What does the word ‘competition’ bring to mind? Excitement? Joy? Enthusiasm? Or is it something closer to fear, angst, and stress?
Competition is a constant companion for many, right from their earliest days in school. While some use the spirit of competition as fuel, others are crippled by the fear and anxiety they experience. Why this disparity?
Many a time, we are advised to be ambitious and goal oriented in our lives. But by tweaking up our ambitions and desires without proportionally incrementing our competence, are we not inadvertently setting ourselves up for stress?
“Competition is not the bad thing – lack of competence is the bad thing”
– Sadhguru
In this video, Sadhguru is asked a question that has likely crossed everyone’s mind: The idea of competition is so ingrained in our minds and creates a lot of unnecessary stress. What can be done about it?
Starting at the core of the problem, Sadhguru unravels the question and leads us to a place where competition is no longer a burden but a joyful process. He offers a simple way to ensure that competition can flourish without the need to compare oneself with others. Brimming with directness and simplicity, this is a video for anyone who wants to leverage competition for genuine growth.