This document discusses the meanings of competition and cooperation. It defines competition as using knowledge, skills, and values in interactions with others for personal and professional life. Cooperation is defined as an agreement where two or more parties join together for a common purpose, and can take different forms like national, international, or institutional cooperation. The document then provides examples of competition between animals for food and light, as well as definitions of labor competition and economic competition. It concludes that competition is important for thinking about the future but should be done in a positive way without trying to take advantage of others.