If you compete, chances are high that you will either lose your focus on your work or you will push yourself too hard and get exhausted very soon. This is normal. If you can practice not to compete and learn to set goals and track yourself based on your own performance, you will eventually be successful and even probably beat your competitors as well! Also, don't think much about what others think. Learn how not to give a f*ck. Its an art. Could be difficult for some people with certain type of personalties. But it will set you free once you get used to doing it. Start following your dreams and let your dreams drive you towards your success. And try to learn how to think about what you want to think about and how not to think about what you don't want to think about! This is very important. Once you get this skill, you will be able to stop thinking about your past mistakes, embarrassing moments, etc. They are already happened and you can't change them. We should not worry about things that aren't in our control! Cos we can't change them. And stop being jealous!
These are from my own experience.
