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cdn2wheeler · 10-05-2007, 03:00 PM

I'm sorry, Phil, but I don't buy this.

Setting high goals is one thing and there's a certain type of personality that finds that enthralling. Those who thrive on competition might find it a good way to keep enthused.

But competition, in the final analysis, is actually destructive if it's seen as an end unto itself. Competition is simply one of many drivers behind creativity.

Just like the pursuit of money for the sake of money leaves one hollow and unfulfilled, eternal competition with no thought to the understanding that it's simply part of a process can be dangerous and destructive.

You want to be the best boxer? Fine, by all means, go ahead and train. But wouldn't a more positive frame of reference be "I want to be the best boxer I can be, regardless of anyone else"?

10-05-2007, 03:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
cdn2wheeler Family Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,016	I'm sorry, Phil, but I don't buy this. Setting high goals is one thing and there's a certain type of personality that finds that enthralling. Those who thrive on competition might find it a good way to keep enthused. But competition, in the final analysis, is actually destructive if it's seen as an end unto itself. Competition is simply one of many drivers behind creativity. Just like the pursuit of money for the sake of money leaves one hollow and unfulfilled, eternal competition with no thought to the understanding that it's simply part of a process can be dangerous and destructive. You want to be the best boxer? Fine, by all means, go ahead and train. But wouldn't a more positive frame of reference be "I want to be the best boxer I can be, regardless of anyone else"? Last edited by cdn2wheeler; 10-05-2007 at 03:01 PM. Reason: formatting