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Re: [RC] managment and completion awards - FASTGraphic

In a message dated 5/30/2003 7:57:49 AM Pacific Daylight Time, 
rides2far@xxxxxxxx writes:

<<  if you get
the same thing when you complete as when you "try" the completion award
is trivialized. I never leave a ride empty handed. If I made a mistake I
leave with more knowledge. If I was the victim of circumstance
(summersaults on the trail for example) I leave with a greater
appreciation of other riders who jump in to help. In one way or another I
always get something out of going. If I don't complete a t-shirt that
reminds me of that day every time I look at it won't make me feel any
better and not getting it makes me twice as determined to do it right
next time.  >>


What a succinct and wonderful post.  I could not agree more.  The more our 
society awards failure out of some strange concern for "self-esteem" or 
compassion for the "effort," the less valuable, honored, and respected actual 
accomplishments become.   I don't think anyone in this sport competes in order 
to 
obtain a T-shirt.  :o)  But it is a badge of honor to be worn proudly on 
another 
day and a reminder of the accomplishment.  Unless it is given to everyone who 
shows up - then it is nothing more than a cheap souvenier.
:o)
Scott

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