Competitiveness and collaboration appear to be on opposite sides of an axis. It could be a character flaw. For some of us, it's a situational behavior. If there is such an axis, I am one of those who has spent the majority of my life on the collaborative side, draws their energy and drive from it, and defines collaboration as a value. That's why I've been curious for a long time about the other end, what it looks like, and how it works in certain situations. Indeed, a person who maintains a behavior derives some advantage from it, as it satisfies a need, allowing that attitude to persist.
When we say "competitive," we usually mean that one party wants to outperform the other(s) and has a mindset toward achieving that goal. What we refer to as racing is a phenomenon that contains several rewards, advancement, and learning in domains where the goal is to compete, such as sports or games.
However, we are all aware that some of us feel and act in this manner even when there is no organised race. As a result, competition does not appear to serve a very constructive purpose, as it removes the reference point from the individual. When they can't find it, the ongoing desire for other competitors for one's own performance can lead to demotivation. Furthermore, if he defines himself and his worth in contrast to others, he will face additional severe issues sooner or later. Furthermore, if he is solely focused on winning in situations where he has a natural advantage over others, he may lack the motivation to grow and progress, resulting in a halt in some areas or even the avoidance of new and opportunistic situations.
When this fear of losing a feature is prevalent, it produces a slew of health issues. This is supported by numerous research in the literature. However, if competition losses are used to improve processes without having negative emotional implications, that is, if they are all viewed as learning opportunities, they are unlikely to generate stress and issues. Internalizing that losing is as natural and everyday as winning, that it is not something that can be avoided, and that it does not lessen our value can be a great progress step. If we're not used to this perspective, it's a useful exercise to recognise and name the attitude we're in when we lose a competition.
As I previously stated, the economy is the only environment in which competition between parties is referred to as a beneficial thing. Competition between rival companies that benefits the consumer, or people competing to achieve better, for example, can lead to innovation, innovations, and valuable outputs. However, it is nearly impossible to claim that a business's promotion competition always improves that workplace. People fighting for this position will naturally use any element that will put them in a goal position, and these considerations are rarely related to the organization's or other people's well-being.
When a person's competitiveness is internal, it's easier to see it in a positive light. Adapting to this version would be a good option for personalities who are more likely to compete with others and thrive off of it. As a result, it takes on a shape that is environmentally friendly, allows for progress, and incorporates learning and development. I'm referring to a mindset of creating objectives for ourselves, assessing what we can't do and making new discoveries, and considering what changes would be beneficial along the route to the goal.