Do I have to lose to win?

This is the progression so far in the last league that has frustrated me to no end:

Level up Magikarp to max before entering any league matches. Takes about a day with the time period between training point refills
Progress through the league until a certain point is hit where the JP of my Magikarp does not exceed the other trainer's Magikarp, and thus I lose the match, ending in an early retirement
Retire the Magikarp, and go through all the cutscenes before catching yet another Magikarp
Repeat the process again.

I have done this loop for 3 times so far already in the Quick League, and with 3 more leagues left until the final league, it's frustrating me completely. Is this the normal gameplay loop? Is there a way to retire my Magikarp early so that I can catch a new Magikarp with my new Trainer level so I can progress through without having to go through hitting that point where I have no choice but to restart? I would not like to play if this is the intended gameplay loop as, I feel like, wastes the whole point of catching "special" Magikarp that have benefits and whatnot, like the gold Magikarp.

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Does someone have to lose for someone to win?

Maurice Saatchi is often misquoted as having said,\u201d It's not enough for us to win, someone else has to lose.\u201d What he actually said was, \u201cIn order for us to win, someone else has to lose.\u201d

Why is it better to lose than to win?

Losing Prevents Complacency Confidence is great, but losing helps remind us that somewhere, someone else is potentially bigger, better and stronger. When we win all the time, we can become complacent, resting on our laurels and refusing to grow. Losing on the other hand can drive us to always improve and grow.

Does losing make you better?

Losing also gives you drive and purpose. It makes you want to strive to be better and achieve what you previously couldn't. Losing also forces you to learn how to evaluate yourself. The only way to make adjustments and improve is by looking in the mirror and fixing what doesn't work.

Is it OK to not win?

It's okay to lose, to lose often, and to lose time and again. It builds character, shows us how to keep on when the going gets tough, and teaches you that you are always stronger than you think you can ever be.

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