I'm not wealthy. I grew up at the high end of poor. I earn less than most US developers, despite almost a decade of experience. Recently half my work place on

I'm not wealthy. I grew up at the high end of poor. I earn less than most US developers, despite almost a decade of experience. Recently half my work place one the lottery in a pool. Most getting 200k each. I didn't go in the pool. I drive a car worth less than 5k. My house is not in the best area and it needs work. What you're experiencing used to be called envy. When you experience discomfort when someone else does well. Envy hurts you the most, you can experience joy when your friends do well. Their success can encourage and inspire you. They key, I think, is knowing that you're a success. Well done you for what you have achieved. Another thing is to look at where you fit in the bigger picture. You're easily in the top 1% of global wealth. There is something built in to us to climb hierarchies. You can climb without getting down that you're not on top. There is always a bigger fish, but you're a pretty big fish yourself.