KUT Interiew: Why We're So Bad At Being Good Sports (And How We Can Get Better)

Fall means the new school year is well underway; so is the new football season; and midterm elections are coming up soon. It seems like whether our team or our candidate loses, people have a harder time being good sports or gracious losers these days. Competition is key, and losing can trigger emotional and volatile responses. Why does losing hit us so hard? KUT's Jennifer Stayton talked recently with Central Texas certified life and relationship coaches Junice and Rock Rockman about why we get so attached to these outcomes: