Competition is a destructive ideology

• We are taught to believe that competition is healthy, but it is a destructive ideology that pervades our society and distorts our thinking.
• Competition leads to a struggle for survival with no profits for anyone and no meaningful differentiation.
• The more we compete, the less we gain.

The education system fuels competition

• The education system drives and reflects our obsession with competition.
• Grades, standardized subjects, and intense rivalries for conventional careers are all manifestations of this.
• This system turns students into conformists and beats their dreams out of them.

The trap of competition

• Winning a fierce competition can be a trap that prevents you from creating anything new.
• The opportunity cost of winning a competition can be enormous, as it may lock you into a conventional path and prevent you from pursuing more creative endeavors.