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Sport and Competition
Athleticism, Sportsmanship
Sports are more than just fun and games. From schoolyard chants to Super Bowl championships, playful competition finds its way into nearly all aspects of culture. Fighting to win draws on cooperation, concentration, coordination, and creativity–things worth striving for in their own right.
Here we offer commentary on why we care who wins, what drives us to go for the goal, and what leads to greatness on the playing field, on the chess board, or in the office. On your marks!
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Exceptional performance in the game of life.By Jim Afremow, Ph.D., LPC
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