We’ve all heard that “life is not a game,” but do we really believe it? At every stage of life, we face competition, both in our personal and professional lives. Competition in the workplace is inevitable, but it is also valuable. “Good competition is very important for personal rewards and for promotion or career success,” said Bradley J. Brummell, an associate professor in the Henry M. Kendall College of Arts and Sciences.
Competition among colleagues sets us apart, and taking risks and growing within ourselves is a better way to stay competitive. However, constantly comparing yourself to your colleagues can be self-defeating. Unnatural competition has its own dark side as well, such as it can heighten stress, blind you to organizational goals and drain your morale. The key to staying competitive and ahead of the competition is to use your strengths, compete on your own terms and make the most of opportunities.
In every organization, regardless of size and industry, you will meet more capable and successful people. There’s a good chance they’ll get promoted before you, or get a bigger bonus than you. Instead of getting discouraged, you should always remember that your organization hired you for a reason and that you have skills and abilities that can add value to your organization.
For any reason, if you don’t have confidence in your abilities, be brave enough to identify them. You can take additional professional or personal development training to build your confidence. So stop focusing on your colleagues’ career paths and start exploring and building on your own unique strengths and opportunities to showcase your talents. You can improve your capabilities through further education, which will help you stay abreast of the latest trends and best practices. You might consider a global certification, which is most relevant to your work and allows you to restructure your knowledge.
Life is a game, but it encourages us to go beyond the limits set by our hearts. The only key to surviving the competition in the workplace is by balancing competition with mutual respect for your colleagues and realizing that you are all bound by a common goal: to perform well and to be successful, thus ensuring that it stays healthy.
Are you also surrounded by competition in your organization? Stop worrying about your colleagues and focus on your growth. Keep learning and keep growing.
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