Compete with only yourself is a chapter in my book. It is one great teaching my parents gave us that helped me not to try to outdo another person. Rather to strive to be a better version of me by setting my goals and working towards achieving them. It has helped me so far to reach my set goals whilst maintaining healthy relationships with my peers. Children should be encouraged not to compare themselves with others so they can have good self esteem to attain whatever heights they want in their academics.