Yes, some kinds of competition are good e.g. products competing for market share. However, even here, comparative advantage (specialising and creating a niche)

Yes, some kinds of competition are good e.g. products competing for market share. However, even here, comparative advantage (specialising and creating a niche) seems to promote survival more reliably than competitive advantage. The issue is over where one directs creativity. Asking "Am I the best astronaut in the world?", for example, is less fruitful than searching for the neatest way is ensure all space tools are returned to the space station.