A racehorse that consistently runs just a second faster than another horse is worth millions of dollars more. Be willing to give that extra effort that separates the winner from the one in second place. H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
My advice would be to follow your dream. Most of my life, I was in second place before I came in first place. I hope that inspired people to never give up. Jackie Evancho
Winning isn't everything, but it beats anything in second place. William Cullen Bryant
A friend told me about a Nike competition, where they give you one minute to do tricks with a basketball. I wasn't going to go, but they were giving away free sneakers. I ended up coming in second place. Ramon Rodriguez
I put my career in second place throughout both my marriages and it suffered. I don't regret it. You make choices. If you want a good marriage, you must pay attention to that. If you want to be independent, go ahead. You can't have it all. Lauren Bacall
Money isn't everything, but it's way ahead of whatever is in second place. Dutch Proverb