There are two schools of thought when it comes to competitive karate. One school believes it brings progress by encouraging the development of skills. the other camp believes it breeds jealousy, greed or envy for another person's position or titles.
Competition is a controversial topic in karate and in life. But no matter where you stand on the issue you can hardly avoid it. You will always find yourself competing for something, whether you're got your eye on a newly created position in your company or that last seat on the train.
I'm all for competition. As I'll explain in a bit, sometimes a computer can provide more help for your development than a good friend. But when competition is taken too far it becomes an unhealthy and undesirable motivational force.
You see, many competitors hate the people who are better than them because they see them as being in a position to block their progress. They also fear those they view as being just below them because they fear they may somehow get above them. In short, competition leads people to begrudge winners, disrespect losers and to be suspicious of just about everyone.
Think about how much time and energy is wasted watching your back instead of getting on with life. There must be a better way to live than in the tension-filled world of competition. Well, there is a better way and it doesn't mean you have to avoid competition altogether. If you compete with the right attitude it can bring out the best in you.
If you can complete with the right attitude it can bring out the best in you
Understand: there will always be people who are more knowledgeable, more talented or more popular than you are. Don't measure yourself against others. Don't let others dictate what goals you set for yourself. Instead, set goals and targets that make sense to you. Compete with yourself. Measure your growth this year in terms of your progress last year rather than against your opponent's progress.
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