Whither Victory?

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According to this site, there is a difference between a "victory" & a "win" is this:

"Victory" means that you have been victorious or you have gained in some form of direct competition, as could be a battle. In the beginning this term was only used in the context of wars & battles (now its use is more common & generalized).

"Winning" is can have a more subjective character. To succeed, it does not necessarily require that an opponent be defeated; since the win depends on what is what the person considers success, & success is something quite subjective; everyone has a particular idea about what it is.

One can win by overcoming a fear, being the best in a competition, setting up the business you have always dreamed of, getting the desired job, etc.  But a victory requires one to act directly with regard to the matter you occupy. A win can be achieved by indirect means.

In my opinion, a victory is more impressive than a win.  To win a battle may be a good thing, but to achieve victory in a battle is the stuff of history books.  I mean, they didn't have "WE Day" or "WJ Day" at the end of World War II, did they?  Nope, we didn't just win in Europe & in Japan - we had victory in Europe & in Japan.

Plus, "win" can be both a noun & a verb.  "Victory" can only be a noun.  Also, Self Help Radio has already explored the theme of "winning," almost ten years ago.  I think it was during the dramatic drug-fueled downfall of Charlie Sheen, but no one remembers that guy, not even me.

If you need some victory in your life - some victories - listen to Self Help Radio tonight on 90.7 fm KBOO Portland, online at kboo.fm, from midnight to 3am.  Three hours of victory.  You will emerge victorious!