It was a fine afternoon. As I was riding a bike home from my office as usual, I noticed a person cycling in front of me, about 300 metres away. I could tell he was a little 1 than me and I decided to try to catch up with him. It was about one kilometre to go on the road 2 I had to turn off, so I started cycling faster and faster.
Every block. I was getting closer to him just a little bit. In a few minutes. I was only about 100 metres behind mm. I got so 3 that I really picked up speed, trying my best to push myself. Maybe you have4 I was cycling in an Olympic triathlon (三项全能运动).
5 I made it. I passed him by and felt pretty good on the inside at that moment I beat him, of course, but he didn't even know we were 6 . He was still cycling slowly along the street.
And after riding past him, I 7 that I had missed my turn as a result of being so focused (专注的) on competing with him. I had gone almost six blocks further and had to8 and go all the way back.
Isn't that what happens in life when we pay too much attention to 9 with co-workers, neighbours, friends or even strangers, trying to pass them and show that we are more 10 ? We spend our time and energy running after them and at last we miss out on our own 11 What's even funnier is that we just put on a one-man show, for the people we see as our opponents (对手) may know 12 about it.
The 13 of such unhealthy competition is that it's a never-ending cycle. There will always be somebody ahead of you in one way or another, someone with a better job, a nicer car, more money in the bank, etc. So, don't 14 yourself in the event of endless comparison.
Take what life has given you: the height, weight and personality. Dress well and wear it proudly. Stay focused and live a 15 life. There's no competition in destiny (命运). Run your own race and wish others well!
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