Comparing yourself to people you disapprove of makes you feel superior.
I don't think either one is a good idea.
I can always tell when a woman (or young lady) is sizing me up in a competitive manner. Because I literally grew up in an unhealthfully competitive environment called the health club, I am used to it. Here is my message to those of you comparing yourself to me...
I am not your competition. I am not sizing you up in return. I am friendly and polite by nature, so I may just smile and continue about my business, or I may be so focused on what I am doing that I don't have time to respond at all.
I am my own best competition. I know what I am capable of and I am very hard on myself when I fall short. There will always be those who are better, prettier, richer, smarter, whatever. I would go crazy if I sized myself up next to them.
Know this: Envy is ugly. A superior attitude is even more ugly. Focus, determination, and a winning smile... gorgeous. Self confidence is sexy.
Male or female, young or old, next time you find yourself comparing yourself (or your stuff) to someone else, stop immediately. I guarantee you there are some very un-enviable parts of their life, just like yours.
Ah yes, the big picture...the great equalizer...
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