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[quote=Anonymous]You'll always feel poor if you continue to compare yourself to others...

I personally struggle with this as well.  I'm single in my mid 30s making mid-$200s, but I feel "poor" compared to several other friends my age making over $1M at this point.  But, when I take a step back, I try to remind myself that: 1) I'm still doing okay, 2) You'll always lose the comparison game...there will always be someone making a lot more, 3) Money ultimately doesn't matter (as long as you make enough to support yourself/feed your family

My dad was a successful cardiologist who lost a battle to cancer at 65 a few years ago.  Towards the end of his life, he didn't care about the thousands of lives he saved, the money/cars/material possessions he amassed...  He felt his greatest accomplishment was raising 3 children who were independent, productive, and successful.  On his deathbed, he didn't care about anything except for his family.

When I get caught up in making more money/comparing myself to others, I try to remind myself of my dad and that what I'm worrying about ultimately doesn't matter...  It's hard day-to-day, no doubt.  [/quote]

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