Comparing yourself to others is, generally, not a good idea.
But there’s another reason to avoid this habit: you could be measuring yourself against a false standard.
This can cloud our judgment and lead to poor decision making.
Psychologists refer to this as social comparison theory.
Your neighbor may drive an older car so he can retire early.
We simply don’t know.
When you make assumptions, you might craft your own goals and habits around those assumptions.
The bottom line: create your goals around your own situation and your own numbers.
For more detail, check out the full story.
Comparisons With Others Can Obscure Our Own Goals| N.Y. Times
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