Highly likely.
Dear Authentic Introvert,
It’s a common tendency among people to compare themselves to those whom they consider more privileged.
This causes them to focus on things they lack and express dissatisfaction about their life.
And what’s the most common factor that makes them feel like they don’t have enough?
No points for guessing – it’s the lack of money.
I recently met someone who fits the definition of money minded.
He was telling me how he couldn’t celebrate his anniversary on an expensive vacation he had planned because of a personal emergency.
So, he decided to have dinner in the most expensive restaurant he could drive to and back from the same day, but he couldn’t because his cat got sick.
Finally, he decided to stay at his newly bought (did I mention expensive?) house the entire day watching TV, having homemade exotic food and taking an entire day off from work.
He also mentioned how privileged he felt because he could afford so many options to celebrate his special day.
I found it funny because just a few days back I found a 22-year-old guy complaining about living this exact same life on Reddit.
He mentioned how he was very unhappy because he was not able to find a job that could take him places instead of working remotely where all he could do was eat, sleep, watch TV and do whatever he wanted while staying home (without the expensive tags).
It’s interesting how one person’s privilege becomes another’s agony.
It made me realize that privilege is not actually about things, it’s more about your mindset.
When you look at other people and envy their privileges, there is someone in the universe who is looking at you the same way.
When you focus on your scarcities, all you see is privileged people around you, while taking everything you have for granted.
The truth is that everybody is handed doughnuts and lemons.
It’s up to you whether you enjoy doughnuts and make lemonade or continue to compare your lemons to somebody else’s doughnuts and live in agony.
Key Takeaway:
See your own privileges.
Be thankful for what you have because who you look up to might be sad about not having what you have.
Cheers,
Sachin Sharma
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