Competitive

At some point,

being competitive 

became an ugly attribute.

But as I thought about it today,

it depends on how it's used.

Being competitive 

sharpens drive, persistence, determination…

and I don't have to compete with others.

To me, that energy can be used

in more productive ways.

But I can be competitive with myself.

Why?

Because I know my potential,

and when I fall short,

it's not because circumstance

or bad luck.

It just means I can push harder,

focus more, and deliver.