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by : Joel Tahimic
Sun Tzu, a Chinese
military general, strategist and philosopher once said, “Victory is reserved
for those who are willing to pay the price”. He is the author of the book “The
Art of War”, which was very famous and influential book about military strategy
around 496 BC.
Unity, dedication, hard
work, perfect practice, commitment and sportsmanship. These are just some of
the attributes that we must possess in order to win the competition or shall I
say, the price that we need to pay to win in any endeavor.
When we did our very best
and still did not win, that is what we called a sweet defeat. Also, Pierre
Cornelle once said that a victory without danger is a triumph without glory. But
how about when we did our best and still lost the competition because of
someone (not within the team) else’s fault? Well, that is what we called,
better luck next time!
During the three-day
event that took place in University Mindanao Panabo College last August 27-29,
2014, these attributes had been put into test once again...every year. Test
that we need to pass just like a suitor who is trying to win the heart of a
girl he loves, not to mention with other suitors who is also wanted the same.
Unfortunately, I was not
able to attend the event due to some unexpected appointments and obligations
that I must win also in my own battlefield. Nonetheless, I got the chance to
pass by the campus and witnessed cheer dance competition though it’s only a
glimpse because I was driving, I knew that the competition would not be easy
for all. Every department would not give an inch for others to win. As always,
the Department of Teachers Education (DTE) have all my support.
At the end of the said
event, I was very excited that after I jumped out of my old car and without
delay rushed into the entrance to look for the result. Immediately checked the
bulletin board for the result and since I am an Education student, I wanted that
the Department of Teachers Education (DTE) would be on top… wearing victors’
crown. I was happy that we end up in 3rd place in overall standing. I
told myself that as long as they did their best, it’s a sweet victory.
Nevertheless, I was
surprised when I heard from some officers that the DTE could have been in a better
position than what I have seen. Sweet victory could’ve been sweeter than I
thought. Of course, I was puzzled. I asked them why and what were they trying
to tell me. Upon listening to their story and trying to analyze the situation,
I felt sorry for the students who have done their best to perfect the entry but
end up nothing because of someone else’s fault and negligence.
The damage has been done,
they said. What is important now is to move on. That is right, we need to move
on, but how can a person move on when the situation can be prevented and be controlled.
For this reason, I wanted
to hear the concerned persons’ side. And
in the name of balance and fair news, I have tried to contact and talk to the
person concerned to know and get his side but I can’t get any appointment
because the person concerned is always busy.
We need to learn much
from our defeat and less from our victory. Lessons that we need to learn from
experience. It reminds me of a saying that experience is the best teacher
because it gives trials first then lesson afterwards. Unlike in school, teacher
gives lesson then trial or examination. I know you know which is more
meaningful when it comes to learning. After all, we live in a very competitive
world where we need to compete within ourselves first, then with others or from
within to without.
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