Competitive vs Cooperative: Which One is Better?

Some people argue that being competitive is more beneficial than being cooperative at school, work, and on a daily basis. This essay will discuss both views before concluding that being a team player is relatively better than competing with other people.

Having a competitive mindset might be beneficial because it can boost a person's motivation. It is well-known that human beings have an ego to be the best, at the same time, we do not like to be seen as lesser than others. By seeing other people work, some individuals might set the bar higher, resulting in producing better-quality output. For instance, a marathon athlete is motivated to accelerate their speed when they see their opponents trying to overtake them. 

On the other hand, the best way to complete a difficult task is through cooperation. Furthermore, by dividing the job into several parts and distributing it among several individuals, the work might feel easier to do. In addition, an individual can focus on more details of their parts, which can lead to a higher-quality result. For example, a music festival like Pestapora is handled by an event organizer with several divisions that each has its own focus. In this case, cooperation might be needed more than a competitive mindset.

In conclusion, although a motivation boost for being ambitious can sometimes be beneficial, the importance of cooperation is relatively more significant than being competitive in everyday life. I believe that by cooperating with each other, people can achieve many great things as a society.