So Money with Farnoosh Torabi 1926: The Hidden Cost of Competition. Is it Worth It? (Encore)
Feb 2, 2026
Ruchika Malhotra, author and inclusion expert behind Uncompete, asks us to rethink competition and its systemic roots. She explores how scarcity thinking shapes careers, especially for women, and how leaders can foster collaboration and psychological safety. Short, provocative conversations about redefining success, managing comparison, and choosing when to compete.
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Competition Is A Systemic Problem
- Ruchika Malhotra argues competition is not inherently healthy and often stems from systemic scarcity thinking.
- She reframes success around collaboration, abundance, radical generosity, inclusion, and solidarity.
Trade Short-Term Wins For Long-Term Culture
- Choose short-term restraint: foregoing a single competitive move can build long-term cultures where many thrive.
- Collaborate and be generous, but avoid being exploited by setting clear boundaries.
Kids' Soccer As A Microcosm
- Ruchika shares her son's soccer experience to show how competition became high-stakes and damaging.
- She uses the example to illustrate how constant high-pressure competition creates anxiety, not better performance.
