Rethinking Competition: Why Modern Olympiads Empower, Not Compare
"I don't believe in competition because you cannot be me and I don't want to be you."
This quote doesn’t just challenge the idea of competition—it redefines it. In a world obsessed with ranks and scores, it's a refreshing reminder: growth isn’t about beating others. It’s about becoming the best version of ourselves.
That’s exactly what modern Olympiads like the Computational Thinking Olympiad (CTO) and the Financial Literacy & Entrepreneurial Thinking Olympiad (FLETO) aim to do.
The New Face of Olympiads
Gone are the days of rote learning and speed-based rankings. Today’s Olympiads are about:
Real-world problem solving
Critical & creative thinking
Life skills that actually matter
CTO strengthens logic, pattern recognition, and algorithmic thinking—skills for any future, not just tech.
Competition, Reimagined
Modern Olympiads aren’t about outdoing others. They’re about outgrowing your own limitations.
It’s not about winning—it’s about evolving
Not about pressure—but about possibility
Not about copying—but about creating your own strategies
This is growth-oriented competition—where challenge is embraced not to outperform others, but to outperform limitations.
Why Schools Should Say Yes
In a world where AI, digital transformation, and rapid economic shifts are reshaping every career and industry, schools have a critical responsibility: to prepare students not just for exams, but for life.
By introducing Olympiads like CTO and FLETO, schools:
Encourage 21st-century skills aligned with NEP and NCF.
Provide students with opportunities for self-discovery and confidence building.
Foster a culture where learning is about depth, curiosity, and application.
Every child has something unique to offer. These Olympiads help them discover it.
Final Thoughts
"You cannot be me and I don't want to be you."
It’s a beautiful reminder that in education, our job is not to clone toppers but to create thinkers, doers, and dreamers—each on their own path.
And there’s no better way to begin that journey than by giving every student the chance to explore, grow, and shine—through platforms like CTO and FLETO.