Success always means many layers of goals. As a professional and competitive sports league, winning a championship is certainly one major goal. I joined the Sailfish about two seasons ago, and it was a bit unlucky that we did not win the championship in the past two seasons. However, as long as we keep a high standard and maintain the level of competitiveness, I believe we will win a championship (maybe just this season). Winning a championship requires many conditions, among which individual excellence is one. Each individual player needs to be responsible and be willing to train hard and grow. While each player may contribute to different degrees, a successful player can improve the TPEs in a consistent way and satisfy the expectation of the team. This is success at the individual level. Winning awards is a tricky thing. Individual excellence is only a necessary but not sufficient condition - the player needs to be in a great team to deliver great stats to win awards. I don't think having fun without any growing or winning goals can be a sufficient definition of success. The feeling is always self-deceptive. I can always tell myself that I have great fun with my teammates, even when everyone hates me. It is a lie. Only persistent winnings, awards, and growth can demonstrate success. (Words: 221)
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