I think it's just good for people when they understand they can't be good at everything. There are those of us who try to achieve greatness in every academic subject and in every type of interest available to them (like sports, creative writing, art, etc). These are not simply over-acheivers. I think people who refuse to accept defeat in any subject deserve another name. Maybe...foolish?
Now don't get me wrong here, as many people seem to lately. I'm not picking on actual overacheivers or people who try their best in everything they do. It's more those who have to be the best and have to win everything or their entire world is crushed.
I've had many hobbies and extracurricular activities that I've gone through in middle and high school and now in college. I took tap and jazz dance classes for 5-6 years, was on a bowling team for while, participated in art shows, auditioned for plays, and worked on literary magazines. I've also been in fencing and soccer. Through this relay of trail-and-error I've come to realize I love the theatre, but I can't sing. I participate in soccer but, let's face it, I'm a little uncoordinated with that sport. I love drawing and art classes but my painting skills need some work.
I accept that I can't be the greatest in everything. I actually accept I'm not the greatest at everything! I get either annoyed, worried, or a mix of both when I see people who insist on excelling at everything.
The best motto for this situation is: Nobody is perfect. Live with it.
I truly believe that people who have this firm belief that they must be the best will have some health and mental health issues down the road.
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