Losing Well

No one wants to lose, but if you are going to, it’s worth losing well.

Christine and I were lucky to be part of the legendary Toon Army who made the trip to London for the Carabao Cup Final last weekend.

Commentators said we didn’t win the game but we won Wembley.

But lose we did (or as I like to think about it - came second).

After an initial ‘woe is me’ most fans were pragmatic.

In fact, many continued the party after the game.

You can take the Geordie out of Newcastle (party capital of Europe), but can’t take Newcastle out of the Geordies.

We lost well.

We all lose at some point.

I’m sure you have an opinion on non-competitive school sports days.

Let me know in the comments.

For some, winning is everything.

I have a friend who joined a yoga class and claimed, after just two sessions, they’d 'won’ that week!

Being gracious in defeat is a tough life skill. But an important one.

So here goes.

Congratulations Manchester United on a well deserved Carabao Cup win.

We still have the best fans though!

What are your thoughts on losing?

Be Brilliant!

Michael