It’s impossible not to admire the discipline, focus, willingness to sacrifice and grace under pressure exhibited by the Olympic champions. Even so, there’s something about the relentless focus on winning — and more specifically, our shared reverence for “winners” — that leaves me feeling deeply uneasy.
Our Unhealthy Obsession with Winning
It’s impossible not to admire the discipline, focus, willingness to sacrifice and grace under pressure exhibited by the Olympic champions. Even so, there’s something about the relentless focus on winning — and more specifically, our shared reverence for “winners” — that leaves me feeling deeply uneasy. You can’t help but feel the heartbreak when an […]
August 01, 2012