I hate it. I don't like coming in second place. You win, and yet you lose. It's a disturbing feeling for me, knowing that I'm not winning. I;ll give you an example

Teacher: And second place for Social Behavior in the science fair, Carmelita White

Me: Sh!t! *gets up and takes award* goddamn it *sits down with people loking at me*

Teacher: mad winners. I've never seen it before

Well, that's my experience. The point is to know whether you can deal with now winning, or coming in second or third place? Or no place at all.