Some Thoughts on the Meaning of Competition

[davidthefat]

My definition of competition is a team that is on the same level as my team, or even higher. What I mean by level is their ability to score and execute effectively. Whether it is robotics, football, or any other sports, it all comes down to discipline and execution. The team that is able to effectively execute consecutively and hang in there longer will be able to put up more points. I do not see "worse" teams as competition, but merely as road blocks. That is the cold hard truth. I see competition as more of a brick wall that I have to go over, around or through.

I am the type of person that holds grudges. May be, grudge is not the right word. If you beat me, I will come back with a vengeance and show no mercy the next time around. It is usually those who beat me that motivate me to do better. I do not care for awards, recognition, or fame. All I care for is the score board. Numbers don't lie. On the field, I will claw, punch, kick and do what ever it takes to get the points up on the board. Off the field, I am a very nice guy.

My mentality is: you can do it, good for you. I will do it better and rub it in your face. Competition is the drive to be better and better every time. Become so good that no one can reach you.

I believe it is this type of attitude that fuels me. For that reason, I believe that I would be a terrible leader. I believe that it should be about the people, not the numbers. That means that my mentality is not fit for leadership.

I strive for perfection, I am never satisfied with mere competence.