there's no "I" in team...

...but there is an "I" in win.

What a great saying, not necessarily because I think these are words to live by, but because I do enjoy the clever manipulation of an earnest lesson meant to emphasize the value of teamwork. This does highlight the conflict inherent in competitive endeavors, which often leads to a situation in which the individual's best interests are seemingly no longer aligned with those of the group. How do we teach children to deal with these challenges, for which there are no right or easy answers?