Don’t write to beat other writers. Write to give gifts to readers.
Don’t read to beat other readers. Read to receive gifts from writers.
Don’t create to beat other creators. Create to realize the gifts inside of you.
Don’t share to beat other share-ers. Share to help people on similar paths as you.
Extrinsic rewards have their place… but never lose sight of intrinsic value.
When we compete, we adopt a winner/loser mindset—and sometimes lose sight of the intrinsic beauty of the tasks we’re choosing to do in and of themselves.
When we contribute, we adopt an abundance/ win-win mindset—and get to experience the intrinsic beauty… not just in the tasks… but in the effect they have on the people who you’re no longer looking to as “losers”—but as community/ team players who are helping raise the tide… just like you.
P.s. I asked what the best feeling(s) in the world are. Here are the answers. I hope they bring perspective and joy to your day :)