Enchiridion 25 looks into the issue of others getting honored more than us. We have a choice if we let this bother us. We can draw negative feelings from this or we can act in a way that maintains our integrity.

Some may feel others are getting entitlements for nothing other than superficial reasons. We must understand we cannot have everything in life and must earn what we can accomplish.  What results is making comparisons

How many times a day do you compare yourself to others? We do it in our careers. We do it with our family or friends, and on occasion, we even compare ourselves to complete strangers. There are some positive aspects of comparing yourself others. It can motivate you to go back to school and earn a different degree. It can also propel you to apply for a better job or look for ways to become a better person.

Unfortunately, there are real dangers in comparingyourself to others in life. Comparing who you are with others can trigger negative emotions and actions.