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Mary Schmich

Don't waste time on jealousy. Sometimes you're ahead, sometimes you're behind.

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Jealousy is unproductive because life naturally has ups and downs where your progress varies compared to others. Instead of focusing on where you stand relative to someone else, accept that your position will change over time.

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