My son was a quiet but good boy. He wasn't much of an athelete and came last in a long distance (for him) race. Some bystander, meaning well, said something along the lines of 'well it's a shame you came last, but you tried your best.' My boy (about 7 at the time) said, 'no I came first in the backwards race.' He isn't one to harbour a negative thought and is now a well respected (albiet somewhat unique) Correctional Officer. I get nothing but good reports about him.
Mick.