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There is competition, but it is used in a good way. It is positive to want to go first, provided the intention is to pave the way for others, make their path more easy, help them, or show the way. Competition is negative when we wish to defeat others, to bring them down in order to lift ourselves up.
Dalai Lama
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What this quote means

Competition can be healthy when it aims to uplift others rather than diminish them.

The quote by the Dalai Lama highlights the dual nature of competition. It suggests that competition can be constructive when it fosters cooperation and helps others to succeed, but it becomes destructive when the goal shifts to defeating others for personal gain. Ultimately, the intention behind competition is what determines its impact on individuals and society.

Themes

CompetitionPositivityUpliftIntentionsCooperation

In practice

Example use cases

In a motivational speech about teamwork and collaboration.

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