The Sadhguru Podcast - Of Mystics and Mistakes

Why Being Competitive Is Ugly #DailyWisdom

Sep 30, 2025
Sadhguru kicks things off with a thought-provoking reflection on what makes life unique. He emphasizes that every individual is as distinct as a leaf, making competition unnecessary. Instead of measuring ourselves against others, he advocates focusing on personal growth and discovering our fullest potential. Sadhguru calls competition a form of sickness that thrives on others' failures. He wraps up with a powerful reminder to live an unparalleled life, encouraging everyone to blossom without comparison.
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INSIGHT

Uniqueness Makes Competition Irrelevant

  • Sadhguru observes that every life form is unique and incomparable.
  • Recognizing uniqueness reveals that competition is a misplaced concept in the universe.
ADVICE

Focus On Blossoming Yourself

  • Don't strive to be better than someone else because that seeks their diminishment.
  • Focus on making yourself blossom to your full possibility instead.
INSIGHT

Superiority Is A Sickness

  • Sadhguru calls enjoying others' failures a sickness that stems from wanting superiority.
  • True wellbeing comes from being full-fledged and incomparable, not from others' lessening.
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