We Filipinas/Filipinos have a tendency to look into the person next to us for comparison. May it be through her bowl to check if we have equal portions or through his clothing to see if we can match his labels.
But I've noticed one thing we do, when we're down we look to see if the person next to us have lesser and it puts things in perspective. Like another man's misfortune is our gain.
Let me tell you this. I want to stop the poverty comparisons. Why? Because if you're aiming to do better with your finances, comparing yourself to a man going from paycheck to paycheck will not help you any.
It's like setting a goal too low. If you're aiming to make 1 million in 3 years, I urge you to take the challenge of 10 million. At least if you don't make the 10 million mark there is a high chance that you went over the 1 million target you originally set for yourself.
That mentality of okay na ako, mas mabuti na itong kalagayan ko kesa sa mga nanlilimos at nagugutom sa kalsada (I'm okay, my current standing is better than that of hungry beggars in the streets) will not get you anywhere. Wouldn't it be better if you said kaunting kaunti na lang maabot ko na annual income ni Henry Sy (just a little bit more and I'll reach the annual income of Henry Sy.) at least you have something to strive for.
It's always better to aim high. Actually aim higher than your goals. Take the challenge and do better than what you're shooting for.
Xo,
Paula
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