I think the OP is a very interesting perspective when 'animal instincts', sharks, and hyper-aggression are put forward as necessities for success.
> Diggins is the Michael Jordan of United States cross-country skiing—the best ever—but in some ways, she is Jordan’s antithesis.
> Fellow cross country skier Gus Schumacher calls Diggins “an anti-competition competitor.” Diggins says that sometimes before a race, “I look around, and I’m like, ‘I like her … I like her … she’s super cool … she’s worked super hard … she’s overcome an amazing injury—what a story!’ ”
> at least three Olympic medals (one of each metal) ... would be quite a haul for anybody, but especially for somebody who isn’t really driven to win. Diggins is driven to do her best. She doesn’t enjoy knowing that her best might ruin somebody else’s day.
mmooss•1h ago
> Diggins is the Michael Jordan of United States cross-country skiing—the best ever—but in some ways, she is Jordan’s antithesis.
> Fellow cross country skier Gus Schumacher calls Diggins “an anti-competition competitor.” Diggins says that sometimes before a race, “I look around, and I’m like, ‘I like her … I like her … she’s super cool … she’s worked super hard … she’s overcome an amazing injury—what a story!’ ”
> at least three Olympic medals (one of each metal) ... would be quite a haul for anybody, but especially for somebody who isn’t really driven to win. Diggins is driven to do her best. She doesn’t enjoy knowing that her best might ruin somebody else’s day.