Beating Quote by Daniel H. Pink
“Succeeding makes us feel good. But beating someone else makes us feel really good. Comparing ourselves to others and coming out on top creates a sense of entitlement. And when we feel entitled, we cheat more because, of course, the rules don't apply to awesome people like us.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Drive, 2009
Winning feels good, but surpassing others feels even better, fostering entitlement that can lead to cheating.
In simple terms: Beating others boosts ego and may justify rule‑breaking.
Key Takeaway
Beware of entitlement; uphold fairness.
Themes
competition
ego
ethics
motivation
Mood
critical
motivational
Type
ethical
psychological
When to use this quote
- workplace
- sports
- academic settings
- online gaming
Key Concepts
social comparison
self‑esteem
moral hazard
Questions to Reflect On
- When does healthy competition become harmful?
- How can you foster fair play?
A Different Perspective
Entitlement can erode trust and integrity in groups.
![“Bear ‘beating’ in this world. Therein is the taste of the Soul [the Atma]. There is no taste [feeling of goodness, happiness] in giving it [beating others, giving pain to others]. This world has come into existence because of giving [beating others, giving pain to others].” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f2b/dada-bhagwan-31_happiness_bear-beating-in-this-world-therein-is-th_110896.jpg)
