As a Pro, competing is what you do.
Winning would be nice but staying on top of your game is number one. There can be only ONE winner, but what you do with losing determines what you gain from your mistakes.
We compete to win but reality is, the bigger the contest the tougher the competition. That doesn't mean you sit out until it hopefully gets easier or the Champion retires.
You do what you have to until it is time to move on in another direction.
Jay gets financially compensated inspite of losing. Contracts, Prize Money, DVD's, T-shirts, Guest Posing, Photos, Seminars the works.
This my friend, is part of the success onstage.
He stops competing, the demand dries up and it's time to get a new job.
Out,
S. Ray