How do you cope with seeing your peers (either in this industry or outside) getting ahead of you (being promoted earlier) in their careers?

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I don’t compare myself to others, but if I don’t like something in my life, I actively work on trying to change it...

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This. I had made myself utterly miserable for some time comparing myself to my peers, but just a shift of mindset works wonders. I don’t feel anymore that I am applying unnecessary restrictions on myself. As long as I am improving and doing better than before, I think that’s something to be happy about.

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Don't waste your time on jealousy; sometimes you're ahead, sometimes you're behind...

the race is long, and in the end, it's only with yourself
Remember the compliments you receive, forget the insults

if you succeed in doing this, tell me how

Keep your old love letters, throw away your old bank statements

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Everyone has a different timeline, there'll be times when you'll seem to be ahead of them. It's all temporary, comparisons are useless. Try to stay focused on your goal.

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Sometime hiring a hit man can accelerate your own career wondrously....

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I’m just saying .....

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I tap them on the shoulder and knock em the fck out ....best

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