person A: I was so prepared for the track meet. I spent the previous 4 years getting ready for it.
person B: Wow that is a long time! How did you do?
person A: I ended up coming in 5th overall_comma_ but only the top 3 were able to represent our country. But its ok_comma_ I knew I had come into the meet in the best shape I could have.
person B: Exactly! that is a great outlook to have. You did your best and as long as you are happy personally all the rest does not matter