Think of a time when you competed for something.  Perhaps you can recall your 6th grade baseball team competing to move on in a sports tournament, or maybe you were competing for a job or a scholarship.  Were you competing against others vying for the same prize, or were you competing against some idea of your best?  Or maybe you were involved in a dance contest or Halloween costume contest.  Did you focus on your “competition” or what you felt YOU were capable of?  Does the thought of besting others motivate you or has your understanding of competition and motivation evolved over time?  What are you most grateful for when you have an opportunity to compete?