Competition is great. It is a deeply rooted evolutionary trait that we all possess. What started as a tool for survival is now much more: a tool to thrive and excel, a tool to climb the socioeconomic ladder, and more.
Some people are so competitive that they are willing to compete with anyone at all. They don’t discriminate, whether it’s someone smarter than them in general, their mentors, or even co-founders. They want to be seen as the better co-founders.
I disagree with that kind of energy. There needs to be a desire for collaborative synergy with people you think are smarter than you, and especially if they are your mentors or co-founders.
Super competitive people can sometimes not comprehend the concept of shared goals, and in my opinion, can potentially under-optimize on their long-term potential.
Competition is great, but collaboration is even better.