From early on, we are thrust into a competition centered around numbers—be it in classrooms, workplaces, or social circles.
We are told that our worth is tied to test scores, bank balances, or social status.
We then impose this mindset on our children, believing that higher numbers equate to better lives.
But what if this race is flawed?
Fixating on quantifiable achievements narrows our perspective and disconnects us from the present moment.
Like a musician who plays only for applause, we risk losing the joy of the performance itself.
True fulfillment doesn’t come from hitting arbitrary milestones but from embracing the journey without constant comparison.