This Week with Introspective
The definition of Competitive from the Strengths Profile:
You are highly motivated by competing against others. For you, winning is the only option.
You gauge your progress and success through measuring your abilities in comparison to others.
You feel great when you are first, but you take it hard when you lose. For you, losing hurts.
Questions to help you bring this strength to life:
What types of competition bring out my best energy and motivation?
When does comparing myself to others feel inspiring — and when does it feel draining?
When I lose or fall short, what helps me recover and learn rather than get discouraged?
Resources of the Week
Article
How to promote wellness through healthy competition
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Healthy competition can improve self-esteem, build relationships and improve creativity and innovation. While competition is not always negative, there are some challenges when encountering unhealthy competition, but there are ways to avoid them.
By Culture Partners Staff
Book
Relentless: From Good to Great to Unstoppable
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Tim Grover reveals what it takes to achieve total mental and physical dominance, showing you how to be relentless and achieve whatever you desire.
by Tim S. Grover & Shari Wenk
Video
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Best-selling author Simon Sinek offers a new approach to winning at the “game” of leadership.
By Simon Sinek
Strength Story: Competitive
The Strength of Competitive
For Erin, competition is about growing beyond who she was yesterday. From friendly sibling rivalries to professional excellence and now personal goals in retirement, her Competitive strength drives her to keep learning, improving, and challenging herself. Whether mastering a new skill or finishing the daily crossword first, Erin finds joy in the pursuit of progress. For her, competition is fuel for growth — a celebration of curiosity, discipline, and lifelong evolution.
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