Why is the competition always so intense to set new records for maximum stupidity?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Competitors often engage in foolish behaviors to achieve new records or standings.
- In plain terms
- People compete to do stupid things as if it were an achievement.
- What can you take from it?
- Question the value of competing for foolish goals.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is your competition meaningful?
- What are you trying to prove?
Another view
Not all competitive actions are stupid.
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