"All my friends are moving forward in life, but I still feel like I'm falling behind. What should I do?"
Problem:
"All my friends are moving forward in life, but I still feel like I'm falling behind. What should I do?"
"Am I really behind?"—The days of worrying about the pace of life are over!
Sender: Rahul Sharma | Graphic Designer | Mumbai, India
Am I falling behind everyone?
Rahul Sharma is a 27-year-old graphic designer. He came to this profession out of passion, but now it seems like all his friends have achieved a lot in life—some have gotten jobs abroad, some have started businesses, some have bought luxury cars. And he has yet to make his mark.
Every day, as he sees his friends' successes on social media, he thinks, "Am I on the wrong track? Am I really behind?"
This feeling is frustrating him, reducing his confidence, and sometimes even reducing his desire to work.
You are not behind, your path is just different.
1. The idea that "everyone moves forward in life together" is wrong
Success is never the same. Some people achieve success at 25, while others find their true purpose in life at 45.
✅ Example:
- Jeff Bezos (founder of Amazon) started his company at the age of 31.
- Steve Carell (famous actor) gained popularity at the age of 43.
- Achyut Samanta, the founder of the Kalinga Institute in India, started his struggle from scratch.
Your path is different, so it's not right to evaluate yourself by comparing yourself to others.
2. Forget the reality of social media
On social media, people only share the bright parts of life, not the days of struggle.
✅ Suggestions:
- Don't feel small by looking at social media posts.
- Give importance to your own achievements, even if they are small.
3. Measure your progress—not against others, but against yourself.
Look at what you have learned and how skilled you have become compared to last year.
✅ Suggestions:
- Learn something every day and improve yourself.
- Set your goals and move forward step by step.
4. Be patient, the right time will come.
Success in life takes time. It will take time, but you will find your place at the right time.
✅ Suggestions:
- Believe in yourself.
- Try to improve yourself a little every day.
Last words
Rahul, you are not behind. You are just moving at your own pace. Everyone's story in life is different, so stop comparing, and focus on your own improvement.
Have you ever felt this way? Share your story!