I like strong people.
Because there is always something valuable to learn from them. Their abilities, knowledge, discipline, determination, and the way they face challenges often reveal qualities that I have yet to develop myself.
Being around strong people reminds me of my own limitations, but it also shows me what is possible. They give me a clearer picture of the person I want to become.
In many ways, strong people are mirrors that reflect an ideal version of myself.
But I do not dislike weak people either.
Not because I look down on them, but because their existence helps me see myself more objectively.
When I see others struggling, feeling lost, or standing still, I am reminded that I once stood in similar places. Looking back, I realize how far I have already come, even if my progress sometimes feels small.
At times, we need to look upward to find inspiration and motivation. At other times, we need to look downward to appreciate the distance we have already traveled.
If we only look at those who are stronger than us, we may become trapped in endless anxiety. No matter how much we improve, there will always be someone more capable, more successful, or more talented.
On the other hand, if we only look at those who are weaker than us, we may stop growing. We may become satisfied long before reaching our potential.
That is why I appreciate both the strong and the weak.
The strong teach me humility. They remind me that there is still much to learn.
The weak give me confidence. They remind me that I have made progress and that my efforts have not been in vain.
Perhaps life is a continuous balance between looking up and looking down, between ambition and gratitude.
And in the end, the person we should truly compare ourselves with is not someone else.
It is the person we were yesterday.