Competition is a friendly word, that can turn into a bunch of negative ones in a really short period. The two words that reflect what you should be aiming at when building yourself, is how to be "better" and at your own "pace". Competition is just a measuring point of your progress. It's the thing that shows you how good you are being honest with yourself and trying new ways to do things better.
Thinking you are competing is the fastest way to kill anyone's spirit or ambition.
You are not in competition with any one person in the world.
You are not in competition with your friends.
You are not in competition with those you started with.
You are not in competition with your business partner.
You are in competition with yourself.
So when you feel you are in competition, know that it's with yourself because no one else will compete with you to be better than them. Look at who you were yesterday and ask yourself. "How can I be better?". You know yourself well, you know your weaknesses and shortcomings, so there's no better person to compete with than yourself.
There’s a particular quote that I’ve always had on my mind which is “Competition and comparison and stress is the enemy of the soul.” When you enter a competition, it’s easy to feel stressed and anxious about how you measure up. That stress and anxiety can serve as a distraction from your goals and most importantly, it can prevent you from growing and getting better.
When I was a kid I used to look up at the stars and wonder, who was out there? Who's looking down on us now? And the fact is, the universe has a lot more to offer than we know. One of my favourite movies as a kid was the original "Star Wars". In that movie, there is a line that says, "May the force be with you", and for me, that's always been a guiding light, a simple message that you can apply no matter what. You may remember as a kid you'd play tag or hide-and-seek. And when it was your turn to hide, you'd go somewhere quiet where no one could find you. If you are lucky, you are still the person who finds the best hiding spot. And when other kids were looking for you, they were practising how to find their own spot. That is what competition feels like. It feels like everyone else is looking for their own spot.
Be better, do better. I always strive for that. I used to be a little bit more selfish when it came to my happiness and my need to be great at all times. The truth is, everyone fails. Everyone fails. You fail a lot. You will never be completely satisfied or fulfilled because you always have a mountain to climb.
After seeing the different monthly reports yesterday, a friend asked me how do certain users do it. Went on to say he tries to copy them yet the result seems different. There is no certain strategy, be yourself, do your thing and hope for the best. There was a time Mj, ate jane, Eby and a few other old users received nothing from the bot for days while we new users were receiving, they've paid their dues which is unknown to many, so when they receive the reward now don't feel sad, they've worked for it.
Being grateful doesn't mean you have everything you need. It means you realize how fortunate you are to have what you have.
Be Grateful for what you have. Not overwhelmed by what you don't have
If you are unhappy or dissatisfied with anything in the world, the solution is to be better, not bitter.
Conclusion
We are still in the part of the new month, it isn't too late to make a decision. Do not put too much pressure on yourself. it's good to set goals, it's good to strive to be better than what we were yesterday, but when it starts hurting us or people around us it's better to slow down a bit.
Rather than compare, why don't you focus on how to improve?.
Thank for Reading!🏹💚🏹
This looks like the second or third time I will write something like this😂. Maybe the topic comes back every month.
Special thanks to my friend @Aasii for the sponsorship renewal. 🙏💚
We may fail sometimes but that's okay for as long as we rise up and be better the next time around. Just don't lose hope and always keep that fire within you burning. Lastly, envy should not prevail in us. ❤