Competition Quote by Gelek Rimpoche
“The more successful you become, the more the demands of your ego will increase. In the beginning, you simply want to succeed, but your ego will not be satisfied. When you become a little more successful your ego wants to kill your competition. And when you become even more successful, it wants to make you the universal king. There's no telling what ego wants because our desire doesn't have any limit; therefore, its demands continually increase.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on ego and success, 2015
Success fuels an ever‑growing ego that constantly seeks more power and dominance, never feeling satisfied.
In simple terms: Success inflates ego, leading to endless demands.
Key Takeaway
Beware ego’s insatiable drive.
Themes
ego
success
power
humility
Mood
cautious
reflective
Type
advisory
philosophical
When to use this quote
- career advancement
- leadership
- personal growth
- competition
- wealth management
Key Concepts
psychology
self‑control
limitlessness
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you recognize when ego is driving your decisions?
- What practices keep ambition healthy?
A Different Perspective
Ego can be redirected into positive ambition rather than destructive domination.
