I think this is the better approach. OP’s take feels almost nihilistic in disregarding any urge to “catch up” with peers or role models.
We can acknowledge that others have gone further, faster in an area and use that as motivation without falling into despair.
At the same time, life is about managing trade offs across many aspects. Often investing in one area means taking from another, and just because someone is further in one area, doesn’t mean their whole life is richer.
We can acknowledge that others have gone further, faster in an area and use that as motivation without falling into despair.
At the same time, life is about managing trade offs across many aspects. Often investing in one area means taking from another, and just because someone is further in one area, doesn’t mean their whole life is richer.