Are You an Overly Competitive Person?
The following traits indicate a competitive spirit. Review them to find out if you are overly competitive, keeping in mind that these reflect unhealthy competitiveness:
- Willingness to sacrifice friendships and other relationships if they get in the way of winning.
- Agreeing to do foolish things just because someone said you couldn’t.
- Inability to stand behind or beside your friends—insisting on staying ahead, even by a few steps.
- Refusing to accept or admit defeat, regardless of its nature.
- Avoiding finishing games for fear of losing.
- Resorting to cheating when it’s the only way to win.
- Refusing to engage in activities unless you completely master them.
How to Become a Highly Competitive Individual
As noted above, the spirit of competition that seeks growth—professionally or otherwise—is a positive quality. Here are some tips to help you become a constructive and healthily competitive person:
- Compete with yourself: This encourages continuous self-improvement. Evaluate your performance today and aim to do better tomorrow.
- Understand that growth—not victory—is the goal: When competing with someone, remember the goal is to grow, not simply to defeat them. Beating them alone doesn’t fulfill the deeper purpose of competition.
- Step out of your comfort zone: Let competition drive you to take risks. Successful competition requires a spirit of adventure.
- Expand your competitive circle: Don’t limit competition to close friends or colleagues. Look beyond your circle and compete with other successful people to inspire growth.
- Stand out: When you compete with someone successful, preserve your identity and develop your skills to compete in your own unique way.
- Learn from your competitor: Rather than focusing on how to defeat them, look at what skills make them excel and learn from those.
- Turn competition into collaboration: Foster a competitive environment that values collaboration over victory or defeat. Every competitor has unique skills that, if combined, can lead to great success for all.
- Practice meditation: Meditation undeniably helps boost your competitive spirit by deepening your self-awareness and understanding of your capabilities. This enables you to grow and reach your goals more effectively. Don’t forget to download the Tawazon app to explore more about various meditation styles and enjoy a rich collection of guided meditations and podcasts.
