The most essential parts of a life - the quiet ones - are often the hardest to name and the easiest to overlook, to underestimate.
After living most of my life, or 55 years of it, I have come to recognize myself as a bit of a loser when it comes to games and contests that require luck, and I usually steer clear, especially when money is involved.
Sometimes we have to dig deep for the things worth celebrating, because not all victories arrive carrying balloons.