While viewing many disturbing news reports, I became overwhelmed. Several high-profile athletes and media personalities were being exposed for illegal activities. I labored with the idea, that the goal to just win first place, was not the only beneficial, valuable, exceptional, distinguished, phenomenal, or honorable prize.

The challenge to triumph in all of life's arenas calls for a well-rounded individual. Integrity, character, responsibility, and accountability, yoked with preparation, practice, procedure, and performance, configure the proper foundation. This successful winner now possesses the ability to maintain the achievement.

There is a cost attached to every win! The price paid, the experience gained, the lesson learned, and the completion of the journey are the most essential distinctions one could ever attain. A grace will follow with seasoned maturity and a motive that is equitable.