytime they beat you when you’re young? Little kids seem ripe for the picking when you play against them but their sheer enthusiasm and determination just reminds you of what winning is all about in its raw and primordial form.
Finding money
Seeing a crumpled bill in the middle of the street is arguably one of life’s most underrated glories. Finding money just because you’re at the right place at the right time brings an adrenaline rush because there’s always the possibility that someone else can find it ahead of you.
Eliminating a Small Animal
Men are meant to hunt and kill prey instead of staring at the computer for several hours each day. It’s in our genes to feel euphoric everytime a successful hunt is accomplished. However, even if we no longer bring down a wholly mammoth like our ancestors did on a daily basis, just killing a small rodent that has bothered you for several weeks is enough to stir the blood of the hunter inside of us.
Being Right
Everyone seems to have an opinion these days that’s why being proven that you’re right can boost anyone’s ego in a jiffy. The feeling is even better once you’ve proven that you’re right against the other guy who always seems to get everybody’s nod all the time.
A quick and witty comeback
Nothing feels better than formulating a smart and razor-sharp comeback against a smart-ass who always seems to be ahead of you. Even if does not happen all the time, you can’t blame yourself for basking in its glory.
Finding a seat in a crowded train
Using a train during rush hour is one of the most annoying ways of starting your day and what’s even worse is that you still have to jostle against other passengers before finding out that all seats had been taken already. However, you’ll get lucky sometimes and you’ll be surprised that one seat is up for grabs just ready for the taking.
Winning a bet
Whatever it is, winning a bet against friends makes men growl and scream like shooting a desperation three-point shot in an NBA Finals game. The amount is irrelevant because there’s something really satisfying whenever you take some cash from your buddies.
Fixing Something
Men are the de facto “repairmen” in their households and fixing something without even the slightest idea of how to do it is certainly gratifying. Even if you’re far from being an electrician, being able to fix a broken television or even your own car is surely rewarding.
Being on Time
Being on time is getting more and more difficult to do these days but just being early enough to be not late certainly deserves a pat in the back. Whatever you’ll be doing like meeting your girlfriend, buying tickets for a movie, or buying the things that you need before the shop closes, there’s always the sense of accomplishment by being there just before the door closes.
It’s always been said that the second placer is the first loser but you don’t have to win a gold medal in the Olympics to appreciate the triumphs that go your way no matter how small or big they might be.
