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I think when you talk about competing against others, the problem is that you refer to something that's been done already and try to beat it.
Shigeru Miyamoto
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Interpretation

What this quote means

Competing against others limits creativity and innovation.

Shigeru Miyamoto suggests that when we focus on competing against others, we are often trying to surpass existing achievements rather than pursuing original ideas. This mindset can hinder our potential to innovate, as true progress comes from exploring new possibilities rather than merely trying to outdo what's already been accomplished.

Themes

CompetitionInnovationCreativitySuccessSelf-Improvement

In practice

Example use cases

A motivational speech at a startup conference.

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