If Winning isn't everything, why do they Keep the Score?

A score is necessary because,

* It used as a measure of the performance index.

* It helps the player to compare their performance and encourages them to perform better.

* Awarding prizes and medals to the highest scorer motivates him and encourages other players.

* Prizes can be awarded only if scoring system is there.

* In the absence of scoring system no player will take the pain to perform better.

Yes, winning is not everything. But it is a step towards achieving your goal. Keeping no score is equivalent to being stuck in one place. If you want to move forward you need to know where you stand and where you want to stand. I am not saying losing is a step backward, in fact, thats what helps you understand your position and help you overcome your flaws. Winning is the reward you get for doing so. So, while the score is important, do not let it get to your head.

Hi everyone,

In my opinion winning is not everything and scoring criteria should be kept because it will help in setting certain parameters that will help an individual to measure its performance and take corrective measures to improve the same. It'll also motivate an individual to fully utilize its energy and skills as well as to work hard to improve its performance.

Hi,

Actually "winning is not everything" this kind of mind set up varies person to person that which kind of person you are and which kind of attitude you having with yourself if a person trying to convey that winning isn't everything it means that person wants to do more that that winning.

That's why they keep making high score and don't count their winnings.

-> Scoring is necessary to rate the individual's performance.

-> Records can be made only when scoring is done eg. 100 international centuries by Sachin.

-> If there will be no scoring then no one will put the efforts to win and ultimately there will be no fun and competition.

Winning and losing is a part of life. But scoring is necessary to rate the hard work put by an individual. If there is no scoring, then no one will put the effort to win.

I think winning is important for every individual. Any person who is not having the confidence that they are going to win makes them feel confident that they are going to achieve anything and everything in their life if they win.

Similarly if a person looses also they may learn a lesson from it and should not repeat the mistake again. But winning doesn't matters, one should learn some important concept and boost their knowledge.

So as to increase and to inculcate the habit of learning score is the most important thing which makes them feel satisfied and it gives an encouragement to gain more knowledge and they will also try to gain more and more knowledge in their future.

Hi, I partially agree with the topic that winning isn't everything, but it is something. One always has a second chance to do better and for the same score is used. It is to scale ones effort and talent. If someone loose because the other one is more talented, than he/she must use more effort next time, so to win over other's talent. It matters when someone is paid for winning or they do lots of hard work. It does not matter only when it is just for fun.

Winning is not important, but the thing is what strategies you are making for the game and what things you learn from your mistake. Score's are only numbers which gives result of our preparation. If we work hard enough we will surely have a good result. And that result will be shown on our scores.

Winning is not Everything. But the zeal to win make people learn better and the scores help them understand the improvements they are making. So be it a sports, curriculum activities or your academics, Competition and scores teach you to learn and improve. This helps in positive contribution in any real task that he/she must have to undertake in any point of time in her life.

Friends, with this note I would like to bring about one more view that no learning is a waste. The learning and effort put by you may come into effect at any instance or age till you live. So be Positive!