#485. To Strive With
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| Brian Johnson Administrator 556 post(s) |
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? |
