comparison is not bad,as long as it is positive!
@sosapanla (55)
Bangalore, India
August 21, 2016 3:16pm CST
They say," don't crib by comparing yourself with those who are richer or better than you. but look at those who are poorer or worse than you and be thankful to what you are".
In my view, why should you at all compare with anybody when you are satisfied with what you are! But then if you don't look at a better person or situation then how can you know the worth of what you are or without comparison where is the scope for improvement? Doesn't the development stagnate? I believe in comparing with a better situation we can set standard for improvement and comparison of this type is a positive comparison which is safe.
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
21 Aug 16
We are all unique individuals and I don't think we should compare ourselves to anybody else whether they are better or worse off then us. We all walk our own paths and set our own goals. We should live life to our potential.
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@Deepizzaguy (104404)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
22 Aug 16
@Happy2BeMe Okay so I am not living in a mansion but I am happy to have a roof over my head.
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@sosapanla (55)
• Bangalore, India
22 Aug 16
yeah, that is true. But while we set goals it would be better if we set some standards by watching or learning from some success stories.
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@Deepizzaguy (104404)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
21 Aug 16
Very good advice since there are many people in this city who are in worse condition than I am like being homeless.
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@Deepizzaguy (104404)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
23 Aug 16
@sosapanla You are correct on this matter. I blew the call.
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@sosapanla (55)
• Bangalore, India
22 Aug 16
not only rich and poor, I meant to say about our career, behaviour, etc.
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@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
25 Aug 16
I think you need to have an idol to emulate but it doesn't have to be someone rich.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
24 Aug 16
my thoughts'n the quote're that one shouldn't be envious 'f what other folks might 've. also to not wallow'n what'cha see's yer failures/'r weaknesses - there's always someone out there who's worse off fer certain. many 'f those folks know true happiness 'n generosity though, much better than those who've not done without 're 've great health/wealth.
but, yer correct. one cannot grow without lookin' 'pon the world, to see jest how far one can dream.
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@vickyrose (2235)
• Cooma, Australia
24 Aug 16
I believe that we always compare ourselves with others, but we don't gloat, we feel happy for other's achievement and derive inspiration and motivation from those who we think are 'better', in our judgment. Great thought, Judy.
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
29 Aug 16
We can learn from others, some good, some bad. We need to choose.
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@Tampa_girl7 (50591)
• United States
26 Aug 16
I don't compare myself to others. I just try to be the best person that I can be.
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@rubyriaz007 (4188)
• India
27 Nov 17
I don't like comparison.We can never compare one person with another. Even siblings of the same house have different nature and talent.Comparison only creates problems.I think there should be no comparison.
