I discovered that in a story I could safely dream any dream, hope any hope, go anywhere I pleased any time I pleased, fight any foe, win or lose, live or die. My stories created a safe experimental learning place.
The only thing I can do is fight. Win or lose, I'm here every damn time.
No matter if you win or lose, the most important thing in life is to enjoy what you have.
Win or lose, I've been fortunate to be able to pitch deep enough into games to get decisions.
In war, you win or lose, live or die - and the difference is just an eyelash.
Win or lose or draw, you always go back and critique your performance and say you could have done things better. Even if I put the guy away in one round, I can go back and say I made a lot of mistakes and need to tighten up. But that's the type of person I am. Improve. Improve. Improve. When I lose I come back stronger than ever.
Nobody likes to hear it, because it's dull, but the reason you win or lose is darn near always the same - pitching.
Women are blessed with lots and lots of extra ways to win or lose validation. If you're a woman, you'll be judged on your beauty and your wit and how often you smile. You'll be judged on how much hair you have in some places and not in others.
Win or lose, I always like to get back to my friends and family. They keep me grounded. When I'm home with my friends, I'm always the same Gabriel. I'm no better or worse in their eyes because of my results. It's good to be with your true friends. It always reminds me of where I'm from and who I am.
Nothing is so unproductive as the law. It is expensive whether you win or lose.
