Power vs. Confidence in Competition | The Psychology of Winning & Emotions

12/03/2025 0 min

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Episode Synopsis

Competition is often seen as a battle of dominance—"I am better than you. I have won."—but is that the healthiest way to approach winning? This video explores the psychology of competition, highlighting the difference between power over vs. power with in athletics and beyond. True confidence comes through growth and learning from victories, rather than using aggression, arrogance, or control to dominate others. While emotions like anger and rage can fuel competition, they are often misused to assert power over opponents instead of fostering real self-improvement. Should competition be about defeating others or improving yourself?Share your thoughts in the comments! 👇#PsychologyOfWinning #PowerVsConfidence #SportsMindset #AthleteMindset #CompetitionMindset #SelfImprovement

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