Competition

Why is it that so many things feel like competition that shouldn't?  I go to the gym and look around at all the super-fit 20 somethings and feel discouraged.  How stupid is that!!  I'm really only in competition with myself.  And so far I'm doing fine.  I've already increased the weights on all of the machines.  New goal:  stop comparing myself to anyone other than myself.  If I end this year fitter than last than I have succeeded!