"The flame that burns twice as bright burns half as long." ~Lao Tzu

I believe, that indicates that using twice the effort as someone else will cause you to become exhausted in half the time.

That is why you shouldn't compare yourself to other's status. You are TOO UNIQUE to compare fairly!

Your gifts, talents, successes, contributions and value are entirely unique to you and your purpose in this world. They can never be properly compared to another human being. The only fair comparison you can do is to compare your past and present self.

Remember: "We all need our own time to travel our own distance." - Jerry Corstens