D C Fitzgerald on Nostr: Instead of using competition to assert individual dominance or advance within a ...

Instead of using competition to assert individual dominance or advance within a corporate hierarchy, traditional Rarámuri & East African distance runners view running as a communal bond.
For them, racing is an expression of cultural identity, spiritual heritage, and shared joy. Victory brings pride to the entire community rather than inflating individual ego. Competition becomes a collaboration that strengthens social ties, requiring no toxic conformity.