1,687 Quotes About Competition

All close friendships are marked with competition. Our earliest tests are against our siblings and playmates, and some of that rivalry endures amongst friends into adulthood. Like dogs play fighting, you learn not to bite hard.

Understanding the nuances of rivalry can help extend your career. It doesn’t mean you’ll be holding hands across the finish line. It means their presence makes you better, faster, stronger. Because of them, you’ll find out exactly what you are made of.

Rather than reacting to every obstacle or dashed expectation, incorporate the event into your overall plan. Real life setbacks like rejections, broken promises, and unfair disadvantages will happen. Rethink the meaning behind the emotional triggers and how your reaction will further your purpose. Manage emotions by recognizing their place, but do not allow them to control your moves.

Beating the competition is relatively easy. Beating yourself is a never-ending commitment.

Never underestimate a warrior; the lion in him may be sleeping, but that does not mean he’s dead.

If I never compete. I win. Always.

The game ain't always fair and that's the thing, though. You can play your heart out, everybody don't get a ring though.

There is no triumph when you are standing victor over devastation.

In the school of greatness, it is the persevering who graduate.