People love games. Probably because we love to compete. And that’s okay. Competition is engaging. It’s pushes participants to improve and innovate.
There are many people who view their careers as a game. Just another competition they’ve been entered in and they want to win. That’s fine. It might help you move up the ladder.
But the most important rule before playing any game is to know what you’re in for. Does winning this game require illegal steroids? Unethical behavior? Long hours spent away from family? Does winning this game lead to happiness? Does it lead to a fulfilling life? Answer those questions before you devote yourself to competition for competition’s sake.
Before you spend your life competing in a game, make sure it’s the right one.