Races are not won at the start, but in the finish. Running. Life. If you want to win this race of life:1 - Ditch the things that weigh you down.2 - Remember what kind of race this is. The race is always won at the finish line.3 - Keep your eyes on the prize, not the pain. If you allow yourself to focus on the pain, it will captivate your attention and spell your defeat.