<p>I don’t know if I am intimidated by competition because I hate competition or because I am competitive.
I know that I will encounter more people who are like me and have the same qualifications as me. But I wish that were not the case. It feels good to be the sole expert. I want to specialize and become an expert in an esoteric field so that I can actually accomplish this. I feel better when I see my competitors lacking in one way that I excel in.</p>
<p>If this makes me an ass, good. But I wonder if other people experience this or if it is just me.</p>