>>11217762> Competitiveness for the sake of competitiveness> Brainlet zero-sum mentality>Thinking all hardship is inherently goodHard work and perseverance are important for progress and self-actualization, but I think it's sad when people have the worldview that all of life boils down to comparing yourself to and besting others. Plus that mindset can often result in situations where individuals work harder but the results of the group are lesser because they aren't working together. Destructive competition is ironically inefficient and loses to more cohesive groups.
It also sounds like he has a massive chip on his shoulder and needs to take it out on his students tbqh.