Some people think that competition at work, at school and in daily life is a good thing. Others believe that we should try to cooperate more, rather than competing against each other. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Many argue that competing in a variety of daily environments 1is a positive forceis a positive, while others feel a focus on cooperation would be ideal. In my opinion, although competition can yield transformational results, it is more valuable to embrace cooperation as a guiding principle.

Those who argue in favor of competition contend that it 2serves as a powerful motivationserves as powerful motivation. Examples of the impact of competition 3extendexend to many segments of life, including school and work. In schools, the desire to compete can lead a student to study harder than their classmates in order to achieve better grades and 4earn respectsecure esteem from teachers and family members. At work, competition for promotions and higher compensation packages is 5a major reasonthe entire reason that individuals work diligently 6in most workplacesin the majority of company contexts. However, at home, competition rarely has positive ramifications. Family members 7whothat are consistently competing for admiration and 8recognitionrecoginition are likely to suffer from 9mental health difficultiessome degree of poor mental health.

Indeed, there is greater value in fostering a cooperative environment. When individuals work together in teams, whether it be at school, work, or in the home, they are more likely to experience high levels of 10motivation and, more crucially, enjoymentmotivation, and more crucially, enjoyment. Competition can serve as a catalyst for achievement but is unlikely to engender 11the same degree of shared satisfactionthe same heights of unifying satisfaction. A standout example of this would be the dynamics present on a sports team at any level of competition. Even though the players on the team are engaged in a competition, 12their most memorable and lasting experiencesthe most memorable and lasting memories of their experiences are more likely to come from small moments of comradery shared with teammates. This is the reason that many cite times spent working in groups towards a common goal as the highlights of life.

In conclusion, although competition can encourage innovation, cooperation provides a more vital environment of mutual respect and enjoyment of life. Depending on the situation, it is therefore imperative to seek cooperative understanding.