Competition has both advantages and disadvantages. II

Competition has both advantages and disadvantages. II
What are the major ones?
Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

Competing is quite human, and it can be seen in every stage of human life. Today, people are living in a world of competition, and they try to survive and make themselves fit into the new competitive world order through outstanding performances. Competition has many advantages that are beneficial to us, but it has some drawbacks too if it is handled recklessly. 60 words

Obviously, there are many positive impacts for competing with others. Firstly, it enables individuals to identify their strengths and weaknesses. Therefore, it encourages them to do hard work and perform better. Secondly, one can understand the reality of life by facing both the ups and downs. Consequently, he or she can successfully face the adversities of life. There are many living examples for this: like Barak Obama, the US present, V.R. Krishnamoorthy of Infosis, Maradona, the sports legend, to mention a few. And it is interesting to be competing as well. 90 words

When it is viewed from the other side, competition has some drawbacks. That is, unhealthy competition promotes selfishness among people. That will ultimately lead to the deterioration of one’s personality. Moreover, many people resort to unethical practices to defeat others. Bribing judges and influencing them in someone’s favour and sports persons going for doping to enhance performance etc. are common. In fact, both success and failure impose a kind of pressure on the participants. It will adversely affect the behaviours if one cannot take it as a challenge. 85 words

In short, competition is ubiquitous and success is the result of one’s hard work and individuals should promote healthy competition among them and give more importance to win than to defeat others. So the above findings make it clear that advantages of competition far outweigh its disadvantages. 45 words.

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Written by Ms. …………………………….Level II student.
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