Like You, But Better

We pride ourselves on our talents. Be it playing a sport or cooking a meal, these talents define us.

While we might not be the best at our "trademark talents" we do know that we do them to the best of our ability. When we find people who are better at our "signature moves" we can at least take some solace in knowing that we still have other skills that surpass theirs. (nothing wrong with taking comfort in "one-upping" competition.)

So how do you react when you meet someone who is better than you at every single one of your best talents?

Now from time to time I've come across many people who have been "better" but I've always have an ace up my sleeve. Something giving me the ability to say "...Yeah, but I'm still better at ______"

Recently I met a guy at my work that surpasses every one of my talents in every (accessible*) way. He's far more likeable, funnier, smarter, a better snowboarder, has a quicker wit, taller, better looking, can quote movies better, and is even a better gamer.

I've racked my brain over this, and honestly, he's got me beat. To add insult to injury he even has some talents that I Covent. Yeah, he's an artist too.

Now, he's a cool guy and he'd make a good friend, so believe it or not, I'm not bitter. But I have to admit that I wish I had at least one talent that I could claim as my own instead of just "runner up."

There is a fine line between pride and envy, and it's about as thick as the line between best and second best.





*There are just some things I'm not going to try and compare

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