While I was riding a bike, I noticed a man about half a mile in front of me. He was traveling at a lower speed, so I decided to1 him. I had about a mile to go on the road before turning off.
I started2 faster and faster. And every block, I gradually closed the distance. Finally, I3 him and passed him by. I felt like a4 , while he seemed unaware that we were in a5 .
After I passed him, I realized that I had been so6 on competing against him that I had7 my turn, had gone nearly six blocks past it and had to turn around.
Isn't that what8 in life? We spend most of our time9 with neighbors, friends and family, trying to10 them, or trying to outdo them — while there was never a competition in the first place.
We use most of our time and energy competing with others instead of11 our destination, and we miss out on our own paths to our destinies12 .
Unhealthy competition is a continuous process and a never-ending cycle. No matter what you do, someone will always be13 you; someone with a better job, a nice car and more money.
Feel grateful for what life has offered you, stay concentrated on your14 and live a healthy life. There's no15 in destiny. Run your own race of life and wish others well!