How to overcome the fear of losing?

This isn't strictly relavent but as a Yankees fan I couldn't let it go, Babe Ruth's On Base Percentage was .474 which means he got on base nearly every other at bat, the second highest of all time.

As for the actual question I try to say two nice things to people who beat me. It forces me to think about what they did right about the game and to calm down a little since I'm usually a little pissed when I lose.

Depends on whom you lose to.

For example, if I lose to a guy who has similar rating as me; I get pissed; I curse and then I go on with my playing chess.

If I lose against a guy who has at least 100 points higher rating than me, I chuckle and say meh: I was suppose to lose anyway.

If I lose against a guy who has lower rating than me or if my opponent is one of those guys that like to play instantly after your moves to make it seem like they had anticipated your move and thus appear all cocky and stuff, I immediately close my chess tab, open up youtube and watch some fails.

Btw, trust me on this. The best way to overcome the fear of losing is to get used to losing. Worked for me. :)

Just lose a lot and the feeling will numb

We always need to consider our opponents threats, but more importantly you need to impose your own will. What do you need to do in the position. Make him react to you.

EDIT:

I posted this in the wrong thread... Ah well, good advice anyway. 

The usual dislike of losing games is normal in chess or any competitive activity.

"Fear of losing" indicates a lack of confidence in your own skills.

If you validate your self-worth by winning every game, you will be crushed and feel humiliated when you lose. You will have to separate your ego from the game.

Remember, it is a game: enjoy it in its playing. But if you fear losing: find something  else to do.

To be quite honest, fear of what?

Really, if you have even the slightest extra heart palputation, that's weird. Recognise it for what it is. It's a board game. I understand it's only my opinion. 

: )))

I can quote Josh Waitzkin:
 'It's very important to accept that winning and losing, flying high and smashing into walls, will both be part of our lives. Instead of fighting or ignoring this reality, we should embrace it and make it work for us.

When I look back on my competitive life so far - in chess and in the martial arts - it's true, I've won a lot of big games, championships, titles … but the funny thing, if I'm being completely honest, is that I hardly remember the wins. Most of them weren't terribly important moments in my growth as a human being. But the losses, Oh, I remember the losses. I remember the pain, the heartbreak, sometimes being inches away from a dream, a world championship title and falling just short--each big loss is crystal clear in my mind because the experience was packed with life lessons that ultimately made me the person I am today.

So if you think about that reality, of the losses being our greatest teachers, it's liberating. It sets you free to put yourself on the line, to give it your all, and to recognize that when you come out on top, it will feel nice, it will be a sign you may be learning in the right direction. But when you lose, if you have really put your heart on the line, you will be offered a unique opportunity to grow. There is no shame in losing; there is only shame in not trying. '

Winning, losing, drawing ... who cares ?

Feel the fear,

but do it anyway.

No rebirth, without pain.

But there is always room for a glass of beer.