David Coveney

A personal blog transitioning into an exploration of the intersection of design, technology and ethics

Tag: karting

  • Why learning to lose is the path to winning

    Why learning to lose is the path to winning

    Last night was the count for the local by-election, in which I stood as a Liberal Democrat candidate. I lost. I came third. And I’m OK with that. But this isn’t a political blog, at all, even though I’m involved in it. So if you want the results, they’re here. Once upon a time, I…

  • It’s OK, Coming Second Isn’t So Bad

    It’s OK, Coming Second Isn’t So Bad

    One of the lessons I’ve learned, from motorsport and life in general, is that coming second is actually OK. You’re brought up in school to believe that winning is important. Anything else is being a loser. Well, they’re wrong. The minute you learn to accept that you win by being the best that you can…

  • Vroom-Vroom

    Racing on a budget…