I hope that you are not one of those people who look at others, and think they are better than you in any way. Pause. If I am not mistaken, the scripture did say, we should see others as better than us. I don't know if I am wrong, I stumbled on that verse years ago, I can't remember if it says so exactly.
All I remember is that when I found it, I stop making myself feel on top of the world, and thinking I am better than other people. For a while it worked out, because, once, I started reflecting on that verse, I look upon other humans with compassion, and wave off any thoughts that border on pride.
Now, away, from what the scripture says, I am trying to draw your attention to that fellow human who is living a fake life, and making you feel as though you are not doing enough.
Listen good, you are doing the best that you can, and if someone is making you feel undeserving or not worthy, then, you have to shut down that stuff. There are lots of people, who are living the "fake it till you become it" lifestyle which is not wrong if they are doing so on the right foot.
What goes wrong is when they are living this life on the wrong foot, and if something comes that requires them to contribute a quota of what they portray they know, they bailout. Have you ever seen someone who makes up stories about themselves, tries as hard as possible to keep up, and then, falters when the real deal comes?
Wait, I think you are trying to think of someone. Do you remember that human who moved into the area, and before the twinkle of an eye, he or she was the talk of the neighborhood? Do you remember how they paraded themselves in their high horses and made it seem as though everyone else wasn't doing their best? Did you feel jealous? Envious? Did you question the universe over your social and financial standings because of this new socialite?
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Fast forward, a few weeks, months, or years later, did something happen, that they were required to be accountable, and they couldn't? Did the veil come off your eyes that they have been faking and making up appearances? Damn it, did you feel stupid when you realize you were comparing yourself to someone who wasn't up to your level when it comes to accountability?
It's rampant. Yes, it's everywhere. Some people will wake up, and change up appearances. They will take up roles and identities. These acts are not bad. It gets worse on your territory, when you feel oppressed, or downgraded. You shouldn't.
Everyone has different life and purpose. And we are all treading different paths. If there is something you are currently doing, stay consistent. Do not allow your neighbor's flashy lifestyles to distract you. They could be living a borrowed life... No offense. Those who are progressing and successful do not need announcements. Their accomplishment speaks for them, so if someone is trying too hard to announce themselves, know there is something fishy going on.
Concentrate on your path, your goals, and seek to accomplish one after another. Situations are temporary. Tomorrow, you'll look back and realize all the hard work and patience paid off. Shortly, you'll be in a position you thought was only but a dream.
Time is the one asset we all have, and it's the instrument that shapes our lives. Therefore, you should use yours wisely, for whatever you put into life, is what you will get back.