THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BEING COMPETITIVE AND HAVING A STRONG SENSE OF PRIDE
Caller: Some people have a strong sense of pride. They are fond of crafting the kind of life they want others to see. They tire themselves out with this conceited lifestyle. What’s the reason for people to go to such an extent?
Master Jun Hong Lu: A person’s sense of pride is one of the by-products of his jealousy and jealousy is inherent in mankind. It is one of the deep-rooted negative human characteristics.
Think about it, when you are jealous of someone, don’t you think there is an element of pride in it? On that note, if you are not jealous of others, would you even have so much self-regard?
Caller: I see. That means, having a strong sense of pride in oneself is part of one’s competitive nature. Is that right?
Master Jun Hong Lu: Being prideful and competitive are different. Some people are unwilling to put in effort in the things they do but they care so much about how others look at them. That said, a person who is competitive is not necessarily prideful. In short, they are mutually exclusive. It is important to distinguish the positive traits from the negative ones.
Source: Wenda20180121A 29:03, Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program
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