Apply this to your career. Stop asking, "Is my salary higher than Mark's?" Ask, "Am I better today than I was six months ago?" This internalizes , turning it from an external threat into an internal metric.
The most formidable competitor you will ever face is the person you were yesterday. In endurance sports, there is a concept called "racing your own race." If you burn out trying to keep pace with a faster runner, you fail. But if you run your optimal pace, ignoring the threat beside you, you achieve a "Personal Best." The Competition