Re: Fake it til you make it?
by on 08/12/2025, 18:03:54 UTC
What do you do when you meet people who are financially or economically in a better position than you? Let us all be honest here.. we sometimes compare ourselves to our peers and see if they are doing better than us. There are times where, whether it is good or not, we can tell they are doing better in life. Of course we do not know their struggles but we know that financially they are quite more comfortable than you.
In that case, should you try to fake your own situation as to not get pity or should you be honest? When I encounter people who are financially ahead than me I just think that it will be me someday... That I will reach that level too where I would be able to buy whatever they can. So basically I try to make them my inspiration. Do you take inspiration from the rich people or do they make you feel worse?
In that case, should you try to fake your own situation as to not get pity or should you be honest? When I encounter people who are financially ahead than me I just think that it will be me someday... That I will reach that level too where I would be able to buy whatever they can. So basically I try to make them my inspiration. Do you take inspiration from the rich people or do they make you feel worse?
Some of my school friends became much more financially successful than me. Moreover, the gap in monthly income with one of my close friends became so large that it even became psychologically difficult for me to communicate with him. We initially had equal starting opportunities. However, later he began to significantly surpass me in both social status and financial well-being... And at the same time, I realized that I would likely never achieve his level of success.
As a result, I stopped communicating with this person. Was this the right decision? It's hard to say... One thing is certain. Psychological comfort is very important for everyone. And everyone should follow their own path in life.
I am against competing with others. In my opinion, you should compete with yourself yesterday. I strive to be better today than I was yesterday. I don't seek inspiration from other people's stories. I am inspired by my own dreams and desires! They are what motivate me to improve my financial well-being.💰