You have probably often heard the saying “there’s nothing wrong with a good dose of healthy competition”. I think there is a lot of truth in this saying.
When I think back to my childhood I recall spending alot of time as a competitive sportsperson. All the hard work and hours put into training really did pay off. I was selected for various representative school teams and enjoyed competing and achieving at the highest level.
Later as an adult I enoyed and was successful competing at local and international music competitions. There’s nothing quite like the sweet taste of success eh?
There is however a downside to competition and that can rear its ugly head when the focus moves from the heart felt enjoyment of the activity to winning at all costs. The latter being an egocentric response to a neurotic need to achieve at all costs rather than for the love of the thing itself. The mind must win at all costs! This experience is short-lived. Continue reading