Far more than the shield
is the Pleasure I get on the field...
the Joy of the chase
is greater than the result of the race.
According to the well-known 'progress principle', we find more happiness in making progress towards a goal than achieving it. We find more happiness in going through the journey than reaching the destination. If you introspect into your own past experiences, you will appreciate the same fact.
One of the best ways to enjoy life is not to always win in whatever we do. Sometimes, it is the journey that is more beautiful rather than the destination. You must learn to enjoy the journey of life and the pleasures of life. You cannot be sure of winning the race. But you can be sure that you enjoy running towards the finish line.