How do you deal with inferiority?

I have two parents and three older siblings. My parents both have PhDs, and my siblings are certified geniuses. People also call me a "genius," but I'm the runt who always falls short of his siblings. How do you deal with people being better than you?

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Thingschange4444 · 56-60, M

Being academic does not make anyone better than you. I mean look at politicians for example. Some really smart academics among them yet most are horrible as people and literally are deluded enough to think they are above you lol.

MaybeTooNarcissistic · 22-25, M

@Perry4444: That reverts to the adage "It's not what you know, it's who you know." Many politicians have great social skills, so they can express their limited knowledge with the maximum effect. In a way, social skills are more important than knowledge when obtaining power. Scientists and doctors cannot succeed without being "academic." Professions that actually benefit the world require a great understanding of the subjects taught in schools.