RE: hunting becoming a competition
Take a couple of does for the freezer and go after a buck better than the last one you got. That's what I do!!
BTW, a better buck is not necessarily a larger rack, but rather one that you get when it is the most memorable and exciting experience and the result of good old-fashioned preparation and hard work!
None of the 4 bucks I have mounted are giants, but all are great memories I'll keep forever!