Monday, December 04, 2006
 A simple $60 million wedding? A modest 454-foot yacht? Check out BusinessWeek.com's slide show -- part of our online Special Report on competition -- to see these and other examples of the ultracompetitive sport of extreme consumption. Of course, not everyone is (or can afford to be) so brazenly confident. In fact, when it comes to the competitive arena,  few battles are more intense than the inner war some wage against themselves. For those who aim to surmount internal conflicts, we offer tools to help hone skills and tales to inspire. You say you eat nails for breakfast? Well, you may not be alone. Take our poll on the state of competition in America to see if you're among the minority who would rather get management advice from the likes of Tony Soprano than Peter Drucker. How do some of the world's top achievers maintain their edge? Pick up tips from our slide show featuring the personal reflections of Richard Branson, Rupert Murdoch, and Katie Couric, among others. Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has a reputation for being a fierce competitor. Read our interview with him to learn who stands out as the toughest rival he has ever faced. For some, competition starts at an early age. Visit a music camp to see how talented young musicians train. For these features and more go to: down.hzvt.com/extras
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