A few thoughts on the competitive spirit and the philosophy of detachment.
In Sri Chinmoy’s book on Emil Zatopek, he mentions an anecdote.
“Zatopek is sincerity incarnate. He has always given the topmost priority to truth in every aspect of his life. At times, his sincerity has been so soulfully moving. On the eve of the 1948 Olympics, his sincerity reached the highest height. “It was my first competition in Olympic Games and I was surprised to come to Olympic stadium and to read most important things about the Games: ‘Not to win but to take part’. What — not to win? Ah, but I wish to win!”
Emil Zatopek: earth’s tearing cry and Heaven’s beaming smile, Agni Press, 1980
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