It is argued that competitive spirit is seen as a positive habit for individuals in recent years. I strongly believe it is a positive quality that a person should possess. While this phenomenon can have negative impacts such as becoming frustrated with others, the potential positive side, mainly associated with pushing people to work harder, should also be taken into account.
First and foremost, competing with peers can assist and motivate people to push themselves. People, especially men, naturally tend to be more competitive and desire to achieve everything compared to women. In recent years, competitiveness has been boosting among adolescents because competing with each other helps them to learn faster and in a much more interesting way. This, in turn, leads to a growth literate generation. Take China, for instance, where most teenagers or children try to compete as it helps them to learn more and pushes them to achieve as soon as possible. As a result, China is a more prosperous nation in the world.
Furthermore, on the other hand, contending with peers can be negative for individuals’ brain and morals. As we know, only one who works harder than others invariably becomes champion, which can influence others’ moods and can cause stress among other participants as people tend to compare themselves with others. For example, in Nepal, most people, especially adolescents, undergo stress due to depression because research showed that Professor Charlie, who conducted this research, says “Most teenagers undergo depression because they are comparing themselves with others; therefore, the rate of depression has increased noticeably in Nepal.”
In conclusion, contending with others can assist people to accomplish their aims as long as people do not think negatively.