Originally Posted by
RST
So if you self-identify as someone who enjoys competition or is very competitive, are you saying that you don't feel affirmed or successful unless you see that there are others whose work is judged to be less worthy than your own?
I think this is a rather snarky interpretation of what others have said.
When competing, I think there should be a first place, a second place, a third place, and a participation ribbon. If EVERYBODY gets a blue ribbon, that reduces the significance of the blue ribbon to nothing more than a participation ribbon. So why bother?
If you view competition simply as a way of measuring your own success or affirmation, then I agree, competition is not for you. I like to compete because it inspires and drives me to do and be my absolute best.