Why is life a struggle?

Extract from Tommy Wong's book, "Wisdom on How to Live Life"

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!

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