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Run your own race

low angle view of a young male athlete crossing the finish line first

I am in competition with no one, I run my own race, I have no desire to play the game of being better than anyone, in any way, shape, or form. I just aim to improve, to be better than I was before. That’s me and I’m free. – Anonymous

Human beings are competitive by nature, many will say. However, I beg to differ. Most of us are socialised to become competitive. It starts from when we are barely out of our diapers, when our parents start comparing our developmental milestones.

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