I think life is not a sprint. Does it matter if you are first after 100 meters or 1 year from now? There are a lot of miles or years to go.
Life is a journey . We are here for a long haul. Those that go with you are not your competitors. They are your companions in this odyssey call life
Another quote I like is "Mother Nature does not rush and she completes all of her tasks on time." Word to the wise!