Today, many people think competition is the key to success. They pursue their own personal goals with no regard for the people around them. I believe such thinking is out of date. I believe contemporary society, including society as a whole as well as individuals, demands that we cooperate with others. Real success will come when we grow together, rather than hold each other down.
The world economy is expected to remain prosperous, at least into the near future. However, the adverse effects of high oil prices, vicious competition for strategic resources and global pollution are on the rise. To overcome these problems, countries must be mindful of all their relationships and act with integrity at all times. The fight against problems such as AIDS, poverty and terrorism requires cooperation. Our own personal success is no different. In order to succeed, we must cooperate to solve problems.
Today, information and knowledge are growing to the extent that no individual can master everything. Cooperation allows us to learn from others. When we combine the knowledge of many, companies can innovate, human beings can be sent into space, diseases can be conquered. We need each other to fill in the gaps in our knowledge and understanding.
By being flexible, supportive and willing to compromise, we will have more success in our lives and careers. We can still retain our own independence, our unique natures, our core competencies, but through cooperation, we will expand our identities and develop stronger relationships. These are, after all, the source of self-esteem and satisfaction in life.
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