Again, from The First Olympics: Athens 1896 movie, there is a scene which expresses two different philosophy. The professor opened the training session by saying, "Do your best", but the coach gave stronger philosophy ,"Win. There are no medals for the second place." Although I adopt the 'Do my best' philosophy, I like the other one too because it generates more energy and motivation. I still can feel a bit of negative tone in the first philosophy.
Zhu Qinan celebrates his triumph at Athens, where he won gold in the 10m air rifle competition. Photo: Reuters
I think athletes in Olympics need to adopt the second philosophy, because, indeed, we can still call the second winner a loser. IMHO, athletes should take the second philosophy when they do the exercise and the game/competition but should take the first after the game/competition. It's like saying, " I must be the winner, however if I lose, I will not regret because I know I have done my best." Furthermore, 'to win' philosophy may include 'to do one's best' philosophy. When someone make the winning as his target, sometimes something extraordinary beyond 'the-best-that-he-can-think-he-can-do' can emerge from him.
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