Quote by James Altucher

Your competition is not other people but the time you kill, the ill will you create, the knowledge you neglect to learn, the connections you fail to build, the health you sacrifice along the path, your inability to generate ideas, the people around you who don't support and love your efforts, and whatever god you curse for your bad luck.

Your competition is not other people but the time you kill,

Summary

This quote highlights that one's biggest competition lies in various negative aspects and choices of their own. It emphasizes that rather than comparing oneself to others, one should be aware of the time wasted, negative attitudes, lack of knowledge, missed opportunities, compromised health, lack of creativity, unsupportive relationships, and blaming external factors. The quote suggests that by addressing these internal challenges and focusing on personal growth and improvement, success can be achieved regardless of others' standards or circumstances.

By James Altucher

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