A heart-wrenching cry pales in comparison to a carefree laugh.
You don't want it, yet you won't let me throw it away; what exactly do you expect me to do?
Humans are born with a bad habit: we constantly compare ourselves with others, checking who is better than us and who is worse off.
Success in life certainly includes becoming famous, but being well-known is not the only definition of success. There is no absolute first place. As long as you surpass yourself and keep moving forward with effort, I believe you will be the one laughing last. You are the winner. If you were only worried about falling short of others and solely aimed for glory, the world would not have seen generation after generation of great figures.
Any excessive desire leads to trouble. Therefore, do not pursue what you do not need; instead, ask yourself what you should do. This is contentment, seeking peace of mind, and seeking liberation. First, be a person of clarity who knows exactly what is truly needed and how to obtain it. A clear-minded person strives not only to change their environment but, more importantly, to change their mindset. Changing the environment requires cleverness, while changing the mindset requires wisdom.