two boys running in a race with a crowd of people watching

Once upon a time, there was a young athletic boy hungry for success for whom winning is everything, and success was measured by winning. One day, the boy was preparing himself for a running competition in his small village, himself and two other young boys to compete. A large crowd had gathered to witness the sporting spectacle and a wise old man, upon hearing of the little boy had travelled far to bear witness also. The race commenced, looking like a level heat at the finishing line, but sure enough, the boy dug deep and called on his determination, strength, and power, he took the winning line and was first. The crowd was ecstatic and cheered the boy. The wise man remained calm, expressing no sentiment. A second race was called and two new young, fit challengers came forward, to run with the little boy. The race was started and sure enough, the little boy came through and finished first once again. The crowd was ecstatic and cheered the boy. The wise man remained calm, again expressing no sentiment. The lit