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Red, Yellow, Green or Blue?

Competition, especially for events, is a dual-front battle. There are 4 events Music, Dance, Vocals and Drama, that make up the Princess Margaret Schools Inter-house competition and to stand out, you need to be the best. A good competition is when, we compete healthily in a way that brings out the best in us and everyone involved. It’s a way to challenge yourself and others while pushing those around you to raise the caliber and standards in competing. It allows you to tap into your potential and succeed. Winning the competition however, is a whole different ballgame. It’s not just about beating your competitors but understanding them, being motivated and good fighting spirit of determination. By focusing on improving upon what your competitors offer, you can carve out your own niche. The aim is to provide a superior, stronger, and innovative performance.

Everyone wants to be a winner, here are a few ways to slay your competition

1. Know Your Competition-To outperform your competition, you first need to understand them inside and out. This isn’t just about knowing who they are it’s about understanding what they offer, how they operate, and where their strengths and weaknesses lie.
2. Figure Out How You’re Different-focus on identifying what makes you unique. What can you offer that others don’t?
3. Know Your Audience– Knowing the likes and dislikes of the audience goes a long way to winning a competition. The judges love crowd involvement so, if the audience gives the stamp of approval you’re in.
4. Make Strategic Alliances– A strategic alliance should combine the best both of both parties, sharing resources, expertise, and capabilities while collaborating closely to achieve mutual benefits.
5. Catch Them off Guard– Do something surprising, an ace in the whole. Having a special “secret weapon” can put you into the spotlight.
6. Personalize
7. Don’t Waste Your Time on Bad Fits– Not everyone will be able to assist in the production. Always use your best competitors on competition day.
8. Watch out for sabotage– Sabotage comes in many forms, whether it be a Principal who loves to win or friends casually asking questions, be mindful that not everyone is there to help. Sometimes the simplest form of sabotage could be distraction.
9. Don’t Let The Fear of Rejection Stop You From Showing Up.
10. Develop a Winning Mindset-Go Beyond Talent And Use Your Strengths.

Good luck to ALL houses, may the best House win!