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#485 To Strive With
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Who came up with the idea that the word “compete” has anything to do with “striving against” someone?!?
The word comes from the Latin com- ‘together’ + petere ‘aim at, seek.’
The true essence of the word “compete” is to strive WITH someone toward a goal, NOT against someone.
So, let’s strive together, shall we?
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