I think it depends on your workplace and environment. I'm not a competitive guy. I simply cannot be bothered. Starting as a developer in the company I'm workin

I think it depends on your workplace and environment. I'm not a competitive guy. I simply cannot be bothered. Starting as a developer in the company I'm working today I'm now the Head of Product Management. Even as a developer I was always focusing on the customer and UX of the features I was developing. Our management and CEOs were great. They noticed that and promoted me throughout the years without me ever asking for it. I think if you have the right management, just being great in what you do is enough.