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?

This page is a permanent link to the reply below and its nested replies. See all post replies »

Fernie · F

it's up to you to get over that insecurity...there is no other way.

MaybeTooNarcissistic · 22-25, M

@Fernie: How would you "get over" the insecurity? Simply avoid the thought? Work harder to consider yourself equal?

Fernie · F

@MaybeTooNarcissistic: Your insecurity is your problem...no one is better than you because they have degrees..the way I think of PHD's...that person knows a lot about one thing...it does not mean they are all knowing. You are at a difficult age for one thing...like it or not...folks your age almost always feel inferior in the world...you don't have a place in it yet. Tons of people "get over" their insecurities. Stop giving up your power to other people, thinking they are better than you are. No one is better than you...once you begin to believe that...your insecurities dissipate. I am 300 years old sweetie...trust me.