Don't give up! (ALL ROADS LEAD TO SUCCESS)

[Abhinavsharma]

Not being promoted also has it's perks too — your players have a star added. Some managers do it intentionally, it's called "tanking". It's done to improve players quality, since on an average a young player can gain a star each season. So at the beginning he was 5*, by the end he became 6*, and when the team promoted, he became 5* again. But when tanking, he'll become 7* star in 2 season, thus becoming 6* the season you promoted.

I'd personally be happier finishing 8th-14th than 5th-7th, but this mentality of mine might change if I were Level 30+.

Yup! Thats one of the perk.
But major thing is that you become fearless.

[Arion]

Yup! Thats one of the perk.
But major thing is that you become fearless.

Of course. We're 4 times runner up in all of our 9 seasons. Still we don't have a league. But we do have 2 Cups and A CL. I still won't give up on the hopes of the trophy.
And as others said, a great inspirational post. The quality is increasing. Don't give up