On Not Being a Sore Loser.

President Trump

The White House

1600 Pennsylvania Avenue

Washington DC 20500

28 March 2017 

Dear President Trump,  

My wise middle school teacher tells my class quite frequently not to be “double losers.” What she means by this is that it’s okay to lose; you should expect to do that. But don’t lose your game and then talk bad about the other team, their coaches, or their refs. That’s double losing. Just accept your defeat and move on, focusing instead on what you can do to improve.   

My teacher is an amazing, smart woman. Honestly, I think that she gave great advice that is quite applicable to many. I play volleyball and run track. My volleyball team didn’t win very many games this year, and it was so tempting for us to be bitter and blame our losses on the unfamiliar gym, the ref’s bad calls, or the floor that was impossible to slide on. In retrospect, though, I (and my team) really should have accepted our loss and moved on, instead of blaming others for our mistakes.    

President Trump, I think that you could learn a few things from my teacher’s wise words. Recently, you have blamed several people for your rejected health care plan. President Trump, please don’t be a double loser. Accept your defeat. Figure out what you can do better to serve the American people.  Don’t give in to the temptation of blaming others for your mistakes.  Don’t be a double loser.   

Sincerely,

 

F.