The comparison game
Just isn’t the same.
Do yourself a favor
And savor the thought of someone
Who has never been before
And will never be again.
— Donn
There’s only one you so why compare when there’s really no comparison. Apples to oranges as they say.
Just do you and better yet, be better than you were yesterday. That’s the comparison that matters.
Becoming the best version of yourself can be a selfish endeavor or you can frame it differently. Focus on self-improvement while being considerate of others.
To what end? As many unique paths as there are people. Up to you.
I would bet that meaning and joy come from service to others. Self-serving isn’t necessarily a bad thing unless it ends there.