It seems like everyone is always in competition with one another, or comparing themselves to someone more "successful" than them, but we are all on our own journey.
Were all at different stages in our lives, and probably chasing different things. Our studies will all lead us to different places, so let's stop trying to catch up to others and focus on our own goals.
Sometimes we do it without even thinking about it, without realizing that everyone's definition of "success" is different.
Just because someone may have accomplished something before you did, doesn't mean you're failing. Don't lose sight of what you are after.
The comparisons and competition that are so common in today's society stop us from supporting and cheering on others. When someone accomplishes something new, or a new door opens up for them, often times there's a tendency to wonder why you yourself haven't gotten there yet, instead of being genuinely happy for them.
Your life isn't a race with anyone else's. This train of thought often leads people to the "I have to catch up" mindset, making it a goal to catch up to others instead of understanding what's really important to themselves. Why is it important? What does this really mean to you?
More time needs to be spent on figuring out our own goals and recognizing differences in lifestyle, and that's okay.
You are not anyone else. You're you, and your path will never look exactly like someone else's.
Only try to better yourself for you, and according to your own aspirations goals. The only person's life you're living is yours, so start living it that way.
"My only competition is my potential."
