It’s part of the culture.
It shows up via comparison.
The other end of getting ahead is falling behind.
Fear of missing out. Fear of being inferior, perceived as less, weak, or a failure.
When we spend a lot of time and energy doing things driven by comparison, we are distracted from the important things. Things that actually matter.
Comparison is not needed when we connect with ourselves, seek true belonging, follow our own path, and find the others moving forward.