Is Too Much School & College Competition Taking A Toll? - Sadhguru

In this must-watch video, Sadhguru answers a student’s question on competition in college, and whether it is a good idea to try and be better than others.
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[@deepjoshi1333]

Big thanks to the lady for asking that question. Very important topic pulled out. 🙏

[@kalgandikota259]

Very important topic and Very apt response by Guruji

[@utsaharya5463]

Today the competition is to that extent when students are committing suicide failing to cope up with such pressure and those who don’t, end up in having severe depression.

[@utsaharya5463]

We have lesser no of jobs and more abs more unemployed graduates/ qualified students

[@viciousraccoon7094]

There are enough numbers of jobs, just not enough peoples with right skills.

[@utsaharya5463]

Vicious Raccoon Maybe you aren’t skilful but people are.

[@viciousraccoon7094]

@@utsaharya5463 well i haven't seen any person with skills doing bad or unemployed, not sure about you 🤐

[@utsaharya5463]

Vicious Raccoon the scope of your eyes isn’t that large to see all the qualified unemployed people in India. So who ever you’ve seen/met doesn’t represent the condition of the whole of our youth.

[@swavnasahoo711]

. Being in the science stream, the word competition is like a bullet through. I made it to the "achievers " section of our school..I still remember how we were given that talk of shame if we didn't make it. It's uglier in coachings where the teachers you are so open to, keep preaching about competition otherwise life is not worthy. Even though I was good at what I do, I wasn't competitive enough, and hence wouldn't be taken seriously. Ignored. Tagged childish . One of my cousin sisters, she ranked an AIR 1 in a coaching exam. When I was praising her, I was asked to keep mum and not say anything because I didn't do any such thing. What the hell is this? The so called toppers keep comparing themselves. I can't understand that. And being in such environment is suffocating. I don't know . I want to live a better life. And for once. Experience happiness. Simple. And pure.

[@kartik2673]

💯

[@arushityagi219]

I can totally relate . But I’m so freaking competitive that I’m never satisfied and neither are our indian parents unless you come first in everything

[@nidhichandel7104]

Yass...I can feel it..being a medical student.

[@stardust628]

Have been there. It has even taken a toll on my mental health. I am diagnosed with GAD. It's really tough to cope even though I know what I'm going through.

[@swavnasahoo711]

dust idk where u @ rn. Already passed that phase, immediately post it or further. If u are a student in +2 or drop, I would just say focus on the required, with good resources u can learn any skill and do anything, no matter what background. And if u are past that, I would say just be with urself. acharya prashant to the rescue. Just relaxing into ur own self. A little bit of introspection with a little but of easing off does great for the circuits. 🤞

[@dipinnaik5578]

From now on I dont want to be better than them , and all that matters to me is that I want to explore my full potential . Thank you sadhguru

[@raisa_cherry35]

❤👏👏

[@shleshakatre]

❤👍

[@helloooitsmeami___]

👏👏👏

[@arpanjyotibora]

me 2 brother🙏🙏🙏

[@fabdoc6099]

The most successful people said they never competed with others. They just looked at what they were doing.

[@gorang1558]

@paul w achieving something good in life

[@hddggfdaa]

I often compare myself with my friends that they are good in mathematics and i am not! But now I am feeling good! Thanks Sadhguru!

[@CypherX-Sec]

You know I am also terrible student in maths😕😕

[@vanshika1724]

Same

[@forgiveandforget5316]

@@CypherX-Sec my dear don’t worry,life is not all about maths you know why because success is valued by others around as but self satisfaction is most important element in a human life as it can be only valued by an individual .Try to be a good human being,help others,be humble,meek and study well, not to attain good grades but for self satisfaction that I have done something good.god will bless you.remember one thing in life as you enjoy success,embrace failures also

[@gaurangrai6772]

Same

[@ReenaBharati-q7q]

Same 😢😢

[@priyanshudahiya8267]

The best line was “The blade of grass has equal importance as a oak tree” . Sadhguru never fails to fascinate me. Respect to Sadhguru from bottom of my 💓. Her words are like anti- Depressant medicines.

[@MyJS22]

Yes I too felt this... Suprb na our guru...

[@SUpersaiyajinjerkbag]

He was wrong though how in blazes is a blade of grass worth as much as an entire oak tree?

[@goutamboppana961]

i thought its the sickness sentence man it was a good roast

[@aditi1101]

@@SUpersaiyajinjerkbag exactlyy and how in storm is an oak tree worth as much as a blade of grass? We all have our own significance that's why comparing with each other is pointless

[@Yash-em2qm]

I love Sadhgurus sudden "HELLO"

[@deekshapathak3790]

Being better than other Is a pleasure to you Then it is a sickness...

[@nikhil3155]

Would you like to get bullied

[@goutamboppana961]

ah ah ahhhh

[@Eucalyptus-g5n]

I never felt that so I am not sick

[@astoraan6071]

East and South Asian schools really need to listen to this

[@haritham4495]

Sadguru please come to AP and teach our corporate educational system... children are being crushed by competitive misinterpretation of educational institutions

[@rajashekharjakkani2330]

New Education system will coming soon by sadhguru

[@shashankashura1654]

Your jagan won't allow him ... if there is any pastor he may allow..

[@haritham4495]

@@shashankashura1654 u came to nice place , don't show ur frustration on others here.... some educational institutions in AP and Telangana are in the control of one minister of last govt...I don't bother for that..my concern is on children who r being stressed for ranks and committing suicides by the wrong guidelines of educational institutions. Sadguru is teaching Humanity not hatred towards other religions.... Follow sadguru perfectly...

[@shashankashura1654]

@@haritham4495 I dont have frustration on anyone sister I'm just telling u the open fact. He is going to convert all people into christianity for funds and donations.

[@haritham4495]

@@shashankashura1654 ok brother..it's not the place for political discussion, let me confirm u.. I am Hindhu , I support BJP in central I voted to Jagan Garu in state... please don't spread gossips on others... People of AP gave him landslide victory , do u think it's possible by only particular ethnic group.... Hindus r majority in AP they voted him...

[@samur420]

3.38 "Being better than somebody, if it's pleasure for you, you enjoy other people's failures, and that's a sickness " ------------ So beautifully put 👌👌👌👌👌

[@osse1n]

*The only person we should compete with is our own selves - in becoming better by the day, in all aspects.*

[@thelittlesnuffles5302]

Have been in the education profession for almost 30 years. Competition should be highlighted in one way only - compete against yourself, strive to make yourself better, in every way possible. Pity it revolves mainly around academia. Learning and receiving an education is priceless, but certainly not to the detriment of one’s welfare and social interactions. I agree wholeheartedly with Sadhguru. God Bless.

[@radhakrishna1845]

Compete with your self.... There are two here.... Your ego.... Your soul.... Follow the dictates of your soul... Your true self.....

[@thelittlesnuffles5302]

Radha Krishna Agree 1000% RK.

[@rabbi619]

You are wrong

[@rvind000]

@@radhakrishna1845 Just makes yourself more competent by being totally involved in whatever you are doing.

[@jamesbedukodjograham5508]

Everyone is important In this planet out there. I wish more people would appreciate this Video because College and University is just a phase of life for a period of time.

[@राहूलकूमार-थ5ध6प]

The education system is sickkkk..

[@radhakrishna1845]

Competition breeds hatred, jealousy, etc.... All negative emotions.... This directed externally.... We all have a second brain... Just below the navel..... Most important for well-being...

[@nexuscross3233]

@Ricardo Santos no it doesn't

[@alphawavesready6639]

@@nexuscross3233 for many it does.

[@Rogue_Syndicate_98.]

I agree 100% with SADHGURU.

[@rosiesocial]

Please go to my chenal

[@megsrock]

Blossom like a human!! I have never heard in my life this particular line in my entire life from anyone. Agree ?!

[@BRBHARDWAJ]

I knew it from childhood 😊

[@shubhamgoyal4162]

I could have killed myself ......1 month ago ......if u were not there.......now I can feel the life 😇🙏 Namaskaram

[@prajwalwarhade7273]

It's the best thing you have ever done!🙏

[@nkstudios4947]

Shubham Goyal good wishes for your further future

[@shubhamgoyal4162]

Sadhguru and Sandeep Maheshwari= Happiness..........I think they both are truly enlightened....... nowadays I am fully alcoholic to Life........

[@yoppindia]

Be brave in a good way.

[@apexlegendsindia]

I actually attempted suicide ... But somehow I survived ... I am not going to do that again...

[@somethingatheistic1386]

I got 85 Percent in 12 th class and these are very less marks because a lot of students scored so much good marks i started comparing myself with others and then i started thinking that i am a looser in life but sadhguru changed my perspective thank you sadhguru

[@gamerrex5940]

I got 97% in 10th but can't focus on my 11th grade studies because I realised I'm tired of trying to "prove myself". Earlier having higher marks was like an important part of my identity, but now it isn't and thus I keep asking myself is this really worth all that? Studying is harder than it used to be...

[@Krishnapriye202]

@@gamerrex5940 it's totally normal to feel that way ,yes syllabus and course suddenly paces and gets hard in 11th grade but don't feel burdened do how much you can learn how much you can. And it's no big problem if you score a little less in 11th grade. Trust me we all ahve just passed this grade. My 10th percentage was 93 percent and 11th was 70 percent such a big drop. And yeah i used to feel bad too that my friends scored higher than me. But then it's okay I wrote how much I knew .

[@Krishnapriye202]

And dude if you're in cbse i think you've got some great grades. In 10th even average people can score 85 but in 12th it's even hard to score 75. So chill out ! You're cool also these days colleges rely on entrance

[@panther_zheng]

I got worst grades than my peers and was feeling demoralised. But after watching this, I realise I was always comparing myself to them all along which was wrong.. THANK YOU SADHGURU! Really a blessing to have you and your videos around 💕

[@Golden12395]

Beautiful question and as usual a perfect and sensible answer🙌 Let's all grow together

[@kalgandikota259]

Sister, Is it logical to say from a world stage a statement as follows? "Dragging someone better than you down, if it is a pleasure for you, I call that sickness."

[@lifelessons9236]

Hit like if you love sadhgurus smile ❤️

[@shubhporwal8276]

don't think about being the best.Improve your any one skill to its highest possibility

[@apexlegendsindia]

Thank you so much bro... But what if someone is good at so many things... I am a multi talented... So it's really difficult for me to chose one thing ...

[@shubhporwal8276]

@@apexlegendsindia its the same with me. How i figured it out is, if I am multi talented then I can do everything, so i have decided to DO WHAT IS REALLY NEEDED i.e working towards the betterment of planet.

[@shibli2591]

This type of things should taught in our classes. Because in today world this is very important

[@NoThing-ec9km]

First...like if u think sadhguru is best guru.

[@Maheshrpsharma]

yes

[@srinidhi7140]

Namaskaaram 🙏

[@Maheshrpsharma]

@@srinidhi7140 hello

[@NoThing-ec9km]

@@srinidhi7140 Namaskaram..my dream is to go in isha yoga centre...

[@srinidhi7140]

@@NoThing-ec9km ok good

[@shankarr5343]

Some people disliked this video. How to categorize them? I am so blessed, as a parent, that lots of videos on education and youth are coming up now from sadhguru which is helping me a lot. Pranams Guruji

[@shashankashura1654]

Yin and Yang. Likes and dislikes. That's what is human order.

[@cultiv82cre88]

Gratitude for your time. Thank you for helping us grow.

[@punitsalian1587]

World needs Sadhguru and every human deserve him.

[@adampetrie7271]

We all have our own God given talent and it is the individuals own special talent that should be nurtured and given the time to grow. The education system is destroying creativity. I agree with Sadhguru completely.

[@abhishekghosh4781]

these words should make modern parents understand who pressurize their children

[@rogerdesousa1451]

Peace on earth isn’t about competition nor superseding! It’s about working together to achieve a similar goal!

[@RameshK-ic8kl]

That 's awesome sadhguru. you are slapping this educating system in chappals

[@ishachandna3842]

Comparison is the root cause of anxiety and other mental problems . So we should take care of ourselves rather than bothering about what other people are doing . Because this will give us our mental peace back .

[@rahulnair7894]

Been such a fan of sadhguru that i have already watched this in 2 hours video taken in london school of economics

[@Rdawo721]

It's not about competing against others at all in University. The key and main focus should be self-development where one thinks about improving themselves on being better for their own benefit. Achieving ones own fullest potential living life to the fullest is the concentration. Thus, don't think of competition in terms of being better than everyone else in school for example. Instead, view it as a way of competing with yourself in order to be the best version of yourself learning new skills and abilities independently for personal and professional growth, achieving progress, success and other goals for the individual. The definition of competition is being misconceived and has been for years in society. The education system needs to change in order to help change students way of thinking to focus on acquiring new knowledge and wisdom for changing their lives and sharing this with others for providing them with life changing experiences as well. The point is to support others for living a happy, healthy and balanced lifestyle overall.

[@alizulqarnain5346]

Great teaching of shiva was there is no identity... There is no competition... Try with 9 billion people it won't help the world ... Shiva always considered himself the last not the first ... The loser while all win... He wasn't focused on identity ... He never followed any one he only explored. . shiva never wanted to rule over anyone .. this is the wisdom of free will ... True meaning of being human and shiva ... Shiva would even try to lose so all can win . . But what is the victory about ... This is a wisdom of shiva he doesn't want bad for anyone ... So what is the our victory based on truth and finding the greater version of ourselves ... This is what shiva wants

[@eunchaelee08]

Can anyone teach me about this amazing person there? Sadhguru. This person has been enlightened and has a vision. I can see that right away just by hearing the way he speaks.

[@tagladyify]

Love this! Each person has tremendous value.

[@vebzp9573]

God's Masterpiece.. SADGURU!❤️❤️

[@abhishekchaubey5844]

If being better than somebody is pleasure for you, i call that sickness

[@kalgandikota259]

If smearing/dragging someone better then you down(from a world stage), is pleasure for you, I call that sickness.

[@kushagrasonkar]

4:39 John snow taking economic classes at the university. That's not what Ygritte meant John.

[@NissanR33Ztune]

LOL the guy in the middle is getting his ego smashed just look at his expression so sad....

[@ghanarajrajasundram3957]

I went to interview and everyone watch me as enemy. Went i went to the temple with the same people everyone watch me like humanity is the need.

[@josephisrael8959]

I've recently discovered this guy, I like him. I deffo look forwards to listening to more of his speeches in the future.

[@shamimashabnam8444]

Yes I firmly believe that

[@luminous.lumine]

Hey you, yes YOU!!!! Have a nice day〜🍀☄️

[@rahuljinsi4071]

U2

[@harshdeshmukh3021]

Important question.. Asked meticulously.. And as always a great answer..

[@Hndjdj400]

Something every student can relate...

[@chiranjeebtalukdar9423]

We start with comparing our grade. But we end up comparing our whole life with others. Let it be jobs, let it be out money; it all started with comparing the grades. And this comparison is engraved by our parents, our society...

[@saipb6205]

Sadhguru 💓

[@srinidhi7140]

Namaskaaram 🙏

[@super_vnk]

Thanks, Sadhguru

[@kamaldayemaharaj1927]

Thanks very much appreciate Sita Ram adorable J.V Sadhguru congratulations to explaining this topic

[@muhurtmohanshukla7201]

Thank You Sir..

[@shambhaviarora6016]

All my life I have been compared to my sister or my cousins..that really made me depressed and unable to perform at even my level best.. as a mother I will never do this for sure contrary to what my mother did 🙏

[@trendingjatinshorts]

5:56

[@caroleota6325]

Varat Singh I agreed with U.

[@khusboojaiswal8997]

He is best✨

[@selahakhilesh5955]

Amazing words. Thanks very much

[@khushbooslife38]

I was steuggling with this since a day and saw this video felt relieved.will never compare myself to anyone.❤

[@Navrix]

He always says true things he is the best guru

[@atty2032]

in every question i had in my mind,you always answer it, satisfaction!

[@jessiecamalabao1412]

Thank you.. it ease my competitive attitude

[@shrutitripathi760]

Nice Question. Thanks to the lady. Thanks to Sadhguru. 🙂

[@melomane6936]

When we compare ourselves with others our minds will be under stress and guilt which can reduce our performance even more....as we can't focus well on our progress

[@Ajab_dunia]

As much as I listen to him, I am getting more familiar with me. #bow_down 🙏🙏🙏

[@srinidhi7140]

♥️ ನಮಸ್ಕಾರಗಳು ಸದ್ಗುರು ಅವರೇ ♥️ 🙏 Namaskaaram sadhguru 🙏 📚📓📒📑🌼😇🌼📑📒📓📚

[@RK-es8oj]

This is clarity 👍👏🙏

[@Random_Art822]

Not a single dislike to show how much wisdom is in his words

[@enjoyyourlife8582]

🙏🙏100% clarity

[@aayushkumar561]

One of the best video regarding education system.

[@Seeker.6]

Very Well Said👍👌👏🙏🙏🙏 Namaskaram Sadhguru🙏🙏🙏

[@BetterLife23-y7x]

Thank you ♥️

[@kabirtyagi1129]

Peoples don't like to compare themselves to others but there is a problem, and we can say dilemma which consistently force a person to get first position because of the upcoming revenues and the desire of appreciations. And I think this is the only reason behind that The peoples are following the sheep March with hope to get revenues and rewards.

[@shubhanksingh3762]

Sadhguru and his wisdom.❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@manishamishra1168]

Great thought

[@TusharSawant2]

I think I've learnt something new today.

[@SankarJankoti]

What a talk !!!

[@NoreenDyer]

Thank you, and with Love and respect.🙏🤗🕊💙

[@ahsanshaw3007]

Really, this the way we should be in our lives try grow more without thinking about having other people behind you.

[@boingbryan8123]

Tq sadhguru...

[@sanjeebkumarsah6062]

tnps so much 😘😘

[@anjalideogirkar4973]

I think he alone is not liable for changing people's mind..V are equally responsible and liable for changing the views..This system and thinking..Ye sb chize hmse BNI h hm nai BNe is system se..Dis just d fact v all need to understand..I think dats wat sadhguruji is trying to explain..🙏

[@raisa_cherry35]

Excellent 👏👏

[@goldendaffodils8085]

Namaskaram SADGURU 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@leisurely7689]

Helle , good evening thank you for posting this video it helped go through bad marks and grades

[@nishantjha6456]

Sadhuguru it was really inspiring

[@1992rajesh]

4:44 I saw John snow

[@rinhd1977]

Yeah i dont think rich people had perfect grades either

[@DevanshNegi]

I come from a Military Upbringing and I have seen a friend of mine who's brother along with his 5 friends are serving in Indian Army. Remind you getting into SSB & then clearing for Army is not an easy process. But 6 individuals since childhood became a team of them against the world and today they all are Serving Officers in Indian Army. So I ask would you prefer a team of 5 who work together towards their goals or sit distant and alone to become successful. The more people denounce joint study groups or barter etc the more one should wonder what the system has left for you.

[@hiccup7631]

Jon Snow at 4:39 😂

[@AbhaySingh-lu8jb]

Thanks to me to make other happy

[@eternalblisssaswatanand7519]

He Bholenath

[@lakshmijyothi7433]

Iunknowingly did the same throughout my childhood no competition .... know it has become a habit enjoying completely by being my self.👍

[@evilbeauty6297]

This is true

[@SHADOW00748]

Amazing

[@johnchen7117]

Very sensible advice and very good parable. When you want to grow any plants, you nourish the plant, protect it from harm, take care of its environment. Let mother nature take care the rest. Conversely, not satisfied with its natural growth rate, you slice it up, inject growth hormone, subject it to 24hours of UV etc, you may get super fast growth rate and the results maybe beyond your expectations.

[@amithbinesh1723]

Great insight guruji.

[@padmanaban2684]

2nd cmt gurujii from tn🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗and am a school student also.....

[@adityachaturvedi8722]

Plz add subtitle.. In whole Video

[@nandantendulkar9786]

English subtitle is added.