Work To Become The Best

No matter what you say to justify it to yourself...

If you "tried your best" and didn't win...

It doesn't matter.

"Your best" is irrelevant.

The real world deals in wins and losses.

It doesn't care how hard you tried.

It doesn't care how you feel.

It doesn't care how long you've been competing.

If your best isn't enough to win...

You will still be served a loss.

I'm not saying that you shouldn't try your best.

I'm saying you should work on building your skill set to the level necessary to BE the best.

That's what it takes.

I didn't make the rules...

I simply understand them.

You should too.