While #cycling, I noticed a
person about a quarter kilometer ahead of me. I could tell he was cycling a bit
slower than I was, so I decided to try to catch up with him. I had about a
kilometer left on the road before my turn-off. I started cycling faster and
faster, gaining on him little by little with every block. After a few minutes,
I was only about 100 yards behind him. Determined to overtake him, I pushed
myself harder, as if I were in the final leg of the London Olympic triathlon.
Finally, I caught up with him
and passed him by. Internally, I felt an immense sense of satisfaction. "I
beat him," I thought, even though he didn't even know we were racing.
After passing him, I realized
that I had been so focused on this impromptu competition that I missed my turn.
I had gone nearly six blocks past it and had to turn around and backtrack.
This experience made me reflect
on how often in life we focus on competing with others—whether co-workers,
neighbors, friends, or family—trying to outdo them or prove that we are more
successful or important. We spend our time and energy chasing after others and,
in doing so, miss out on our own paths to our destinies.
#Moral: The
problem with unhealthy competition is that it’s a never-ending cycle. There
will always be someone ahead of you—someone with a better job, a nicer car,
more money in the bank, more education, a prettier spouse, a more handsome
partner, better-behaved children, and so on.
Embrace what life has given
you: your height, weight, and personality. Dress well and wear your uniqueness
proudly. You will be blessed by it. Stay focused and live a healthy life.
There’s no competition in destiny. Run your own race and wish others well!
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