"When you are happy just being yourself and you don't compare or compete, everyone will respect you." This line from Stephen Mitchell's translation of the Tao Te Ching has always resonated with me.

We all compare ourselves to others; it is a natural human thing to do and has helped us thrive in social groups throughout our evolution. In today's world, comparing ourselves to the person we ...

Children are not comparative by nature. Children learn to compare themselves when they are constantly reminded by adults of the good work others are doing elsewhere. Over time, children come to focus ...