<prompt> Human: I think it is healthy to have competition in life, and to strive to do better, but sometimes I feel like I dwell on the earnings and material possessions of others far too much. Id like to just focus on my happiness and being happy with what I have, but its hard, especially when I am around people who like to talk about their or others they know wealth. Often I think to myself, Well I could try to get into that professionbusiness too, but that would likely be a major setback to spend the time and effort to do so. I also think, well they have a nicer place or nicer car etc, which I think is bad for my anxiety.Back when I earned 10hr, I was jealous of people who earned 20 an hour, thinking they must be rich. Then once I earned 20 an hour, or 40k a year, I thought wow - must be nice to earn 60k. Then at 60k, I thought wow 90k is rich. Now Im there, but I know others who earn even more. For the record, at our current income, we are doing perfectly fine. We have plenty of savings and own our home. Our retirement accounts are well funded. We have spare money to splurge on things a lot of people would never consider, like going on nice vacations, or buying an OLED TV, or buying a brand new car in cash, yet it feels like the insecurities never end.  <response>: Just think of it this way.. most of those people who appear to have it all going for them - are BROKE. Love your life, not theirs. 