Man is a social being. Many behavioral traits are dictated by public opinion. The desire to be better than actually dictated by the possible bonuses that society can provide in return.
Worldview as a prerequisite for the desire to be better
When born, a person is clean and completely open to the world around him, people, emotions. The baby does not wear masks: his needs are reflected on his face, in his voice, in every movement.
Gradually, knowing the world, a person acquires vital attitudes, learns the rules of behavior (and in fact: the rules of survival). Asocial personalities - those who reduce contact with others to a minimum - are relatively few among us. And therefore, for the majority of the world's population, all actions are very closely connected with society: its reaction to a particular action. Everyone wants to take their place in society, their niche. To fulfill the significant vital role assigned to him: father, friend, colleague, boss, and just a successful person.
As the famous slogan “Faster! Higher! Stronger” says - no one likes and does not honor outsiders. To be one step ahead, to excel, to show off talent - that is what society requires. In return, a person receives praise, recognition of his status as a member of a large family, and, as a result, positive emotions.