Don't prove the point

Competition can be a perfect motivator as it pushes us to strive for improvement and also leads to a win-win outcome. Competition is not for everybody because some people don't follow the good side of competition. They are used to following the bad side trying to prove a point at all costs.

As humans, it is a common mistake to try to prove ourselves to others. We want to showcase how far we've come and what we can now do that we couldn't do before. We try to impress our peers and demonstrate that we are better than them.

Often, when attempting to make a point, we tend to focus on what we want to prove rather than what is necessary to prove. This can lead to prioritizing how others will see us over the actual point being made. it requires additional effort to effectively prove a point and maintain an ordinary life.

The struggle

During my school days, I had a friend who would go to great lengths to impress others by borrowing expensive clothes, shoes, and jewelry. Despite his financial situation, he would make every effort to present himself as a rich guy. It was clear to some of us that this guy is broke.

I don't have any problem with people who want to look good. I don't have any problem with people who wear expensive things. If they can afford it that is fine but borrowing clothes, shoes, and bags to prove a point isn't worth it because it will chase potential helpers away from you.

Proving the point is a struggle in many people's lives just because it hinders their growth and also lets them go astray. It's changed them from the right path to a different path. That is why it is important not to fall in this struggle.

Let it speak

It's just like a man who buy expensive clothes if you can still style them correctly, they will still look bad on you, which is how success is. It is better to focus on yourself and keep the building gradually than to focus on how we want people to perceive us.

Every experience and scars we gather over time people will celebrate them when we become more successful and by that time even if you want to hide it, you can't hide it. It's there for people to see and the point will prove itself then.