I can quite relate to not comparing myself with anyone. I do get that in very few scenarios. It sort of serves as a reason to be motivated, but I'd rather not.
It's good to know that you've learned and been impacted positively by different things and people.
I think comparisons start from parents since our childhood time and it mostly used to taunt us, especially in case of study. At some point, I blame parents for such a mindset.
Indeed, I feel good because I didn't face the negative consequences of peer pressure.
!PIZZA