I do believe that competition is in our nature as human beings.
Competition exists at all levels, even as early in elementary school.
For example, when we are in school most all activites involve a winner. This causes the competitive instincts to come out in us. In response to the comment on focusing on education more in schools. I think that education is very important, but that this will just help us to compete more intelligently in the workplace and in school. I do believe that competition is in our nature as human beings.