Compete defined- strive to gain or win something by defeating or establishing superiority over others who are trying to do the same
"I have been up against tough competition all my life. I wouldn't know how to get along without it." Walt Disney
Collaborate defined - work jointly on an activity, especially to produce or create something
"The secret is to gang up on the problem, rather than each other." Thomas Stallkamp
To Compete or Collaborate, that is the question. The answer is both are good and can be done is a way that creates new pathways for all.
It is not really collaboration or competition, it is the focus on a clear goal and outcome that creates benefits for all. We have seen the beauty of this model over and over in many ways:
I am confident there are thousands of more that have been built in the light of collaboration and/or competition.
"Do your work with your whole heart, and you will succeed - there's so little competition." Elbert Hubbard
The goal is really to be clear on the outcome and to ignite others to bring their personal best to the outcome. When this happens we have an uncommon synergy that produces amazing results.
Related: 4 Elements of Team Building
Collaborate or Competition. They both work. Learn to trust the process and engage with both.
"Your corn is ripe today; mine will be so tomorrow. 'Tis profitable for us both, that I should labour with you today, and that you should aid me tomorrow. "David Hume
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