How you play the game counts. It might not seem much at the time, but not only do first impressions count, but the consequences of your actions could be enormous.
I recently saw an International Judo Competition for under 16 year old (young men and women). There were a few things that stood out. It was necessary to clarify rules because some countries allow different techniques at different ages - what is an acceptable throw or hold-down in some countries for age groups is not in others. Different rules within the same overall system.
And some competitors had a clear edge - they were match ready and experienced.
There seemed to be three main groups - the clean, keen and mean. Some played within the rules to the point where it was almost a disadvantage to them (clean). Others competed very strongly - with determination and skill that belied their years (the keen). The third group played more aggressively - they were not only determined to win, but went the extra mile to the point that some pairs suffered the most extreme injuries of the competition (mean).
The same applies in all areas of our lives. What are we prepared to do, and how we do it impacts on others around us. What are your limits and boundaries - your no-go zones? When we acknowledge these in our lives, we can be more comfortable with our choices and results.
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