"competing for the wins! "
Not really
We are different persons in many ways. I've found that if I start taking a hobby or sport seriously or even, god forbid, running stuff for others ... it becomes a chore - and there's a good chance that I'll quit. For some time at least. So, I try to remain laid back and have fun as an "also ran".
Back in 1996 when nobody else had a clue either, I placed 24th out of 91 at our National 3-Gun Champinships. More recently I shot an IPSC match using my 6 shot revolver. It was great fun and I was amazed that I wasn't last in Combined results. I'm thinking of doing the same thing at our upcoming local Level 2 match. And I don't expect to win anything. I've seen the WSBs, and mostly there's reasonable ways to break down the stages for a 6-shooter. Mostly....