"they were not as competitive but more cooperative"
Why would anyone consider that good.
I've never entered into anything in my life that I didn't intend to win or think that I had the ability or equipment to win.
I wouldn't consider entering into anything to be an alsoran!
"I've never entered into anything in my life that I didn't intend to win or think that I had the ability or equipment to win."
Um, I take from that statement that you aren't married....
LOL
'heard ya the first time. Did you have to say it twice to believe it yourself?
One can succeed without the need to compete. Indeed, that 'need' can get in the way of achievement...unless you're playing competitive sports or the like -
I'm a writer and a Portrait artist. I have never felt the need to be a 'better' writer or artist that someone else, only to be the best writer/artist I, myself, can be.
To feel you need always to be better than others is sad on so many levels.
The important things in life, like faith, marriage and family, have nothing to do with competition.