Episode #199 Be More Competitive

Three Problems

• Competitiveness is often a consequence of insecurity.
• When we settle for mediocrity in our home, work, and friendships, we unknowingly encourage others to do the same.
• Competitiveness in the wrong areas comes at a high cost, and that cost is often our relationships with others.

Five Principles

• When we strive to become the best versions of ourselves, we inspire others to become the best versions of themselves as well.
• We can combat our selfish tendencies by committing to out-serve the people around us.
• We can make positive choices even when we don’t feel like it, and sometimes the accumulation of those choices cultivates the emotions we desire.
• Not every situation requires a single winner, and many people can experience victory simultaneously.
• We don’t need to step on others in order to climb the ladder of success.

Five Practices

• Identify one area where becoming more competitive could be a blessing to others.
• When tempted to be competitive in a way that is harmful, consider how you can change the score card to be more intentional where it matters most.
• Choose to admire rather than envy each amazing person you encounter.
• Enter every environment with the goal of being the most interested and inquisitive person in the room.
• Spend time with the people who you most want to resemble.