Nature’s laws were straightforward in antiquity. You would die if you didn’t compete for food, shelter, or sex. There is still a lot of competition for those things, but it actually makes us weaker.
Two things can go wrong when we compete.
- We begin copying our competitors.
- We spend too much time focusing on our competition rather than our own company.
Imitating competitors in our personal lives is a common trend. We’re all in it for the money, whether it’s with our co-workers, friends, or even our own families. You’ll be stripped of your sense of self and dignity as a result of this. True power comes from within oneself. Avoid comparing yourself to others. It isn’t necessary to drive a more expensive car. This can also be used in the workplace. It was during this time that Apple became one of the world’s leading technology companies. Microsoft squandered a golden opportunity by concentrating solely on Apple. The company’s focus on innovation and value creation continued in the interim. There is no such thing as “best” or “worst” in life or business. Only in sports is that true. But in reality, most things in life are arbitrary. The most important thing is to be unique. First-place winners in business tend to do well, too.
Because it isn’t the point, competition is inherently harmful. Don’t worry about how much better you are than your competition; instead, focus on the value you bring to the table. “Your competition is not other people, but the time you kill, the ill will you create, the knowledge you neglect to learn, the connections you fail to build, the health you sacrifice along the path, your inability to generate ideas, the people around you who don’t support and love your efforts, and whatever god you curse for your bad luck. “As stated by James Altucher
