I do not hate competition. BUT I always try to stay out of the 'herd'. For example, if everybody in the class is trying to be the first by studying hard, a student should look for other approach to be first. For example, a balanced study plan.
So, competition can be useful. But very often, to win, you should try approaches different from the herd.
So, competition is bad. But creativity is good. I love creativity and try to stay out of the herd's approach as much as possible.