It’s really that simple.

That guy who has bigger muscles? He’s better than you.

That guy who’s published a novel? He’s better than you.

That guy who owns a successful business? He’s better than you.

That guy who ran a marathon last week? He’s better than you.

That guy who regularly cooks gourmet meals? He’s better than you.

That guy who reads a book or two every week? He’s better than you.

That guy who owns a $50,000 car? He’s better than you.

That guy who picks up women with ease? He’s better than you.

That guy who’s trilingual? He’s better than you.

That guy in the porno you’re watching? He’s better than you.

That guy with a 220 bowling average or a golf handicap of 5? He’s better than you.

That guy with a 95% average in school? He’s better than you.

That guy who plays the violin extremely well? He’s better than you.

That guy who fixes his own car? He’s better than you.

That guy who doesn’t waste time on the Internet? He’s better than you.

That guy who’s successfully raised three children? He’s better than you.

That guy who knows five programming languages? He’s better than you.

That guy who makes a living reviewing movies? He’s better than you.

That guy who builds robots for fun? He’s better than you.

That guy who can name the composer and piece of music immediately upon hearing it? He’s better than you.

That guy who meditates an hour a day? He’s better than you.

Not everyone deserves a trophy. You aren’t special. Don’t be angry, envious, or sad.

You will never be the best, but you can always be better.