All you can do is do your best and aim as high as you possibly can. Everybody has limitations, not everybody can "win". There will always be somebody better than you in some way: taller, better looking, more money. It doesn't matter, because most people don't even strive for greatness.
Maybe you run that marathon and you come in like 20th or something. You didn't win. But you came 20th out of thousands of people. Those thousands of people also trained, and are fitter than the average person. They guy/girl who came in 1000th, 2000th, 3000th, 10,000th place is fitter than the average person. The average person doesn't exercise at all. The average person could barely run a half a marathon, they couldn't even complete that.
The same goes everywhere else. I like to lift weights. Plenty of guys are bigger and stronger than me. But I'm much stronger than the average guy. 65% of guys are obese. Of the remaining 35%, the majority are scrawny and out of shape. Simply lifting weights regularly, eating right, and having the discipline to do that sets you apart from probably 80% of men in that area.
That's all that's really required.
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Assuming that you are intending your question not literally but are using an analogy. . . guys should be developing self-confidence and not changing themselves to please a woman. They should be developing their competencies and developing pride in themselves.
What does it mean to "win at life" in this context? If we dont know what you want to accomplish how can you us to give advice on how to get their. If you hand out food to people at a soup kitchen because you genuinely care about other human beings regardless of where they are or where they've been, thats what i consider winning at life. It means you have developed a kind heart, and sense of solidarity with others.
No woman worth your time cares how much you can bench or how fast your car goes. The hardest crush i ever had was for a guy who wasn't jacked, worked at a factory, and drove a rusted out chevy malibu. He was a kind intelligent person who loved people and loved to help them through tough times and make them laugh. didn't matter what you said, you couldnt hurt that mans feelings or tear him down. He'd just smile and give you a hug because he was winning at life.
Hit the gym, get in shape, and try to cross the line first, lol
Joking aside...
Do things that make you stand out in a positive way:
•Have a job and always look for ways to move up or better yourself. Living paycheck to paycheck isn't going to impress anyone
•Dress well- and I don't just mean a suit and tie. I mean in clothes that accentuate your body or make you feel confident
•Speak firmly and confidently, assert yourself!
•Don't be an ass
•Don't take 'shortcuts' or cheat to get to the finishline: by that I mean lying or manipulating or being someone you're not to impress others
•Don't be like the hare in the tortoise and the hare story: he got too cocky and arrogant and lost the race to the "slow and steady" tortoise
... slow and steady wins the race- or the nice guy WILL eventually win the race.
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I don't think the right question is being asked here. The women should not be hanging at the finish line. They should be actively involved in the race as well. Find the Male jogger that runs at her pace.
Run in the race they want to run In
That is so true, I'm surprised it's not in the Bible! Oddly, you'd have to experience it for yourself to appreciate its depth. It happened to me, but I'll spare you the details.
For guys, my best advice is to think of women as a puppy:
If you chase the puppy, it'll just run away faster. But if you turn and do your own thing, the puppy will chase you instead!
Develop the best "you" that you can. You'll find, like the saying says, the women will come along once they see you've "won the race."
The problem is so many have the attitude can't win don't try "There's no point in entering a marathon because I'm not going to win." We see the same attitude in guys all the time" I'm not going to college because I'll end up in MacDonalds anyway so whats the point". It's not so much that we're attracted to winners, it's more we're turned off by those who never try. There'll always be guys with better jobs, faster cars and bigger houses, that doesn't mean there's no point in looking for a girl.
Nothing. Stop placing so much value on women and win just to win. Forget about winning so you get the girl. Ask what the fuck she's bringing into your life? Pussy and "just being a girl" isn't enough anymore. It's this attitude that gives women with nothing to offer so much power over the men who actually create.
Look at rockstars. They are not waiting for a woman to pick them. Women chase them. If a man is the ‘rockstar’ of his own life story... he’s focused on his music/art/career.
The race is a lie. The race is where all the brainwashed by society people go because they believe it is a race.
But it’s not a race. Its only a race because you believe it is. You think women want money and all this shit. They just want a man who is comfortable in his own existence and is unafraid to be what he is.I would prefer it to be the 100m dash. I was the fastest there in my school. Unfortunately, women have a wide range of tastes, so I'd go with being really good at whatever your thing is, developing social appeal (cause it won't help much with the fans if you can barely talk to them; I learned this the hard way), and hope there are some girls cheering and waiting at your personal finish line.
Beats the fuck out of me. The problem is everyone starts winning. Then they keep moving the finish line further and further. I know this sounds salty but it's my observation. I do agree with most girls responses on this question though. Im always working to make me AND the people around me better. I think thats all we can hope for.
Working on themself. Important is that you feel good about yourself and carry yourself good. Be interesting, have a few hobbys and passions that you can talk about.
Nothing if women aren't content with you just for you then fuck em its not about being with a winner its about winning together and helping each other both win! honestly if your a winner why would you want to be with a loser?
actually love this question. I want to write an actual good thoughtful response to this but i have to run here quick!! I hope I remember to come back to this lol
We aren't. We're running our own races, some of which are made arbitrarily more difficult because of what is expected of women vs. men.
Working , being funny, being kind, being responsible
Winners attract winners. We live at the finish line.
On my opinion live their lives and learn social skills.
What should we do? Easy, stay with the girl that runned the race on our side.
If that's the case I've hopped the fence and bought a pretzel.
You are looking at this wrong, because men pick the winners from the women too.
Ignore all the gold-diggers hanging out at the finish line and find a woman who's IN THE RACE to be his mate!
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