Lots of interesting thoughts here.

We know competition is good and helps drive creativity and improve problem solving skills within an group setting. But there is such a thing as "too much" competition. That can kill the morale of a group and form "backstabbing" behavior. Most of us would not want to be at a job where you have to compete every single day. This does not go for everyone because there are a lot of exceptional people in this world.

Yes, you're right about that. The trouble with competition degenerating into infighting is that otherwise uncompetitive people get riled up because infighting triggers the "unfairness" reflex.

Recently, I read something interesting. Remember that old piece of advice, "Don't compare yourself to others"? Well as it turns out, high-achieving competitive folks do compare themselves to others.