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Re:Ask HN: I feel so shallow and dumb when I see what other ... by racl101 on Saturday November 20, 2021 @12:34PM (#29290073)
Best reply here.

Comparing yourself to others is a fool's errand. Never goes well.

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Re:Ask HN: I feel so shallow and dumb when I see what other ... by Dylan16807 on Saturday November 20, 2021 @02:43PM (#29291230)
But the quote isn't relevant to the way OP is comparing themself to others.

If that quote is about trying to win the race, then OP is lamenting being miles behind the leaders. The feeling of not pulling your own weight is a different sadness from "oh no I can't be the best".

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