The idea that if you do not work your ass off, then someone else will beat you to it and potentially take advantage of you. It is the concept of fighting to be the best and
come out on top or else you'll just be another unimportant number.
A
fight or flight mechanism where only
the strong win and survive.
Friend: "How'd
you get that promotion and
come out on top?'"
Me: "I worked harder than everyone else, didn't take shit from anyone, never quit, and beat everybody else to it."
Friend: "Hell yeah bro!
Eat or be eaten!"
