Why life is a struggle?

Tom: I was told that life is a struggle.

Guru: Life is only a struggle because the world operates on the basis of competition rather than cooperation.

Tom: Can you elaborate?

Guru: You see like you and I, if we take a walk on the basis of cooperation, then we’ll walk at a pace that both of us are comfortable with. We can then also enjoy the scenery on the way.

Tom: Enjoy life.

Guru: So who is the winner?

Tom: We’re both winners.

Guru: But if we take the walk on the basis of competition, then we’ll walk as fast as we can. Both of us will find the walk a struggle and there’s no chance to enjoy the scenery.

Tom: Life becomes a struggle.

Guru: So who is the winner?

Tom: There’s no winner, we’re both losers.

Guru: Exactly, in the world of competitions, even winners are actually losers. That’s why the world is full of losers.

Tom: And that includes the rich and powerful?

Guru: And that includes the rich and powerful!