When I meet people who are doing better than me financially i try not to see it as competition instead i take it as motivation it’s normal to compare a little bit but i’ve learned that everyone’s timeline is different some started earlier some got lucky and some worked quietly for years before they started showing results. I try to look for what i can learn from them maybe how they manage money how they invest or how they built their business i ask questions if i can because most times there’s a lesson hiding behind their success story.

Focusing too much on what others have will only create pressure and jealousy that doesn’t help at all like you said being grateful is what keeps the mind stable and calm there will always be people ahead of us and others behind us so balance is the key. I just try to remind myself that my race is mine alone and if i keep improving and making smart choices my turn will come comparing kills joy but learning inspires growth.